Attorney General Bill McCollum announced that Florida and several other states have reached a multi-million dollar agreement in principle with Countrywide , a newly acquire subsidiary of Bank of America.
The agreement could provide nearly $1 Billion in relief to Florida homeowners, including more than 57,000 borrowers with qualifying Countrywide mortgages. According to the press release by the Florida Attorney General's Office, "approximately 52,000 Florida borrowers are anticipated to receive a loan modification under this plan."
If you have a loan with Countrywide, you may be eligible for the 'loan modification program,' 'foreclosure relief,' or other relief that may be available as a result of the settlement agreement. The press release by the Attorney General's office indicates that consumers can call Countrywide toll-free at 1 (800) 669-6607 for additional information.
Helpful resources and upcoming events
FREE FORECLOSURE WORKSHOP - MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2009 at GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL
The Foreclosure Task Force is sponsoring a pro bono foreclosure workshop event on November 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gulf Coast High School Auditorium.
Do you have questions about foreclosure that you need answered? The Workshop will feature a panel of pro bono attorneys who will be there to assist you. You can also meet with free HUD certified credit and foreclosure intervention counselors, REALTORS who can discuss how to market a property in short sale, and a host of other professionals and agencies to guide you to resources and the assistance that is available locally to those at-risk of foreclosure. Tenants facing eviction due to foreclosure can also find answers, as well as those associated with Homeowners Associations - and much, much more.
Matrix of Resources - download a free brochure listing local resources available to those facing foreclosure in Collier County
9 Numbers you need to know:
1. Legal Aid Service of Collier County - (239) 775-4555. Non-profit providing free legal services to qualifying low-income individuals and households.
2. Collier County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service - (239) 252-8138. Find a local attorney to assist you.
3. Housing Development Corporation of SW Florida, Inc. - (239) 434-2397. Non-profit agency providing free foreclosure intervention counseling.
4. Florida Attorneys Saving Homes ('FLASH') pro bono program - toll free at (866) 607-2187. See below for more information.
5. HOPE NOW - Voluntary coalition of lenders and servicers across the country. Call toll free - (888) 995- 4673.
6. Countrywide - (800) 669-6607. If you are a Countrywide borrower, call to see if the recent settlement between the Florida Attorney General's Office and Countrywide renders you eligible for new options or opportunities to save your home.
7. Florida Attorney General's consumer hotline - (866) 966-7226. Call to report suspected mortgage fraud.
8. Collier County Code Enforcement - (239) 252-2440. Call to report a property with suspected code violations. You can do this anonymously. Keep neighborhoods safe and attractive!
9. Collier County Sheriff's Office - (239) 775-TIPS. Call this number to join the Community Safety Team initiative. You can also anonymously report any suspicious activity on abandoned or otherwise vacant properties. Help fight crime!
The Foreclosure Task Force is sponsoring a pro bono foreclosure workshop event on November 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gulf Coast High School Auditorium.
Do you have questions about foreclosure that you need answered? The Workshop will feature a panel of pro bono attorneys who will be there to assist you. You can also meet with free HUD certified credit and foreclosure intervention counselors, REALTORS who can discuss how to market a property in short sale, and a host of other professionals and agencies to guide you to resources and the assistance that is available locally to those at-risk of foreclosure. Tenants facing eviction due to foreclosure can also find answers, as well as those associated with Homeowners Associations - and much, much more.
Matrix of Resources - download a free brochure listing local resources available to those facing foreclosure in Collier County
9 Numbers you need to know:
1. Legal Aid Service of Collier County - (239) 775-4555. Non-profit providing free legal services to qualifying low-income individuals and households.
2. Collier County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service - (239) 252-8138. Find a local attorney to assist you.
3. Housing Development Corporation of SW Florida, Inc. - (239) 434-2397. Non-profit agency providing free foreclosure intervention counseling.
4. Florida Attorneys Saving Homes ('FLASH') pro bono program - toll free at (866) 607-2187. See below for more information.
5. HOPE NOW - Voluntary coalition of lenders and servicers across the country. Call toll free - (888) 995- 4673.
6. Countrywide - (800) 669-6607. If you are a Countrywide borrower, call to see if the recent settlement between the Florida Attorney General's Office and Countrywide renders you eligible for new options or opportunities to save your home.
7. Florida Attorney General's consumer hotline - (866) 966-7226. Call to report suspected mortgage fraud.
8. Collier County Code Enforcement - (239) 252-2440. Call to report a property with suspected code violations. You can do this anonymously. Keep neighborhoods safe and attractive!
9. Collier County Sheriff's Office - (239) 775-TIPS. Call this number to join the Community Safety Team initiative. You can also anonymously report any suspicious activity on abandoned or otherwise vacant properties. Help fight crime!
The new statewide 'FLASH' hotline - for those in pre-foreclosure status looking for pro bono legal assistance. A pro bono attorney may be able to negotiate with your lender in an effort to avoid foreclosure and allow you to remain in your home. See the below blog post dated July 30, 2008. The toll-free Hotline number is (866) 607-2187. The Tampa Tribune recently published an article on the 'FLASH' program . You must call between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This program prioritizes those seeking to save owner-occupied 'homesteaded' property, for folks who are currently 'economically disadvantaged.' Contact the program for further details.
Foreclosure Prevention Seminar Video
Collier County Foreclosure Task Force, May 22nd, 2008 seminar, for more videos from the seminar follow the following links:
Part 2 – View from the Magistrate’s Bench (Magistrate David Friedman)
Part 3 – Powerpoint presentation: The ABC’s of Foreclosure (Sandra Rains, Consumer Credit Counseling Service)
Part 4 – Overview of the Foreclosure Task Force (Jeffrey Ahren, Legal Aid Service of Collier County)
Part 5 - Foreclosure Prevention Counseling (Eddie Felton, Home Ownership Resource Center)
Part 6 - Loss Mitigation information ( Molly Whalen, Collier County Housing Development Corp.)
Part 7 - Short Sales; Deed-in Lieu of Foreclosure; Negotiating with your lender (Maureen Aughton, Esq.)
Part 8 – Overview and timeline of the foreclosure process; Avoiding ‘predators’ and foreclosure rescue scams (Celia Ellen Deifik, Esq.)
Part 9 - Bankruptcy law overview (Stephany Carr, Esq.)
Part 10 – Appraiser’s report – current real estate market conditions; procedure to challenge tax assessment (Cindy Carroll, SRA)
Part 11 – Renters and foreclosure; Foreclosure by Condo/Homeowners Associations (Brian Williams, Esq.)
Part 12 – Questions from the public, and answers by the panel (Moderated by Jane Cheffy, Esq.)
Video courtesy of Mike Sturdevant and Action Legal Video
Part 2 – View from the Magistrate’s Bench (Magistrate David Friedman)
Part 3 – Powerpoint presentation: The ABC’s of Foreclosure (Sandra Rains, Consumer Credit Counseling Service)
Part 4 – Overview of the Foreclosure Task Force (Jeffrey Ahren, Legal Aid Service of Collier County)
Part 5 - Foreclosure Prevention Counseling (Eddie Felton, Home Ownership Resource Center)
Part 6 - Loss Mitigation information ( Molly Whalen, Collier County Housing Development Corp.)
Part 7 - Short Sales; Deed-in Lieu of Foreclosure; Negotiating with your lender (Maureen Aughton, Esq.)
Part 8 – Overview and timeline of the foreclosure process; Avoiding ‘predators’ and foreclosure rescue scams (Celia Ellen Deifik, Esq.)
Part 9 - Bankruptcy law overview (Stephany Carr, Esq.)
Part 10 – Appraiser’s report – current real estate market conditions; procedure to challenge tax assessment (Cindy Carroll, SRA)
Part 11 – Renters and foreclosure; Foreclosure by Condo/Homeowners Associations (Brian Williams, Esq.)
Part 12 – Questions from the public, and answers by the panel (Moderated by Jane Cheffy, Esq.)
Video courtesy of Mike Sturdevant and Action Legal Video
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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