Thursday, May 16, 2013

Reminder: FREE Foreclosure Workshop May 17-18


City of Santa Fe Cooperates with Attorney General’s Office and New Mexico Legal Aid to Help New Mexicans Keep their Homes

FREE: One-on-one, HUD-certified Foreclosure Counseling. Meet with Lenders. Hear about alternatives to foreclosure, loan modifications, and how to avoid scams.

SANTA FE, NM – Mayor David Coss and Santa Fe City Councilors announce the first Helping New Mexico Homeowners event will take place May 17th and 18th from 9 am to 6 pm at the Benildus Hall, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505. This will be the first in a series of outreach events around the State of New Mexico where homeowners can get free help and learn what options may be available to make their mortgage more manageable or to avoid foreclosure. The entire event is free.

Residents should bring:
  • Any letters or court documents from your bank
  • 2012 tax return
  • Last two pay stubs or proof of other income
  • Two most recent bank statements
  • Current utility bill
  • Most recent mortgage bill
  • Brief “hardship letter,” which describes why you are behind.

What:              The Help for New Mexico Homeowners foreclosure prevention weekend May 17-18 (Friday and Saturday) offers help for homeowners who are having difficulty making their mortgage payments or who face foreclosure.

When:             May 17-18, from 9 am to 6 pm each day.

Where:            Benildus Hall, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, 1600 St. Michael’s Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505. For more information about the campus and to find a campus map, go to www.santafeuniversity.edu/About/VisitUs

Directions: From the south: Take I-25 North to St. Francis, west on St. Michael’s Drive. From the north: Take US-84/US-285 south to Cerrillos Road, go right on Cerrillos, and left on St. Michael’s Drive

For more information: www.keepyourhomenewmexico.org  or 1-855-664-6630.

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