Resources for homeowners facing foreclosure

While working on a story about federal money coming to San Bernardino County to help with the foreclosure crisis, I've come across a number of resources to help homeowners stay afloat. The good news is help is out there. The bad news: It's hard to find. Here are some helpful websites and phone numbers.

Federal Housing Administration HOPE for Homeowners:

http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page?_pageid=73,7601299&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

HUD "Help for Homeowners facing the loss of their home:"

http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/econ/econ.cfm

Department of Housing and Urban Development: 1(800) 225-5342.

HUD foreclosure prevention seminars, Santa Ana Field Office:

(714) 796-5577 or TTY (714) 796-5517.

A list of HUD approved counseling agencies:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/hcs.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=CA