Another Resource for
Borrowers
Foreclosurehelp.nv.gov, the website for Nevada
homeowners facing the potential loss of their homes, now includes information on
Nevada 2-1-1 as another way for borrowers to obtain foreclosure assistance.
“Nevada 2-1-1 has connected Nevadans to free information
about important community resources since early 2006,” said Business &
Industry Director Mendy Elliott. “It made sense to build on the existing
system by adding foreclosure assistance to the services provided.”
“Sometimes consumers are dealing with more than just mortgage
troubles. Calling 2-1-1 puts them in touch with a range of agencies to help
them with other issues, in addition to foreclosure, that they may be facing” said Director Elliott. “It’s a holistic approach to the
situation.”
Borrowers
who may be at risk for foreclosure will be transferred directly to a trained
housing counselor when they call 2-1-1. Counselors offer free assistance, which
may include helping borrowers navigate the foreclosure process and acting as
facilitators between borrowers and their lenders or loan servicers.
Nevada 2-1-1
is a statewide
coalition of United Way of Southern Nevada, United Way of Northern Nevada and
the Sierra, the State of Nevada, HELP of Southern Nevada and Crisis Call Center,
along with other non-profit and private businesses.
“We are pleased to
add foreclosure assistance to our service,” said Dan Goulet, President
of United Way of Southern Nevada. “Many Nevadans are struggling with the
possibility of losing their homes. Having an easy-to-remember, single phone
number that can connect them with a wide variety of resources is invaluable
during such a stressful time.”
Nevada 2-1-1
is currently available from 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, excluding holidays.
For more
information, visit the Foreclosure Help Website at
http://foreclosurehelp.nv.gov.
