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.

Greater Southwest Development Corporation offers housing counseling, financial coaching, and income support screening services free of charge. HUD-certified Residential Counselors are here to help with foreclosure prevention, and rental assistance, and to prevent the displacement of residents. GSDC's Residential Assistance Center is Southwest Chicago's only no-cost, one-stop shop for comprehensive housing and financial support services.

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.

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.

Any homeowner behind on their mortgage may call and receive free foreclosure prevention counseling from a HUD-approved non-profit agency.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides housing counseling services for individuals facing discrimination when renting or buying a home. Addresses the following issues: - Racial equity - Older adults - Eviction prevention strategies for justice-involved - First-time buyers - Mortgage delinquency and foreclosure Also provides referrals for tenant and landlord mediation.

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

Offers Credit and Budget Counseling to prevent foreclosure.

Greater Chicago Legal Center's 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.

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.

Assists seniors through the process of qualifying for and obtaining a reverse mortgage loan (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage/HECM). Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to convert equity in their homes into income that can be used to pay for home improvements, medical costs, living expenses, or other expenses. Also offers housing counseling for seniors who are at risk of defaulting on an HECM loan.

Provides no-cost, HUD-approved housing and financial counseling services. Helps clients assess their financial situation, evaluate options, and reduce debt. Workshops qualify for HUD down payment assistance certificate. Offers in-person and virtual sessions, and includes the following services: - Budgeting - Credit counseling - Rental counseling - First time homebuyers counseling - Post-purchase counseling - Foreclosure prevention services

The Mortgage Assistance Program: A combination of financial assistance and financial literacy education to help prevent homeowners from going into foreclosure. Clients who qualify will work with agency mortgage counselor to determine the best solution for their situation.

Open Communities provides foreclosure counseling.

Northwest Center has housing counselors ready to work with your bank to help you keep your home.

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.

Provides legal help for homeowners, including counseling on mortgage delinquency.

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.