Colorado Foreclosure Hotline offers hope

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DURANGO, Colo. – The La Plata County Board of County Commissioners reminds local residents that help is available for anyone having difficulty with mortgage payments or has concerns about foreclosure. The Colorado Foreclosure Hotline (1-877-601-HOPE) is a free service to Colorado homeowners who have questions about their home loans. 

Homeowners who have missed a mortgage payment, are concerned that they may miss a mortgage payment, or are in foreclosure are encouraged to call the hotline, which connects callers with local housing counseling agencies for free assistance.  Locally, Housing Solutions for the Southwest offers a housing counseling program to assist local residents with foreclosure issues. 

“We encourage homeowners who may be in distress to utilize these services,” said Kellie Hotter, chair of the La Plata County Board of County Commissioners. “They are a valuable resource for homeowners who are coping with challenging personal circumstances.”  

For additional information about the Colorado Foreclosure Hotline, visit the Colorado Department of Local Affairs website, http://dola.colorado.gov/cdh. For additional information about the Housing Solutions for the Southwest home counseling program, call 259.1086.

 

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