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The Internet is a valuable resource for home equity borrowers. Explore these sites for tons of free information about home ownership borrowing dos and don'ts, loan shopping tips, things to watch out for, and how to get help if you have problems with your loan.


National Home Equity Mortgage Association (NHEMA)

Consumer Credit Counselors

State Consumer Protection Offices

State Banking Authorities

Better Buiness Bureaus

Government Agencies

Consumer Information From the Federal Government

Federal Consumer Information Center

Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center

Federal Trade Commission information on credit

Federal Reserve Board site for filing complaints against banks

Federal Reserve Board advice on finding the best mortgage

Know Your rights As A Borrower - HUD

Consumer Information

AARP Home Equity Information Center

American Association of Retired Persons moneyguide

Bankrate.com

Consumer Action

Consumer Federation of America

Consumers Union

Consumer World

Mortgage.com

Mortgage Market Book Shelf

National Foundation for Credit Counseling

BorrowSmart Public Education Foundation provides the knowledge, skills and tools home equity borrowers need to gain financial literacy and "borrow smart."

Established in 2001, BorrowSmart and its partners empower consumer equity borrowers through lenders, credit counselors, regulators and direct contact by providing free information and education that leads to open access to available credit for all homeowners.
BorrowSmart Public Education Foundation will grow to a national presence and be recognized throughout the housing and financial communities for its educational programs and services to reduce the national foreclosure rate among home equity borrowers. BorrowSmart programs will create smarter home equity borrowers and more home ownership retention across America.
 




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