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Foreclosures

Foreclosures are in the news and Northeast Ohio currently ranks in the top 10 in recent foreclosure statistics according to a mortgage research company based in California.  Here are some resources that the Library has put together to help you figure out what to do and where to go if you are facing this situation. 

New Information

Watch for Web Ad Scam Touting Foreclosure Help (pdf)

Restoring the Stability

Find Help In Tough Times

Foreclosure Growth in Ohio 2009

Foreclosure Growth in Ohio in 2010

Home Affordable Modification Guidelines (pdf)

Making Home Affordable Housing Counselor Q & A's (pdf)

Making Home Affordable Summary of Guidelines (U.S. Treasury Dept) (pdf)

Save Our Homes 211 Brochure (pdf)

Making Home Affordable

Sources of Local Information

2-1-1 United Way of Greater Stark County   330-491-0445

ABCD, Inc.

Avoiding Foreclosure (HUD): Ohio 

Community Legal Aid Services, Inc.   1-800-998-9454

Save Our Homes Collalition   330-491-9997

Stark County Auditor   330-451-7357

Stark County Job & Family Services   330-452-4661   

Stark County Out of Poverty Partnership   330-489-5489

Other Online Real Estate Foreclosure Resources

All Foreclosure Information: How to Stop Foreclosure 

Center for Responsible Lending 

Foreclosure.com: Ohio Foreclosure Laws

Foreclosure Resources for Consumers from the Federal Reserve Board

Homes and Communities - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD Help for Homeowners Facing the Loss of Their Home

National Association of Foreclosure Prevention Professionals 

Ohio Foreclosure Prevention Task Force Findings 2007 

Ohio Housing Finance Agency

Ohio Revised Code on Foreclosures 

Questions and Answers on Foreclosure and Debt Cancellation (IRS)

Save The Dream: Ohio's Foreclosure Prevention Effort

Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure - HUD 

 Last Updated: 11/1/2010