Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Foreclosure Help and Information

Assistance and information for Washington homeowners who are facing foreclosure or are having trouble making their mortgage payment.

Please note that DFI cannot provide legal or financial advice. We do not endorse or recommend any person, product, or institution.

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If You're Facing Foreclosure

You may be contacted by letter or phone call from your lender that you are at risk of facing foreclosure. If you receive a letter or are contacted, try to work with your lender to assess your ability to repay the debt, and consider other options.

The letter or notice that you receive may contain phone numbers for HUD approved housing counselors (1-800-569-4287), the Department of Financial Institutions referral number to the Washington State Foreclosure hotline (1-877-894-HOME (4663)), or for legal assistance through the Northwest Justice Project that services low income persons and persons age 60 and older (1-800-997-8944 weekdays between 2 and 4:30 p.m.).

Please note that DFI cannot provide legal or financial advice. We do not endorse or recommend any person, product, or institution.


Programs & Initiatives To Help Prevent Foreclosure


Educate Yourself About Foreclosure


Avoiding Fraud


Contacting Your Lender

Do not ignore letters or phone calls from your lender. If you’re having trouble making your monthly mortgage payments, explain the situation to your lender. Write down who you spoke to, the date, and what was said. Don't wait!


Tips For Those Having Trouble Making Their Monthly Mortgage Payments


Contact The Washington Homeownership Information Hotline

If you would like to speak with someone about your current situation, please contact the Washington State Homeownership Information Hotline at 1.877.894.HOME (894.4663).

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