Foreclosure assistance and prevention in Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix Arizona homeowners have several organizations, programs, and resources that provide low cost or free foreclosure prevention tactics and that can help them with their mortgage payments. Below you will find a listing of the organizations to call and programs to turn to for foreclosure help.

Lawyers Helping Homeowners

Many lawyers in the Phoenix area have volunteered their time as part of the Lawyers Helping Homeowners program. Volunteer lawyers will work closely with borrowers and their lenders to find appropriate financial arrangements and solutions to help them homeowner avoid a foreclosure and find some type of solution that works for both the lender and the borrower. The state and various law firms realize that keeping people in their homes helps stabilize the local economy and increase family security. The Arizona Supreme Court, State Bar of Arizona, and the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education have partnered together to create this program for homeowners who need help. While it is unfortunate that not all homes can be saved from a foreclosure filing, the Lawyers Helping Homeowners program will be able to offer hope and solution  to many Phoenix families who might otherwise have options at their disposal. Call 866-637-5341.

Phoenix HUD Counseling Agencies

The federal government has certified the following non-profits as HUD approved foreclosure counseling agencies. Housing counselors from these HUD agencies are available to provide free or low cost foreclosure prevention assistance to Phoenix homeowners. They can often times help them deal with outstanding debts and provide other aid such as budgeting assistance.

Community Housing Resources of Arizona
4020 N. 20th St.; #220
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Phone: 602-631-9780

Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix
1405 E. McDowell Rd; #100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone number: 602-258-1659

Greater Phoenix Urban League
1402 S. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Call the HUD agency at 602-254-5611

Click here to locate other free HUD foreclosure counseling agencies in Arizona and the Phoenix area.

Community Action Agency Legal Services

The local Maricopa and Phoenix Arizona free law firm, which is known as Community Legal Services, provides free or low cost legal services, mortgage delinquency counseling and foreclosure assistance programs to local applicants who are low income, working poor, and people who need help.
P.O. Box 21538
Phoenix, AZ 85036
Phone: (602) 258-3434
Click here for more Arizona free legal help.

Law for Seniors

This is a web site that provide information for seniors in the Phoenix area. The Law for Seniors site was intended to be a resource that was created to help empower seniors and the elderly in Arizona and it can put answers to many housing problems, such as foreclosure prevention, within their reach. Both seniors, the elderly and their caretakers can get quick, free access to legal information, advice on housing and foreclosure programs, links to law-related resources, and answers to questions about the legal process in Phoenix. If you are a senior who is facing eviction, behind on your mortgage, changing health benefits, elder abuse, facing a foreclosure, or dealing with consumer scams or predatory lenders, getting information and knowing your legal rights is the first line of defense in getting help. hwww.lawforseniors.org

By Jon McNamara

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