New York

I have experienced a mortgage/foreclosure scam (1)+

• Learn how to avoid foreclosure rescue scams

  If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments and your home is in foreclosure or default, you and your home may become targets for home equity theft or foreclosure rescue fraud scams. Read this page to learn more about how these scams work and how to avoid them. Content Detail

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  New York State Department of Financial Services

I am a homeowner and/or I want information on home loans (5)+

• Learn about low-interest mortgages from State of NY Mortgage Agency (SONYMA)

  This page includes information for first-time homebuyers to help them understand the homebuying process and the services and programs offered by New York State to help you through the process, including low-interest home loans and programs to help secure a down payment. Content Detail

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  New York State Department of Homes and Community Renewal

• How to recognize and avoid predatory lenders when buying or refinancing a home

  This article provides an outline of how to spot and avoid dishonest lenders. Read More

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  LawHelpNY

• How to find the best mortgage

  Information on what to look for when shopping for a mortgage, including an explanation of terms used by mortgage brokers and bankers and a worksheet to use to compare mortgage offers. Content Detail

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  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

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  Spanish / Español

• Beware of Rent-to-Own agreements

  This link will take you the website for Legal Assistance of Western New York. LawNY attorneys wrote this article on what you should consider before signing a Rent-to-Own agreement. Content Detail

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  Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.- LawNY® - Geneva Office

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  Spanish / Español

• Buying a home on a land contract

  This PDF article is about making sure you protect your rights as a buyer if you are creating a land contract. Content Detail

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  Rural Law Center of New York, Inc.

I am considering a reverse mortgage (3)+

• Tips for you if you are considering a reverse mortgage

  A reverse mortgage could put money in your hands now, but the transaction can be quite confusing. The articles linked here will help you understand reverse mortgages and avoid scams. Read More

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  National Consumer Law Center

• Reverse Mortgages

  Read this resource to learn about reverse mortgages, borrowing money against your home, and reverse mortgage scams. Read More

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  Nassau Suffolk Law Services

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  Spanish / Español

• LGBT Senior Homeowners: What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages

  This is a three page article about reverse mortgage loans for what LGBTQ senior homeowners should know before they take out a reverse home mortgage. Content Detail

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  City Bar Justice Center

I have been discriminated against or denied a service (2)+

• Learn about fair mortgage lending and what to do if discrimination happens to you

  Discrimination in mortgage lending is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. This is a link to more information on fair lending from HUD. Content Detail

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

• Learn more about the rights that protect you from mortgage discrimination

  This resource includes a PDF and a link to a web page with information about mortgage discrimination and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

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  Spanish / Español

I need help with a home equity loan (1)+

• Your rights under the Home-Equity Theft Prevention Act

  The law can help protect you against scams. Vist the N.Y. Dept. of Financial Services to learn about your rights if you are planning to sell your home when you are in default or foreclosure. Content Detail

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  New York State Department of Financial Services