Mortgage & Foreclosure Helpline

Owning a home is the American dream, but for many consumers that dream is being threatened by predatory lending, rising foreclosure rates, and lack of education about consumer rights. We’re taking a big step forward to help consumers overcome these obstacles associated with homeownership.

The Mortgage and Foreclosure Helpline is a toll-free telephone helpline for Indiana homeowners needing assistance. The number is 866-722-WAIT (9248).

The goal is to help people buying a home or refinancing their current home, and who need assistance in understanding loan documents, particularly those potentially caught in predatory lending situations; and to assist homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes.

This is a joint project Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling Service® and Congresswoman Julia Carson with support from Fannie Mae Indiana Partnership Office and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Momentive Consumer Credit Counseling Service® is a not-for-profit community service agency. Momentive was established in 1965 to assist consumers learn to manage their money and use credit wisely. Momentive is a HUD approved housing counseling agency. All counselors are Certified Consumer Credit Counselors, and Certified Consumer Credit Report Interviewers.

Consumers who need assistance should call 866-722-9248 to speak with a counselor. The counselor will gather information and assess the situation. Depending on their needs, the consumer will receive immediate counseling via the telephone, be scheduled to meet with a counselor in their area, or referred to the appropriate agency to assist them.