Pa. housing advocates say foreclosure prevention program is a ‘nightmare’

The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund launched last year to help homeowners clear mortgage debt. But people are waiting months for assistance. Deborah Brown is running out of time. About a week ago, her bank told her she would face foreclosure if she didn’t clear her mortgage debt soon. The next step is a notice giving her 30 days to cure her account. Brown, a retired counselor from Southwest Philadelphia, is terrified. She lives on a fixed income and can’t afford the bill, which is now approaching $30,000 after six months of missed payments. “Both parents are gone. Couple siblings are gone. I have nobody in my family who can really take care of or support us,” said Brown, who lives with and takes care of an adult son disabled by a bad stroke. To continue reading the rest of the article, please click on the source link below: https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-homeowner-assistance-fund-foreclosure-prevention-program-nightmare/