Forbearance Options and Resources for Helping Borrowers with Federally Backed Mortgages: Webinar and Discussion with CFPB, FHFA, HUD, USDA, and VA Date: Monday, March 22, 2021 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT Staff from the CFPB Office of Mortgage Markets will review the various forbearance materials available to help consumers navigate the forbearance process as […]
National nonprofit assists thousands of homeowners unable to make mortgage payments and uncertain about forbearance protections. Read Full Announcement > FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (February 18, 2021) – GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit that provides financial counseling and debt management services and its affiliate, Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF) that provides housing counseling services, helped 19,500 borrowers experiencing COVID-19 and […]
Owning a home is a goal for many of us. But what do we do when we face unexpected challenges and that goal is derailed? As the pandemic continues to challenge household finances, the recent extension of eviction and foreclosure moratoriums on Federally or Government Sponsored Enterprise backed mortgages (FHA, VA, USDA, Fannie Mae and […]
Ever get stuck when dealing with automatic phone systems so commonly used by many financial institutions? Most of us want to speak to a live agent, but navigating through the menu of options can be time-consuming. Even more challenging is when you finally speak to a live agent, you don’t have the necessary information at your fingertips. That’s a common scenario for […]
While many people have taken advantage of CARES Act relief which provides protections for homeowners who have Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and other government-backed mortgages, far too many others have slipped into delinquency without knowing they may have help available. The CARES Act offers needed relief as a way for households to lighten their financial […]
We offer housing counseling, financial education resources for people looking to stabilize their finances and homeownership October 27, 2020: BUSINESSWIRE: GreenPath Financial Wellness and its affiliate Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF), launched the 995hope.org website providing information to help renters and homeowners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic manage through financial challenges. It is estimated there are […]
People relying on COVID related forbearance relief are watching what programs will be extended as we navigate the ongoing pandemic. Many households are looking to prepare their next steps once temporary forbearance programs come to an end. As defined in our financial glossary, forbearance is a process when a lender agrees to a lower payment or no […]
For seniors who need income in retirement, or for those facing unexpected changes in finances, a reverse mortgage might seem like the way to go. TV, radio and internet advertisements stress the attractiveness of reverse mortgages, promoted as a handy way to use home equity to free up funds. Retirees might be tempted to tap into the […]
