Foreclosure Education and Counseling Services
Foreclosure Education and Counseling is available to assist homeowners with understanding the process of foreclosure, the information a homeowner must have available to assess their situation and how to work with a lender to obtain a possible loan modification. MSU Extension believes an educated consumer will be more confident in making the important decisions about foreclosure.
MSU Extension-Macomb County offers free foreclosure counseling appointments. For more information, call the Foreclosure hotline at 586-469-6430.
MSU Extension also offers several Financial Education, Homebuyer, and Money Management courses:
New classes added every month! Click here to see what's coming next!
Mortgage Foreclosure Basics Webinar - July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
While foreclosure rates have declined somewhat during recent years, the issue is not over, and many households are still facing foreclosure. Many have experienced a loss or reduction of income.
Property Tax Foreclosure Basics Webinar - July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026 1:30PM – 2:30PM Virtual Zoom
For Michigan households who are facing foreclosure due to unpaid property taxes, it’s a stressful situation. Many have experienced a loss or reduction of income or another hardship.
Learn more about foreclosure with these informative videos from MSU Extension . . .
Foreclosure Process in Michigan - This video discusses the foreclosure timeline in Michigan to help determine where an individual is in the timeline and what decisions to consider.
Determine Your Financial Position - This video discusses how to determine one's financial situation to help assess and make informed decisions when facing foreclosure.
Options for a Smooth Transition - This video will focus on the option for an individual to have a smooth transition when facing foreclosure and deciding to move out of their house.
Options to Keep the House - This video will explain the steps to take if an individual decides to keep their house as a foreclosure alternative, presented by Michigan State University Extension.