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Foreclosure Prevention Project
We provide free legal assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure or loan default challenges.
Free Housing Attorney For Foreclosures
Foreclosure can threaten your most valuable asset—your home. Our foreclosure team helps homeowners negotiate with lenders, apply for foreclosure assistance grants, and defend their rights in court. We guide you through options like loan modifications and forbearance to help you keep your home.
Our lawyers understand the stress that traps homeowners and work to ensure you receive clear, practical advice and advocacy during this difficult time.
We serve low and moderate-income people in the following counties:
- Broome
- Cayuga
- Chenango
- Cortland
- Delaware
- Herkimer
- Jefferson
- Lewis
- Madison
- Oneida
- Onondaga
- Oswego
- Otsego
How It Works
Step 1
Contact Us
Call our HelpLine or apply online
Step 2
Screening
We review your application
Step 3
Advocate Assigned
Get matched with legal support
Did You Know?
- New York requires lenders to participate in settlement conferences, giving homeowners opportunities to negotiate loan modifications.
- Homeowners may qualify for emergency assistance programs to help with mortgage payments and property taxes.
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop foreclosure proceedings and allow homeowners to catch up on missed payments over time.
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