Foreclosure Prevention Tool Kit

This page provides quick access to several resources to help homeowners, community stakeholders, and the banking industry help prevent unnecessary foreclosures and stop foreclosure “rescue” scams that promise false hope to consumers at risk of losing their homes.

Resources:

• Is Foreclosure Knocking at Your Door? This brochure explains how mortgage modification programs can help those at risk of foreclosure save their home. Organizations that need a bulk supply of the brochure for distribution to community stakeholders should email communityaffairs@fdic.gov.
• Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams. This brochure provides information on common scams, tips for detecting fraudulent deals, and resources for reporting criminal activity. Organizations that need a bulk supply of the brochure for distribution to community stakeholders should email communityaffairs@fdic.gov.
• Spring 2009 edition of FDIC Consumer News, features advice for consumers on avoiding foreclosure rescue and loan modification schemes.
• The Your Own Home module of the FDIC’s Money Smart curriculum encourages homeowners to promptly seek help to avoid foreclosure and avoid scams. The module can be accessed as part of the instructor-led curriculum for adults or through the Money Smart CBI.

Please see the other pages on this Foreclosure Prevention website for more information on foreclosure prevention.