Governor Janet Napolitano announced the latest effort in a series of state initiatives to better serve Arizona families facing foreclosure. Homeowners who are either delinquent on their mortgage or face foreclosure now have a new, dedicated 24/7 toll-free help line to reach a local Arizona foreclosure counselor:  1-877-448-1211.

“In response to a problem that is increasingly affecting so many Arizona families we are launching this new toll free number in an effort to urge homeowners to not delay – to call today,” said Governor Janet Napolitano. “Troubled Arizona homeowners now have a phone number that will connect them to specialized services right here in Arizona. We urge anyone who may be at risk of foreclosure to call a local foreclosure counselor today.”

The Arizona foreclosure help line, made available through a $1.3 million federal grant, will be a vital link between families facing a housing crisis and access to free foreclosure counseling appointments. The Arizona Department of Housing is contracting with Community Information and Referral Services to staff the call center which will connect homeowners to a local, certified foreclosure counselor.

Other state efforts to address the mortgage foreclosure crisis in Arizona include:

• Expanding the Arizona Department of Housing’s Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention program (from $2.75 million to $4.2 million) and providing an additional $500,000 to support additional outreach in highly-impacted areas
• Additional foreclosure counselors being trained across the state
• Foreclosure Prevention Workshops for at-risk homeowners throughout Arizona
• Leadership in the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force, which brings together 200 organizations, lenders, community leaders and government representatives to coordinate outreach and education efforts to assist homeowners facing foreclosure

Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force

The Arizona Foreclosure Task Force was created to reduce residential foreclosures in Arizona and the impact of foreclosure on families and communities. Helping Reduce and Prevent Residential Foreclosures for Communities and Families.

In an effort to allow for greater coordination and innovation of housing related services at the state level, the Legislature passed and Governor Jane Dee Hull signed HB2615 during the 2001 legislative session, establishing the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) and the Arizona Housing Finance Authority (AZHFA). These two entities were established so that state government in Arizona could assist in developing the tools to impact an area of growing concern for the state, an issue that impacts the lives of all Arizonans—homes for working families.

Behind on your mortgage payments or facing foreclosure? FREE counseling service is available at Arizona Foreclosure Help Line 1-877-448-1211

Lawyers Helping Homeowners

The “Lawyers Helping Homeowners” program calls upon volunteer lawyers to assist homeowners in working with their lenders to find appropriate financial arrangements to avoid foreclosure. Keeping people in their homes helps stabilize the economy and increase family security. This initiative, coordinated by the State Bar of Arizona, the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, and the Arizona Supreme Court, will not save all homes from foreclosure, but will offer hope and opportunity to many who might otherwise have none.

When Should I Call? The lawyers answer calls from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. during the program. The Lawyers on Call number is 602-258-1212.

Arizona Department of Financial Institutions: Foreclosure Help

Facing Loan Foreclosure or Alleged Foreclosure Rescue Scams? Call if you are facing foreclosure. The Arizona Mortgage Trouble Assistance line (1-877-448-1211) has a single mission: To help homeowners reach local foreclosure mitigation counselors across Arizona.

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