State - Online Web portal offers homeowners innovative foreclosure prevention service

In an effort to increase the number of people seeking assistance and reduce the number of foreclosures in Southeast Michigan, a new online web portal was launched this week to provide homeowners with one trusted source to turn to for help. In 2009, there were more than 65,000 foreclosures in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties. Statistics show only about half of homeowners sought foreclosure prevention assistance. Previously, many homeowners were unsure where to turn for help. Now, Southeast Michigan residents can go online to a source they can trust and start the process to obtain critical foreclosure prevention assistance. Homeowners also have the option to dial 2-1-1, a service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to start the process. The efficient, online regional system, developed based on technology created by Wayne County, creates a simple process that will enable more homeowners to be served in a shorter period of time. It has the ability to track homeowners through each stage of the process to ensure that people do not fall through the cracks. Additionally, it provides an easy way for homeowners to seek assistance, and creates a standardized approach to the delivery of foreclosure prevention assistance in the region. "Wayne County is proud to provide our award-winning technology for this important collaborative effort," said Robert Ficano, Wayne County Chief Executive. "We believe that addressing foreclosure on a regional level ensures that all homeowners have access to the critical services they need to help them avoid foreclosure. This is a great example of what we can accomplish with regional cooperation and collaboration." The Web portal is the result of the work of The Southeast Michigan Regional Intervention and Neighborhood Stabilization Collaborative, a regional collaboration of nonprofits, government agencies, and attorneys. The group, convened and coordinated by United Way for Southeastern Michigan, was formed in 2008 and charged with developing a comprehensive, regional solution to the foreclosure crisis. "We're excited to be able to offer Southeast Michigan residents an easy, trusted source to help them avoid mortgage foreclosure," said Michael Brennan, President and CEO of UWSEM. "This initiative is a perfect fit for UWSEM's Agenda for Change. This effort is not about a quick fix. It's about building capacity in order to get better results." Residents who are at risk of foreclosure should go to www.fightmortgageforeclosurefinsc.org or dial 2-1-1 today to obtain assistance. The Southeast Michigan Regional Foreclosure Intervention and Neighborhood Stabilization Collaborative, is comprised of 40 nonprofits, government agencies, attorneys and legal advisers, and other concerned organizations from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties. United Way for Southeastern Michigan is the convener and coordinator for the Collaborative which is executing a comprehensive plan that addresses the depth and breadth of the foreclosure crisis. For more information visit: www.fightmortgageforeclosurefinsc.org Published: Thu, Mar 11, 2010

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