Help and resources for foreclosure in Greater Hartford
Facing foreclosure can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to sort through it alone. Below is a curated list of Connecticut state agencies, federal regulators, bar associations, and nonprofit legal aid groups that can help Greater Hartford homeowners understand their rights, find an attorney, or negotiate with a lender. These are real organisations, not law firms paid to appear here, so you can verify each one directly through the links provided.
Government & regulatory
This is general information, not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional about your situation.
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Connecticut Judicial Branch, Foreclosure Mediation Program
Assigns a trained Judicial Branch mediator to help owner-occupants of one- to four-family Connecticut properties negotiate a resolution with their mortgage lender or servicer during a foreclosure case. Participation is free for the homeowner, and a lender must take part if an eligible homeowner requests mediation.
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Connecticut Statewide Grievance Committee
A Connecticut Judicial Branch body that investigates and adjudicates complaints of professional misconduct against attorneys licensed in Connecticut, including foreclosure attorneys.
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Connecticut Department of Banking
Regulates mortgage lenders and servicers operating in Connecticut, accepts complaints about mortgage modification and foreclosure practices, and runs a foreclosure assistance hotline.
Visit website → Phone: 1-877-472-8313 (Foreclosure Assistance Hotline, Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Funds a nationwide network of free or low-cost HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that help homeowners understand foreclosure options and negotiate with lenders, and administers FHA loss-mitigation programs.
Visit website → Phone: (800) 569-4287 (housing counselor referral); (888) 995-4673 (Homeowner's HOPE Hotline); (800) CALL-FHA / (800) 225-5342 (FHA Resource Center)
Industry & professional associations
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Connecticut Bar Association
The statewide professional association for Connecticut attorneys. It operates "Find a Lawyer CT" and maintains a directory of free and low-cost legal service providers for the public.
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Hartford County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service
A local, long-established nonprofit lawyer referral program connecting Hartford-area residents with a Connecticut-licensed attorney, including foreclosure and real estate attorneys, for an initial paid consultation.
Consumer protection
This is general information only. Follow each body's official guidance for your situation.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
A federal agency that enforces mortgage servicing rules, explains homeowners' foreclosure protections, and accepts complaints against mortgage servicers and lenders.
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Warns consumers about mortgage-relief and foreclosure-rescue scams, including illegal upfront fees under the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule, and accepts fraud reports at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Legal help
This is general information, not legal advice. Speak to a qualified professional about your specific situation.
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Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut
Connecticut's statewide legal-aid intake organization, providing free legal advice and referrals to income-eligible residents on housing and foreclosure matters, including a Pro Bono Foreclosure Attorney Panel.
Visit website → Phone: 1-800-453-3320 (general); 1-800-559-1565 (housing-specific line) -
Greater Hartford Legal Aid
A nonprofit legal-aid law firm serving Hartford County residents living in poverty, providing free representation on housing matters including foreclosure defense.
Financial assistance
This is general information, not financial advice. Confirm eligibility and terms directly with each program.
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Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP)
A quasi-public state housing finance agency offering EMAP, a second-mortgage loan program that brings an eligible, financially-hardshipped homeowner's delinquent mortgage current to help prevent foreclosure. It also maintains a list of CHFA/HUD-approved housing counselors.
Visit website → Phone: (860) 571-3500 (EMAP customer service); (860) 721-9501 (general inquiries)
Support organisations
This is general information, not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional about your situation.
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Connecticut Fair Housing Center
A nonprofit fair-housing organization offering free foreclosure-prevention resources for Connecticut homeowners, including a self-help guide ("Represent Yourself in Foreclosure"), foreclosure prevention legal clinics, and one-on-one attorney appointments.
Visit website → Phone: (860) 247-4400, toll-free (888) 247-4401 60 Popieluszko Court, Hartford, CT 06106
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