OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Attorney
General's Office and Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma are teaming up to
provide free legal help to homeowners facing mortgage issues or
foreclosure.
The Resolution Oklahoma program is designed to help
residents stay in their homes or seek other positive outcomes. It is
provided by a grant from the Attorney General's Oklahoma Mortgage
Settlement Fund.
The fund was created in March following a
settlement with 5 of the nation's largest mortgage servicers. Mortgages
do not need to be with 1 of the five servicers to apply for the
Resolution Oklahoma program.
Oklahomans with lower incomes or seniors should
contact Legal Aid Services to determine if they qualify for income-based
assistance. Homeowners who do not qualify can apply for a voucher for
up to $5,000 in legal services.
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