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Easy to understand materials to assist homebuyers and homeowners navigate purchasing a home and avoiding foreclosure.

 FINDING A HOUSING COUNSELOR​

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Language assistance and resources may be available through housing counseling agencies approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). You can find a list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies at www.hud.gov/counseling.

  1. Select "housing counseling agency" near you, then select your state. To locate housing counseling agencies in your area that speak your language, select "Click here to narrow your search" and select a language, or
  2. Call HUD at 800-569-4287 for help in finding a counselor.

Housing counselor information is also available at www.consumerfinance.gov/find-a-housing-counselor.

BUYING A HOME

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Get the Facts on Homeownership: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Homebuying Process:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Building Better Credit: Taking Steps to Improve your Credit:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Buying a Home: Moving More Confidently through the Homebuying Process:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Vi​ệt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

CFPB: Ready to Buy a Home? :
English / Spanish (Español)


 

Your Step-by-Step Mortgage Guide: From Application to Closing:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)/
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Understanding the Mortgage Documents: Completing the Mortgage Documents Required for Home Purchase:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Choosing the Mortgage Option for You: Understanding the Most Common Mortgage Options and Making an Informed Choice:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

CFPB: Your Home Loan Toolkit:
English / Spanish (Español)

CFPB: Shopping for a mortgage (Booklet):
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文)

CFPB: Have a mortgage? (Booklet):
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文)

CFPB: Should I refinance?:
English / Spanish (Español)

CFPB: Considering a Reverse Mortgage?:
English / Spanish (Español)

 AVOIDING FORECLOSURE

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CFPB: How to Avoid Foreclosure:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文)

Mortgage Assistance Application:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Mortgage Relief Options for Service Members:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文)/
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Avoiding Foreclosure: Identifying the Early Warning Signs and Pursuing Alternatives to Foreclosure:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Can’t Make Your Mortgage Payments?:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

One Phone Call May Prevent Foreclosure:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Avoid Foreclosure Today:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Top 10 Tips to Avoid Foreclosure:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Unemployment Forbearance Options: Mortgage Relief for the Unemployed:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Freddie Mac Standard Short Sale:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Freddie Mac Standard Deed-in-Lieu:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)

Save Your Home: Tips to Avoid Foreclosure (FHA):
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Important Disaster Recovery Information:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文)


 

CFPB: Don't get scammed: How to Spot and Avoid Mortgage Assistance and Foreclosure Relief Scams:
English / Spanish (Español)

Avoid Financial Traps: Recognizing and Steering Clear of Tricks, Scams, and Other Traps:
English / Spanish (Español) / Chinese (中文) / Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) /
Korean (한국어) / Tagalog (Filipino)


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This Mortgage Translations clearinghouse is intended to serve as a resource for institutions serving consumers with limited proficiency in English. The material presented is for informational purposes only. FHFA is not liable for any inaccuracies in translated materials or misunderstandings due to language usage or dialect. The Mortgage Translations clearinghouse may include material created by parties other than FHFA. While the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse provides a centralized location for relevant materials and information, FHFA does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of any such third-party materials and information. Recent updates to third-party materials and information may not be reflected immediately on the Mortgage Translations clearinghouse. ​

Last updated:  December 2, 2022​​

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