Struggling Homeowners Urged To Seek Debt Advice

Fri, 09 Oct 2009

A new government campaign has been launched by today aimed at helping struggling homeowners in high repossession risk areas take control of their finances and save their homes from being taken away.

Homeowners who live in twenty-two ‘repossession hotspots’ - areas where levels of unemployment and court orders for repossessions are high – and are finding it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments are being urged to seek expert debt advice .

Adverts highlighting the range of Government support available to homeowners will appear in local newspapers, online and on billboards as part of the drive, which is the second stage of the national Mortgage Help campaign launched by Housing Minister John Healey last month.

"The worst thing anyone facing money worries can do is bury their head in the sand," commented Mr Healey.

"We've seen recent drops in the numbers of repossessions, but I know the threat will remain high throughout next year and I want people to have the help they need."

"Over 300,000 people have benefited from the range of Government support available at every step of the way, from free debt advice to help with mortgage interest payments and, for the most vulnerable, the Mortgage Rescue Scheme."

"I want other struggling homeowners to follow in their footsteps, go to our website or make that call to the National Debtline for details of the comprehensive range of support that's available."

Hard-pressed homeowners can call the National Debtline free on 0808 808 4000, or visit www.direct.gov.uk/mortgagehelp to receive impartial advice on the steps they can take to keep their home and get their finances in order.
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