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Town Hall: Facing the Mortgage Crisis
VIDEO PRESENTATION: On Tuesday, July 21, WGTE Public Media presented a
live Town Hall meeting. Bill Harris hosted this one-hour television special that
connected people facing mortgage foreclosure to the local organizations that can
help them stay in their homes.
WGTE Town Hall: Families Facing the Mortgage Crisis
VIDEO PRESENTATION: WGTE Public Media presented a live Town Hall on
Families Facing the Mortgage Crisis on Thursday, November 12.
Deadline NOW: The Mortgage Meltdown
Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan are among the areas hardest hit by the
mortgage crisis. Many people can be helped if they know where to turn for
trusted information. This week's program features Bill Farnsel, Executive
Director of Neighborhood Housing Services, Mike King, Credit Counselor for
Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Lucas Rowe, Foreclosure Prevention
Advocate for Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People.
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Source | Marion Hallauer
Marion was searching for better mortgage terms and saw the WGTE Town Hall
Meeting: Facing the Mortgage Crisis with Bill Harris. She found out about the
services that WGTE could connect her with, and took advantage of that offer of
help.
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Source | Lisa Washington
Lisa reflects on her experience attending the WGTE Facing the Mortgage Crisis
Community Event. She has always relied on WGTE for life-long learning, and is
proud of WGTE's new venture, which led her to needed financial assistance and
counseling.
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Source | Jennifer Todd Warfield
Jennifer talks about her experience getting help negotiating with her lender
through WGTE's Facing the Mortgage Crisis Community Event, a partnership with
the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Don't Give Up: Help Is Available
The Honorable Marcy Kaptur, U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio District 9,
delivers a message of hope and action to citizens of Northwest Ohio. Kaptur's
office has been a powerful force in bringing lenders and services to the table
to discuss loan modification with homeowners in our region.
Don't Become a Victim of Mortgage Fraud
Richard Cordray, Attorney General for the State of Ohio, gives citizens advice
on avoiding mortgage fraud. The Atorney General's Office has taken a leadership
position on this issue. WGTE produced this spot with assistance from WOSU and
has shared the spot for broadcast with Ohio stations WVIZ and WCET.
When Should I Ask for Mortgage Help?
Bill Kitson, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Toledo, speaks with WGTE
Public Media about when homeowners should ask for mortgage help. Part of the
Facing the Mortage Crisis initiative from WGTE and the Corporation for Public
Broadcasting.
Will I Have to Pay for Mortgage Help?
Eunice Glover, Housing Counselor for NODA (Northwest Ohio Development Agency),
speaks with WGTE Public Media about staying on the alert against fraud and fees.
Part of the Facing the Mortage Crisis initiative from WGTE and the Corporation
for Public Broadcasting.
What Happens During the Foreclosure Process?
Luke Rowe, Foreclosure Prevention Advocate, ESOP (Empowering & Strengthening
Ohio's People), speaks with WGTE Public Media about what options a homeowner has
after being notified about impending foreclosure. Part of the Facing the Mortage
Crisis initiative from WGTE and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Do
I Need a Lawyer During a Foreclosure?
Andrew Neuhauser, Attorney for ABLE (Advocates for Basic Legal Equality), speaks
with WGTE Public Media about the benefits to seeking free legal advice before
and during foreclosure. Part of the Facing the Mortage Crisis initiative from
WGTE and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Will My Lender Modify My Mortgage?
William Farnsel, from Neighborhood Housing Services, addresses the options
homeowners have when working with lenders to modify their terms.
How Should I Respond to Collection Notices?
Mike King, from Consumer Credit Counseling Services, gives admice on how
homeowners should best respond to collection notices.