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Foreclosure Prevention Counseling and Scam Awareness Workshop

HomeFree USA, in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg and Montgomery Housing Partnership, presents a free foreclosure counseling and loan modification scam awareness workshop on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 1:30 to 4 p.m.  The event will be held at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, next to Gaithersburg High School.

Topics will include:

  • Informational group sessions on foreclosure prevention and the loss mitigation process.
  • Helping homeowners understand the foreclosure prevention process and available options.
  • A review of the mitigation process and Emergency Mortgage Assistance programs.
  • Preliminary individual reviews of homeowner documentation and making appointments for loss mitigation consultations.
  • Scam alert materials and small group sessions to help residents understand legitimate services versus those that may not be in the best interest of the homeowner.

There is no admission fee for this event, and preregistration is not necessary.  For more information please contact HomeFree USA at 301-355-6140. 

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