Treasurer's Office
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.
Upcoming Mortgage and Tax Foreclosure Prevention Events
Advisory For Homeowners:
State Attorney General Files 18 Counts for Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
Make sure you are working with a reputable company if you are refinancing, working on a loan modification or purchasing a new home. It's illegal for a company to take money up front when negotiating on your behalf with your lender. Be informed of known scammers by reading this important notice!
If you paid Save My Home USA, Payment Doctors, or the Michigan Economic Reinstatement Program for services that were not provided, call the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at (877) 765-8388 for a refund.
Refund Information and Press Release
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.
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.
