State of California Foreclosure Resource Links
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STATE OF CALFORNIA GOVERNMENT RESOURCES:
California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General
Kamala D. Harris
Attorney General Consumer Alerts, Information and Complaints
- You may find your answer in the most frequently asked questions or the listed consumer topics.
- Online complaint referral tables, pdf. By taking this step, your complaint can get to the government agency that directly regulates the individuals or businesses about which you have a complaint.
- Ways to resolve your complaint. Consider your options. Remember, you must pursue remedies in your private dispute on your own. The AG can’t provide you with legal advice or represent you in personal legal actions.
California Department of Consumer Affairs
CA Department of Consumer Affairs – File A Complaint
California Department of Finance
California Department of Financial Institutions
California Department of Insurance
CA Department of Insurance – Consumer Information
California Office of the Governor
Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
Office of the Governor, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
John A. Perez, Speaker of the Assembly
John Boehenr, Speaker of the House
California Law Information – Code
California Legislative Calendar
California Legislation – Find A Bill
State Auditor, Elaine M. Howle, CPA
State of California Franchise Tax Board
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FORECLOSURE RESOURCES:
California Association of Realtors
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Filing a Complaint with the Department
California Department of Housing and Community Development
State of California Consumer Home Mortgage Information
California Foreclosure Information
California Foreclosure Law Summary
California Foreclosure Prevention Act
California Foreclosure Process – Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
California Local Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Offices
California Mortgage Assistance Corporation
Foreclosure Prevention Workshops – Freddie Mac
Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County
Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County
Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley
Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire
State of California Franchise Tax Form – Mortgage Forgiveness and Debt Relief Law
REPORT FRAUD OR SCAMS IN CALIFORNIA:
CA Association of Realtors Foreclosure-Related Scam Info & Help
California Department of Financial Institutions – Online Complaint Form
California Office of Consumer Affairs – Complaint Self-Help for Consumers
Prevent Loan Scams – California
California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General – Consumer Complaint Form
AG’s Public Inquiry Unit, including comsumer complaint info: (800) 952-5225
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Vote – Find Your Polling Place
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SHORT SALE RESOURCES:
Fannie Mae Short Sale Assistance Desk
California Association of Realtors Short Sale Information and Advisory
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COURTS & LAW LIBRARIES:
U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Central District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Eastern District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Northern District of California
U.S. Bankruptcy Court – Southern District of California
U.S. District Court – Central District of California
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court – Northern District of California
U.S. District Court – Southern District of California
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES:
Fannie Mae Loan Look-Up Tool ““ Find out if your loan is owned by Fannie Mae here.
Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force
Freddie Mac Loan Look-Up Tool ““ Find out if Freddie Mac owns your loan here.
Homeowner Crisis Resource Center ““ Includes tips on avoiding foreclosure.
Homeownership Preservation Foundation ““ Find Credit Counseling here and HERE.
Information on the OCC’s Independent Foreclosure Review
MyMoney.gov ““ This site organizes financial education help from over 20 different Federal web sites in one place, including dealing with mortgages.
OCC’s Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ““ For Complaints Against National Banks
Service Members Civil Relief Act ““ The Act that postpones or suspends certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote their full attention to duty and to relieve stress on their families. The act covers:
“¢ Outstanding credit card debt
“¢ Mortgage payments
“¢ Pending trials
“¢ Taxes
“¢ Termination of lease
“¢ Eviction from housing
“¢ Life insurance protection
Get more information at Military.com or at HUD’s National Servicing Center, and here is Information for Veterans from HUD.
U.S. Congressional Representative Look-up Tool
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development – Avoiding Foreclosures