The Chicago Urban League's Housing and Financial Empowerment Center (HFEC) works to support community-based investment and growth by facilitating homeownership and wealth building.HFEC is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency that provides low- to moderate-income residents with professional housing counseling assistance. We provide mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling, pre-purchase counseling, financial capability coaching, and rental counseling. We also offer educational workshops in the areas of financial management budget counseling, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and non-delinquency post-purchase.

Chicago Volunteer Legal Services has been appointed by serve as representatives for Guardian Ad Litem, for children who need representation in domestic cases, represent low-income individuals representing themselves in foreclosure defense litigation and representation to low-income individuals in probate court.

The Justice Laura Cha-Yu Liu Homeowners Advice Desk (formerly the Foreclosure Advice Desk) offers free legal services to homeowners in foreclosure, including information about the legal process and your rights and responsibilities during the foreclosure process.While GCLC's attorneys can also assist in preparing necessary legal documents for the case, they do not provide any type of representation in court.

Garfield Park Community Council provides services that help property managers, tenants and homeowners faced with eviction or renting an apartment by providing counseling and legal assistance through partnerships with Metropolitans Tenants' Organization and the Lawyers' Committee for Better Housing.

SSHC's team of HUD-Certified Housing Counselors is here to assist you with your mortgage needs and concerns. Whether you are in forbearance and unsure of your next steps, in mortgage default, or experiencing foreclosure, their one-on-one counseling sessions are here to help you navigate these issues and find solutions.

CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

Description: Provides financial and economic assistance to those who qualify. Also offers a crisis line to offer free guidance about mortgage and foreclosure concerns from HUD-certified counselors.

CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

Families suffering under the burden of debt can speak with a real attorney to determine if bankruptcy would allow them a fresh start. Those falling behind on mortgage payments may discuss how a chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop foreclosure and save the family home.

Provides counseling in the areas of mortgage delinquency, homeownership, rental counseling, and financial counseling. Rent assistance is also available.

Provides budget and debt counseling and education. Also offers HUD-approved Housing Counseling and education including: pre-purchase, mortgage default and foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy counseling and education and credit report review. Debt Management Program (DMP) also available for clients to pay unsecured debt (credit cards and loans) at reduced interest and fees.

CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

As a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, CASL specializes in providing housing and financial services, and resources to teens and adults with multiple barriers-including new immigrants, individuals with low English language proficiency, and lack of resources. Everyone is welcome to seek assistance at CASL! Check the CASL Calendar for upcoming Housing and Financial workshops.

CEDA's staff of HUD-certified Housing Counselors are available to assist with foreclosure prevention, pre-purchase, post-purchase, rental counseling, and financial counseling. We can also help identify those who qualify for new COVID-19 rent/mortgage relief programs.

A free, one-stop resource to connect homeowners with important tools, including access to counseling services, legal advice, mortgage payment assistance programs, foreclosure prevention events, and tips on how to avoid mortgage fraud.

Offers free HUD-approved housing counseling and mediation services for people facing foreclosure. The court-appointed mediator will help the individual and lender reach a meaningful solution.

Provides free, objective and personalized guidance to assess your situation and help you understand your options during foreclosure.

Finances the creation and preservation of affordable housing throughout the state to increase the supply of decent and safe places for people of low or moderate means to live. Services include: - First-time home buyer information; home purchase and loan assistance. - SmartBuy program - will pay up to $40,000 in student loans, or a loan up to $5,000 to be used for down payment or closing costs. - Listing of apartment developments financed by IHDA. - Foreclosure Prevention Network provides free phone counseling to homeowners experiencing difficulty making mortgage payments. - Housing Counseling: Financial literacy and pre-purchase counseling.

Provide assistance with Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) applications, referrals for legal assistance and any open or available rental assistance programs.

Offers Credit and Budget Counseling to prevent foreclosure.

Provides mortgage counseling regarding budgets and other resources to avoid default. Also offers counseling on programs that will help clients save their home. All housing services are HUD-approved.

Provides free legal assistance to low-income persons and those age 60 and over.

Provides counseling and mediation for landlords and tenants to find a solution for housing issues. Also offers counseling for older adults ages 55 years or older for accessibility and financial issues. Other housing counseling topics include racial equity, eviction prevention, and financial counseling. "The Housing Counseling Program provides individual housing counseling and community education with HUD approved housing counselors in the following ways: Individual Counseling and Education: Our team helps clients create a budget, identify housing goals, and develop action steps to get back to financial stability. Renter Assistance: Our team can assist renters and landlords understand their rights and responsibilities under the applicable laws as well. Open Communities also provides training to landlord and tenants to help promote long-term stability. We assist renters plan for their financial hardships and attain financial stability. Homebuyer Programs: Open Communities pre-purchase program provides support with lenders, first-time homebuyer grants, and an overview of the homebuying process. The Pre-Purchase Education teaches potential homeowners how to prepare to buy a home, about the entire homebuying process, and how to prepare for homeownership. This education also gives participants access to certain down payment assistance programs. The post-purchase program reviews loans, property taxes, spending plans, and repairs. Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling: Our team works with clients to develop a budget and action plan to prevent foreclosure and will work with lenders or loan servicers to pursue the best options for our clients who are concerned about paying their mortgage, property taxes, or HOA dues. Referral network: Open Communities has a large network of referral partners to support a continuum of care for clients that need services that we do not currently provide. "

Provides budget and debt counseling and education. Also offers HUD-approved Housing Counseling and education including: pre-purchase, mortgage default and foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy counseling and education and credit report review. Debt Management Program (DMP) also available for clients to pay unsecured debt (credit cards and loans) at reduced interest and fees.