Foreclosures Rise, Free Help Available

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Foreclosures Rise, Free Help Available

By KFBB News Team

Story Published: May 14, 2008 at 7:09 PM MST

Story Updated: May 14, 2008 at 7:09 PM MST

As the number foreclosures continue to rise, it's now predicted that more than one million families across the country will loose their homes this year and about 1,000 of those will be in Montana. Nearly a quarter of a million homes received at least one foreclosure-related filing last month. That’s up 65 percent from the same time period last year. Nevada, Arizona, California and Florida are among the hardest hit states. Here in our state, NeighborWorks Montana wants to help people keep their keys in times of finical trouble. They offer free foreclosure prevention services across the state. They will confidentially review your mortgage and help find solutions. If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure you can call neighbor works Montana at 1-866-587-2244 or 1-888-995-hope.

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