Introducing HPF’s Newest Way of Helping You “Stay Current” with Helpful...
My name is Colleen Hernandez. I am the CEO of HPF, the Homeownership Preservation Foundation — and this is our new blog. Since you’re on our website, you’ve probably already figured out that HPF is...
View ArticleWho Calls the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline? Caller Profile is Changing
Since taking the very first call to our Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline in 2003, HPF has been a fixture on the frontlines of the national housing crisis. To date, we’ve helped more than six million homeowners...
View Article888-995-HOPE, On Your TV
HPF’s 888-995-HOPE Hotline number may look a bit more familiar to you this week, thanks to a new Public Service Advertising (PSA) campaign alerting homeowners to the mortgage relief available through...
View ArticleMinneapolis Names Bridge After HPF Director Sharon Sayles Belton
HPF is proud of the wealth of talent on our board. Our directors have very diverse and accomplished backgrounds in public service, the financial services industry, and academia. The common attribute...
View Article“Whac-A-Mole” Scamsters
As it is National Consumer Protection Week, I thought I’d use the occasion to give a shout out to David Segal, an intrepid New York Times reporter who investigates egregious acts of consumer abuse in a...
View ArticleIndependent Study Says Pre-Purchase Counseling Works
NeighborWorks America last week announced findings from a new independent study, which found that homebuyers who receive pre-purchase counseling and education are one-third less likely to become...
View ArticleQuestions About The Independent Foreclosure Review Agreement
***The OCC and Federal Reserve released additional guidance regarding the Independent Foreclosure Agreement payments on April 9, 2013. To view the newly announced payment categories, click here. To...
View ArticleApril is National Financial Literacy Month
April 1st marked the beginning of National Financial Literacy Month, a nationwide campaign dedicated to helping individuals take the steps they need to achieve financial wellness. As it’s HPF’s mission...
View ArticleWho Owns My Loan?
A common question we hear from homeowners is “who owns my loan?”. While this initially might seem like a simple question (“the bank that originated my loan owns it!”), it’s actually a bit more...
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Announcing HPF’s Counselor of the Year, 2012: Daniel Burnham
HPF is extending a heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Daniel Burnham, the recipient of the 2012 Homeownership Preservation Foundation’s (HPF) Counselor of the Year Award. Mr. Burnham of Money Management...
View ArticlePre-Purchase Counseling Op-ed In American Banker
One of HPF’s core objectives is to support sustainable homeownership by offering professional guidance to homeowners who need help understanding their mortgage obligations. For the past 10 years, HPF...
View ArticleThe Therapeutic Benefits of Financial Counseling
One of the most difficult aspects of being an HPF counselor is hearing the stress, fear, and desperation in the voice of many homeowners who call our HOPE Hotline. The prospect of losing one’s home is...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Fine Print of Credit Cards
Many believe that the cause of the 2008 housing collapse stemmed from the untold millions of homeowners who didn’t understand the terms and conditions of their mortgages and ultimately found themselves...
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