Foreclosure Prevention

Foreclosure Prevention Assistance

Don’t Face Foreclosure Alone

If you are facing foreclosure, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about your options. Cornerstone Housing Partners provides free information, education, and one-on-one guidance to help homeowners understand the foreclosure process and explore alternatives that may help them keep their homes or make informed decisions about next steps.

The threat of losing a home can be stressful and can have an impact on your financial and emotional well-being, but help is available.

How Our Program Works

To receive foreclosure prevention counseling, participants must:

  • Register for and attend the Foundations for Homeownership Stability Workshop
  • Provide required documentation
  • Schedule an individual couseling appointment

Workshop Topics

Our Educational workshop covers:

  • Understanding financial hardships and how to write a hardship letter
  • Foreclosure types and the foreclosure process
  • How to respond to a foreclosure summons
  • Home Retention and property redemption options
  • Alternatives to keeping your home and their potential impacts
  • Preparing a Request for Assistance package
  • Planning next steps if assistance is denied

Individual Foreclosure Counseling

During your one-on-counseling session, a housing counselor will help you:

  • Review of your current financial situation
  • Assess short-term and long-term hardships
  • Explore available mortgage workout options
  • Understand and respond to a foreclosure summons, if applicable
  • Develop an action plan
  • Prepare and submit a Request for Assistance

📢 Get Help Now – DON’T WAIT!

📞 Call 802-438-2303 to schedule a consultation with a Certified Foreclosure Counselor.

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    Where can I get help if I am behind on my reverse mortgage?

    National Council on Aging

    800-510-0301

    CredAbility

    888-395-2664

    Money Management International

    866-765-3328

    National Foundation for Credit Counseling

    866-363-2227

    NeighborWorks America

    888-990-4326

    Other Foreclosure Resources

    GreenPath: Free Financial Counseling Services. 855-802-3673 or greenpath.com/cccsnhvt

    Vermont Legal Aid: Helps with civil matters including foreclosure, bankruptcy and creditors. 800-889-2047 or vtlegalaid.org

    If you’re struggling with your mortgage, don’t wait until it’s too late.