Nonprofit Agency Launches HomeOwnership. org -- a Comprehensive Online Resource To Help Homeowners With Loan Modifications and Foreclosure Alternatives
As consumers continue to weather the housing crisis, Springboard offers homeowners facing foreclosure expert mortgage advice and HUD approved housing counseling. Consumers can use HomeOwnership. org to determine how likely they are to qualify for a loan modification and receive advice on what steps to take if they do not qualify.
Riverside, California (PRWEB) January 15, 2010
As consumers continue to weather the worst housing crisis in 60 years, Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, HomeOwnership. org (http://www. HomeOwnership. org). The website provides homeowners with expert mortgage advice, including foreclosure prevention (http://www. homeownership. org/foreclosure-help/index. aspx), reverse mortgage counseling (http://www. homeownership. org/reverse-mortgages/information. aspx) and homebuyer education (http://www. homeownership. org/buying-a-home/first-time-homebuyer-programs. aspx). Springboard is certified by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as a comprehensive housing agency and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation as a provider of high quality financial education and counseling services. "Today's launch of HomeOwnership. org demonstrates Springboard's commitment to providing the highest level of education and assistance to homeowners in need," said Melinda Opperman, vice president of community outreach and industry relations. "HomeOwnership. org is another tool developed by Springboard to meet the needs of consumers facing a variety of housing issues," said Opperman.
Homeowners facing foreclosure can schedule a priority counseling session with a certified housing counselor or may call a designated hotline for immediate help, seven days a week. Distressed homeowners can also visit http://www. HomeOwnership. org (http://www. HomeOwnership. org)] and enter basic information to determine the likelihood of a loan modification. In situations where homeowners do not qualify for a loan modification, Springboard offers two new programs - the Safe Haven(SM) and Soft Landing (http://www. homeownership. org/foreclosure-help/stop-foreclosure/alternatives/loan-modification-denied. aspx) counseling programs.
The Safe Haven(SM) program is designed for the homeowner who has sufficient income but can no longer afford the home due to high debt and monthly expenses. The Soft Landing program is designed for the homeowner who will not be able to stay in the home due to an extended hardship. Both programs were developed by Springboard in an effort to provide additional options for distressed homeowners. Springboard's certified housing counselors are available seven days a week to help homeowners transition with hope.
About Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management
SPRINGBOARD® Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit personal financial education and counseling organization founded in 1974. Springboard is a HUD approved housing counseling agency and a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, a national organization of nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The agency offers personal financial education and assistance with credit counseling, housing counseling, debt and money management through educational programs and confidential counseling. Springboard is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, signifying high standards for agency governance, fiscal integrity, counselor certification and service delivery policies. The agency provides pre-bankruptcy counseling and debtor education as mandated by the bankruptcy reform law. The agency has locations in California, Arizona and Nevada and offers face-to-face and nationwide phone counseling services. For more information on Springboard, call 1-800 WISE PLAN (1-800-947-3752) ext. 7750 or visit their web site at http://www. credit. org (http://www. credit. org).
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