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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources (4)
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Consumer & Homeowner Resources during COVID-19
The Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project has put together a list of useful consumer and homeowner information. Content Detail
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What should I do if I am facing foreclosure or falling behind on my mortgage?
This online article has answers to questions you may have if you are struggling to pay your mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Content Detail
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What to know if you are having trouble making your mortgage payments (Video)
If you are having trouble paying your mortgage payments or worried about foreclosure, watch this video to learn about the foreclosure process in New York State and what you need to know if you are considering forbearance. Content Detail
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What to know if you have a pending loss mitigation application or active trial payment plan (Video)
This video has information for you if you have a mortgage and have a pending loss mitigation application or are currently in a trial modification, or loan modification. Content Detail
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I want to know about the foreclosure process (2)
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Foreclosure in New York
This resource will help you understand what to expect if you cannot pay your mortgage and help you prepare to defend yourself in court if you find yourself in foreclosure proceedings. Read More
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How a foreclosure case usually works (diagram)
This is a one-page flowchart that goes step-by-step through a foreclosure. Read More
I am trying to avoid foreclosure (3)
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Avoiding Tax Foreclosure Video
This is a video from LawNY about the tax foreclosure process and how you can prevent a tax foreclosure. Content Detail
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Get federal help to avoid foreclosure
Visit this website to get information on federal assistance programs designed to help you avoid foreclosure. Content Detail
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Help for homeowners facing foreclosure
If you have trouble paying your mortgage, this page from the New York State Banking Department tells you where to go for help. Content Detail
I have received a foreclosure Summons and Complaint (2)
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Foreclosure Answer Program
This is a free and confidential online program to help you create an Answer to the Summons and Complaint, which tells the court your defenses or reasons why the mortgage Lender must not win the case. Read More
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Information on foreclosure from NYCourts.gov
Helpful information on the foreclosure process from NY CourtHelp. Find answers to your questions here no matter what stage of the process you are in. Content Detail
I need help with court forms (3)
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Foreclosure Answer Program
This is a free and confidential online program to help you create an Answer to the Summons and Complaint, which tells the court your defenses or reasons why the mortgage Lender must not win the case. Read More
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How to answer a Complaint in a foreclosure case in New York
This resource describes available defenses, explains counterclaims, and outlines how to file your Answer with the court. Read More
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How to read a Summons in a foreclosure case
Watch the video for a diagram of a foreclosure summons and read on to find how to respond, and how long you have to take action. Read More
I am preparing for a settlement conference (3)
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What happens in a foreclosure case after all settlement conferences have ended
An overview of what happens after settlement conferences have ended. Read More
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What is a foreclosure settlement conference?
This page explains what to expect in a settlement conference in a foreclosure case in New York State. Read More
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What to know about your first settlement conference
If you are in foreclosure and have received a notice from the court saying must appear at a settlement conference, this resource will help you understand what it means and what to expect. Read More
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I have experienced a mortgage/foreclosure scam (1)
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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
My landlord is facing foreclosure (2)
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Tenants in foreclosure cases
Learn about your rights as a tenant when there is a foreclosure case against the owner of the home you live in. Content Detail
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What to know when your landlord is in foreclosure
This list of frequently asked questions explains what a tenant needs to know when his or her landlord is in foreclosure. Read More
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I am or my spouse is in the military (1)
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Mortgage relief and foreclosure protection for military members
Information about payment relief and protection from foreclosure provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (formerly known as The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940). Content Detail
I am a homeowner (1)
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Get federal help to avoid foreclosure
Visit this website to get information on federal assistance programs designed to help you avoid foreclosure. Content Detail
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I am a homeowner and/or I want information on home loans (1)
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What is a home mortgage?
This article explains what a mortgage is and the early stages of foreclosure. Content Detail
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