Foreclosure
Some crime victims may have problems making home mortgage payments. If this happens to you, you are at risk for foreclosure. That means you could lose your home.
How can I prevent foreclosure?
It is never too early or too late to ask for help. To get help:
- Visit the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a list of approved housing counseling agencies
- Call the Attorney General’s Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP) hotline at 855-466-HOME (855-466-3456)
What is HOPP?
HOPP is a network of housing counseling and legal services organizations that help homeowners at risk of foreclosure. Call the HOPP hotline to find quality counseling or legal services in every county in New York. All services are free.
Reporting loan modification scams
It is scary to think about losing your home. Unfortunately, there are people who may use your fear to take advantage of you through something called a “foreclosure rescue scam.”
To learn more, see the Other Financial Fraud and Scams tab.
If you think you are a victim of a loan modification scam, you can submit a complaint to the NYS Attorney General’s Office.
For more information please visit Help for Homeowners.