Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention
Welcome to the Washtenaw County Treasurer's Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention website. Homeownership preservation is a top priority, and we want to assist homeowners in preventing foreclosure. We hope that the information found here will increase your knowledge of the mortgage foreclosure process. We want homeowners to know that there are options if they find themselves in foreclosure. Assistance is available. Whether you are in need of assistance with loan or foreclosure counseling or help getting out of a predatory loan, make your first call to 734-222-9595:
Our staff is competent and caring. We work in partnership with many other community organizations, businesses and reputable resources. We can make appropriate referrals as needed.
IMPORTANT NEWS - Do you have a mortgage with CitiFinancial, CitiMortgage, Ocwen or SPS? There may be extra workout options available exclusively through this office. Please call to speak to our Intake Specialist at 734-222-9595.
Housing Counseling 101 (PDF)
Monday. June 13th
Mallets Creek Branch (Ann Arbor Library)
3090 E.Eisenhower Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (Directions)
A free evening of information and conversation about the things homeowners want to know about housing lenders, collection and loss mitigation, refinance opportunities, the real estate market and housing crisis strategies. A panel of housing counselors, bankers, loss mitigation experts and real estate professionals will be on hand to discuss all aspects of the housing crisis. RSVP 734-997-1678.
Learning is a Family Thing (PDF)
Various locations and times
See flyer or call 734-327-4290 for details
Sponsored by the Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition, Learning is a Family Thing is a series of four interactive sessions designed to enhance family, health, financial and workplace literacy skills for everyone in the family. The sessions will be held at five seperate locations throughout Washtenaw County.
The four sessions will address:
Reading Together: Reading as a family; using effective communication skills and study techniques.
Healthy Families: Keeping your family healthy through nutrition, exercise and education.
Dollars and Sense: Credit management, budgeting, and financial smarts for all ages.
Workplace Skills: Using computers, protecting your employment, and finding the right career for you.
For more information on locations and times, visit, washtenawcountyliteracycoalition.org, view the event flyer here, or call 734-327-4209.
Thriving in Hard Times (PDF), FREE
Every Tuesday from May 19 thru June 23, 9:30 am-11:30 am
Saline District Library, 555 North Maple Rd. Saline, MI 48176
Thriving in Hard Times is a series of six FREE workshops designed to provide free information on money management, professional development skills, stress management, and more. All six events will be held at the Saline District Library at 555 North Maple road in Saline, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. To register, call 734-429-2991, or for more information, visit http://salinelibrary.org. Free child care will be available through the First Presbyterian Church in Saline for each session from 9 am to noon. Childcare reservations must be made at least one week in advance.
Workshops:
May 19: Budgeting for Lean Times
May 26: Your Best Self on Paper: Resume Writing
June 2: Where to Look and How to Sell Yourself in an Interview
June 9: Going Back to School: Whether, When and How
June 16: Managing Self-Care, Motivation and Role Changes
June 23: Connection with the Services You Need
Thriving During Rough Economic Times (PDF)
Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 pm
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd Ypsilanti, MI 48197
This free workshop is designed to get your finances in balance by developing a plan for spending, bill paying and saving. Discover the real cost of of credit and how to speed up debt reduction and cut interest.
FACING FORECLOSURE - WATCH THIS VIDEO
THEN TALK TO A REPUTABLE HOUSING COUNSELOR
AND NOT A CON ARTIST - Click Here
Beyond Foreclosure: Facts, Steps and Solutions
An informational video highlighting resources available to Washtenaw County during and after the foreclosure process.
Information & Help for Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention (pdf)
Mortgage Forclosure Prevention for People Living Outside of Washtenaw County
Options for Saving Your Home - Loss Mitigation
Options to Prevent Foreclosure – When Your Home is no Longer Affordable
Warning Signs of a Predatory Lender
The Washtenaw County Treasurer's office works in partnership with the following agencies on homeownership retention and neighborhood preservation.
Washtenaw County MSU-Extension Office Housing Bureau for Seniors
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We want to work together to keep you in your home.
