A public education forum, “Foreclosure: Moving From Fear To Positive Action,” will be held on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 515-521 West Fourth St., Plainfield. The event is free and open to the public.
The forum is designed to provide guidance to property owners fearing or facing foreclosure issues, and to help tenants in properties with foreclosure issues. Free parking is available and the facility is wheelchair accessible.
The New Jersey Foreclosure Mediation Program provides resources and referral information for distressed homeowners, including free state-appointed legal representation in mediation, and housing counselors who can assist with budgeting, financing, viable loan modifications and mortgage assistance programs.
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At the forum, attendees will gain an understanding of foreclosure proceedings, the court mediation process, guidance on avoiding foreclosure scams, and details about resources available to those who are affected. Various housing counselors will also be available to answer questions.
The program is being presented by the Union County Human Relations Commission and Union County Foreclosure Task Force in cooperation with the New Jersey Public Defender’s Office of Dispute Settlement and the Union County Superior Court. For more information regarding the forum, contact the Union County Human Relations Commission, 908-889-9028.
