Worried about paying mortgage? What struggling homeowners need to know | Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
January 14, 2021
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Just like renters, some homeowners also are finding it hard to keep up with their finances during the pandemic.
Here are a few resources that can help.
Who can I call for financial or legal help if I’m worried about paying my mortgage?
Resources for homeowners:
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Mediate Milwaukee offers mediation for tenants, landlords, homeowners and lenders to help work through conflicts and come to agreements. You can call them at 414-939-8800 or email them at apply@mediatemilwaukee.com.
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee can provide legal assistance to income-eligible tenants in dispute with landlords, as well as to homeowners. You can call them at 414-727-5300.
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council can help homeowners protect themselves from mortgage and foreclosure prevention scams, as well as from predatory home loans. You can call them at 414-278-1240.
Housing Resources Inc. can provide counseling to homeowners and has programs to help people prevent foreclosure. You can call them at 414-461-6330.
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Homeowner with a mortgage through WHEDA.
Federal loan programs: Those with federally or Government Sponsored Enterprise backed mortgages can find help here.