Foreclosure prevention counseling available with AHP staff. To get prepared for your first appointment:

	Watch this video to learn about foreclosure and your options. (If you have trouble with this video link, you may read the presentation slides as a PDF file.)
	Call (518) 434-1730 to schedule an appointment.
	Click here for a checklist of documents you will need to bring to your first appointment.
	Act now if you want to try to keep your home.
	Understand the process summarized on this chart from our friends at NEDAP.

Legal assistance through Legal Aid of NNY and partner agencies.  If you have received a summons and complaint from the lender’s attorney, call (518) 462-6765 to obtain legal assistance.

FHA borrowers may have special options to avoid foreclosure. AHP staff can help you pursue options detailed in HUD's booklet "How to Avoid Foreclosure".

Workshops help you learn how to hire a contractor, keep your home, and avoid predatory loans. Offered by AHP staff and counseling program partners throughout the region. Click here to see AHP's workshop schedule.

Home repair loans are offered by AHP and our lending partners. Click here for details.

Public policy education and technical assistance in partnership with the Empire Justice Center.

Foreclosure Links

	Glossary of foreclosure terms from our friends at NEDAP.
	Information regarding President Obama's foreclosure rescue plan at http://www.financialstability.gov/
	Saving Your Home from Foreclosure audio/video from the NYSBA People's Law School offers tips for homeowners.
	"Hope Now" telephone counseling at (888) 995-HOPE or www.hopenow.com
	NYS Banking Department information: http://www.banking.state.ny.us/hetpcaym.pdf