Governor Kaine Announces Mortgage Clinics to be Held in June
– Counselors will provide foreclosure prevention advice –
RICHMOND – Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the schedule for a series of free regional mortgage clinics to help Virginians avoid home foreclosure. The clinics will be hosted by the Virginia Foreclosure Prevention Task Force, which was formed by Governor Kaine in November 2007 to help protect and preserve homeownership in the Commonwealth. The clinics will be held throughout the Commonwealth in June, coinciding with national Homeownership Month.
"If you have concerns about the health of your mortgage, I encourage you to sign up for one of these free mortgage clinics," said Governor Kaine. "Whether you are just beginning to have trouble making your mortgage payments or you are already in foreclosure, our hope is that the information you receive at the clinics will help you keep your home."
The clinics will include general foreclosure prevention information, as well as individual foreclosure counseling sessions with certified housing counselors trained in loss mitigation and foreclosure prevention. Clinics will last approximately 90 minutes, including a 30-minute general session and the free foreclosure counseling.
"These free mortgage clinics will benefit communities across Virginia," said Susan Dewey, Executive Director of the Virginia Housing Development Authority. "Attendees will learn about the importance of contacting their lender at the first sign of trouble, working with a housing counselor, knowing their foreclosure prevention options, prioritizing spending plans and avoiding foreclosure scams."
Each clinic will include a short video message from Governor Kaine outlining how the Virginia Foreclosure Prevention Task Force's actions are providing proactive assistance to distressed homeowners.
Walk-ins are welcome at the clinics, however space for the individual counseling sessions is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. To register for a clinic counseling session, please visit the Virginia Foreclosure Prevention Task Force website at www.VirginiaForeclosurePrevention.com. The website also offers important foreclosure prevention tips and provides a list of Virginia certified housing counselors who can help Virginians assess their situation and offer specific suggestions.
"Don't ignore the symptoms of foreclosure," said Dewey. "Come learn what to say when you call your lender. The sooner you act, the better your chance of saving your home."
The Virginia Foreclosure Prevention Task Force Mortgage Clinics are made possible by the sponsorship of Freddie Mac, VHDA, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, StellarOne Corp., and Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
The times and locations of the clinics are:
June 14, 2008
Richmond
Greater Richmond Convention Center
403 North Third Street
Richmond, Virginia
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Virginia Beach
Larkspur Middle School
4696 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Roanoke
Roanoke Higher Education Center
Claude Moore Education Complex
108 North Jefferson Street
Roanoke, Virginia
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
June 21, 2008
Chantilly
Chantilly High School
4201 Stringfellow Road
Chantilly, Virginia
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Woodbridge
Northern Virginia Community College –
Woodbridge Campus
15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Woodbridge, Virginia
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