Legal Updates for Foreclosure

$55M in Mortgage Relief Available to Homeowners in New Mexico

February 28, 2022. You might be eligible for free money from the government through a new COVID mortgage-relief program in New Mexico.

$325M in Mortgage Relief Available to New Jersey Homeowners

February 8, 2022. You might be eligible for free money from the government (up to $35,000) to pay your mortgage and other housing-related costs.

$146M Available to Louisiana Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

January 10, 2022. You might qualify for up to $25,000 from Louisiana’s new COVID mortgage-relief program.

$1 Billion Available to California Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

December 27, 2021. Learn about California’s new COVID mortgage-relief program.

$180M Available to Massachusetts Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

December 27, 2021. If the COVID-19 pandemic has affected you financially, you might qualify for help from the Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund (Mass HAF) Program.

$120M Available to Nevada Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

December 21, 2021. Homeowners in Nevada can get money to pay missed and future mortgage payments and cover other home-related expenses.

Mortgage Assistance Program for Colorado Homeowners Affected By Coronavirus

June 9, 2020. Colorado’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program offers money to eligible homeowners affected by COVID-19 so they can make their mortgage payments.

USDA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium for Single Family Housing Loans Through February 28, 2021

December 28, 2020. The USDA extended its foreclosure and eviction suspension for all Single Family Housing Direct and Guaranteed Home Loans to help rural homeowners affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Fannie Mac, Freddie Mac Issue COVID-19 PMI Termination Guidelines

December 9, 2020. If you want to cancel the private mortgage insurance on your Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan, a couple of late payments during the coronavirus crisis probably won’t hurt you.

State Laws Crack Down on Reverse Mortgage Advertising

May 21, 2019. Some states, including New York, are passing new restrictions on what can—and can’t—go in reverse mortgage advertisements.

New Jersey Passes New Foreclosure Laws

April 29, 2019. New Jersey passed sweeping new foreclosure laws meant to help homeowners who're facing foreclosure.

Changes to Alabama’s Redemption Period Law

February 22, 2018. Learn about Alabama's amended redemption period law.