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ESOP is a non-profit HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Our main focus is to stabilize and strengthen communities – stabilize through foreclosure prevention programs and strengthen by developing local leaders and organizing area residents around important issues affecting their neighborhoods. ESOP has nine offices across Ohio committed to helping urban, suburban and rural homeowners.
For information call 1-877-731-ESOP.
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ESOP offers Spanish bilingual counseling in the main Cleveland office. Homeowners outside the Cuyahoga County calling area who need Spanish-speaking services can call us toll-free at: 877-731-ESOP (3767). ESOP tiene consejeras que hablan Español en sus Officinas que estan localizadas en Cleveland. Los propietarios de vivienda fuera de Cuyahoga que necesiten servicios en Español, favor de llamar al número gratuito: 877-731-ESOP (3767).
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Housing advocates question fairness in implementation of National Mortgage Settlement
Housing and consumer advocates have long questioned whether homeowner relief given under requirements of the National Mortgage Settlement is being given fairly to borrowers in communities hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis. This week groups voiced their concerns to the federal judge assigned to the case
ESOP Supports Principal Modification Bill in Congress
Millions of underwater homeowners need relief. Shared Appreciation Modifications are a win-win solution for homeowners, taxpayers and investors.
New Rules Make up to $35,000 Available for Ohio Homeowners
Homeowners experiencing a hardship due to job loss or other loss of income may be eligible to receive up to $35,000 in mortgage assistance from the Ohio Save the Dream program.
Cuyahoga County Foreclosure Update 2012: It's a long way from over
There’s been a great deal of media telling us the housing market is bouncing back. While this kind of positive coverage is understandable, it misrepresents the actual situation facing Cuyahoga County residents. In fact, in 2012 home foreclosures increased in Cuyahoga County by more than 5.3%.
Last News
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Politics Defy Common Sense in Cordray Opposition The ESOP Blog 12 Feb 2013 | 12:08 pm
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Cuyahoga County Foreclosure Update: 2012 The ESOP Blog 5 Feb 2013 | 11:49 am
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It’s a very long way from over
by Paul Bellamy, ESOP Director of Research and[…]
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