Texas Homeowners Face Foreclosure Challenges
Increasing foreclosure rates and falling property values have created problems for homeowners who need to sell their homes or refinance. Texas residents face particular challenges with foreclosure, as the process is conducted very quickly, often in about 60 days, and homeowners have no rights of redemption after their home has been sold at a Sheriff's sale.
If you are having problems making mortgage payments, don't delay. Please contact your lender immediately, or a certified credit counseling agency. The
Federal Trade Commission warns that consumers should check references and beware of "too good to be true" promises made by debt management and "foreclosure assistance" programs. They may be fraudulent.
Another way to get assistance if you owe more on your mortgage than your home is worth is to check out recently legislated programs that provide refinance and mortgage modification programs for eligible homeowners. Don't let fear and denial rob you of your home. Take steps to avoid foreclosure today.
Taking advantage of the resources below can help you learn about mortgage loans, and help you match your needs with affordable home loan options. For most of us, our home is the largest investment we'll make in our lifetimes, and it's our own responsibility to the fact and compare lenders and mortgage terms.
Also, please make use of our
loan calculators which include a
refinance calculator, a
mortgage loan rate comparison calculator, and an
amortization calculator & amortization chart. There's also a
mortgage calculator to tell you your monthly payments, and an
affordability calculator that looks as how much you can spend, and your expenses to show you how much home you can afford.
Texas Home Buyer & Homeowner Resources: Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Community Homebuying Programs:
Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
City of Dallas Department of Housing Home Buyer Assistance Program
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD info for home buyers)
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (links to local providers)
Veterans Administration Loan Guaranty Program
Tax rate (estimates by state)
Fannie Mae Home Affordable Refinance and Loan Modification Programs:
Freddie Mac Home Affordable Refinance and Loan Modification Programs:
City of Texas City Community Development First-time Homebuyer's Program
City of Baytown Residential Services Homebuyers Assistance Program
Harris County Housing Resource Center (home buyer assistance and foreclosure information)
City of Corpus Christi Housing Programs
State of Texas Foreclosure Law