Question: I own a home that has gone into foreclosure. What should I do?

Answer: You should take action as soon as possible. There are several resources that you can access. They are as follow:

• HOPE Hotline: 1-888-995-HOPE or www.995hope.org: This group can provide foreclosure counseling over the phone and connect you to a local organization if you need further assistance. This is a good first step if you are facing foreclosure or at risk.
• HomeOwners Rehab: 617-868-4858 or www.homeownersrehab.org: Located in Cambridge, this group can assist you with foreclosure prevention if you are late on your mortgage payments, risking foreclosure or a victim of predatory lending.
• Homeownership Option for Massachusetts Elders: 1-800-583-5337 or www.home-ma.org: This group provide Elder Homeowner Protection for people over the age of 60, or over the age of 50 if you are at risk of losing your home.
• Ensuring Stability through Action in our Community (ESAC): 617-524-4820 or www.esacboston.org: Located in Jamaica Plain, this group can help with foreclosure counseling, negotiate with your lender or help you connect with legal assistance.