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Indiana Foreclosure Help Resources

Every verified government agency, legal aid organization, and housing nonprofit available to Indiana homeowners facing foreclosure — in one place. All free. No sales pitch.

120+ days

Federal law requires servicers to wait at least 120 days before initiating foreclosure

4–6+ months

Typical Indiana pre-foreclosure window to act before a complaint is filed

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Note: The resources below are provided for informational purposes only. Bartolini Cash Buyers is not affiliated with any government agency, legal aid organization, or nonprofit listed here. We are a private cash home buyer. If you want to explore selling your home for cash, start here. If you want free government or legal help to keep your home, the resources below are the right place to start.

Federal Government

Official U.S. government programs and agencies for homeowners facing foreclosure.

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HUD — Find a Housing Counselor

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor near you. Free foreclosure prevention counseling available statewide. The single most important call you can make before missing a payment.

800-569-4287
CFPB — Mortgage Help & Forbearance

The CFPB explains your mortgage rights, how to request forbearance, how to apply for a loan modification, and what to do if your servicer is unresponsive.

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CFPB — Find a Housing Counselor

Search by zip code for HUD-approved housing counselors in Indiana. Counselors can help you understand your options, negotiate with your servicer, and apply for assistance programs.

HUD Mortgage Assistance & Foreclosure Avoidance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides guidance on avoiding foreclosure, including loan modification, forbearance, and HUD-approved housing counseling resources.

HUD — Avoiding Foreclosure

HUD's official foreclosure avoidance resource hub. Covers forbearance, repayment plans, loan modifications, short sales, and deed-in-lieu options.

CFPB — File a Servicer Complaint

If your mortgage servicer is not responding or is violating federal servicing rules, file a complaint with the CFPB. Servicers are required to respond.

Fannie Mae — Know Your Options

Fannie Mae's homeowner resource site. Includes a loan lookup tool, explanation of forbearance and modification options, and a directory of approved housing counselors.

Freddie Mac — My Home

Freddie Mac's homeowner education and resource portal. Covers mortgage relief options, how to contact your servicer, and what to expect during the foreclosure process.

Indiana State Government

Indiana-specific agencies, courts, and state programs for homeowners in foreclosure.

State Agency
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority (IHCDA)

Indiana's state housing finance agency. Administers homeowner assistance programs and connects homeowners with HUD-approved counselors statewide.

317-232-7777
Free
HUD-Approved Housing Counselors — Indiana

Find free HUD-approved housing counseling agencies serving Indiana homeowners facing foreclosure. Counselors help you evaluate options, communicate with your lender, and apply for assistance — at no cost.

800-569-4287
Indiana Courts Self-Service Legal Center

The Indiana Supreme Court's official self-help page for homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure. Explains the judicial foreclosure process, how to respond to a complaint, and links to court forms.

Indiana Attorney General — Consumer Protection Division

The Indiana AG's office provides consumer protection resources including guidance on foreclosure rescue scams, mortgage fraud, and how to file a complaint against a predatory lender.

Marion County
Indiana Courts — MyCase Case Search

Marion County foreclosure cases are filed here. Search case records, find court dates, and access the Marion County foreclosure docket.

Marion County
Marion County Sheriff's Office

Official Marion County Sheriff's Office page. Contact the Civil Division for information on scheduled sheriff sales. If your property has been ordered to sheriff sale, call the Civil Division directly for date and details.

Indiana Code — Mortgage Foreclosure (IC 32-29-7 & IC 32-30-10)

The full text of Indiana's mortgage foreclosure statutes. IC § 32-29-7 covers mortgage liens, redemption rights, and deficiency judgments. IC § 32-30-10 covers the judicial foreclosure court procedure, required notices, and sheriff sale requirements.

Indiana Department of Financial Institutions

Regulates Indiana-chartered banks, credit unions, and mortgage servicers. File a complaint against a state-regulated lender or servicer here.

Nonprofit Housing Organizations

Indiana-based nonprofits providing housing counseling, financial assistance, and homeowner education.

HUD-Approved
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP)

INHP is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Indianapolis. Offers free foreclosure prevention counseling, budgeting assistance, and mortgage default intervention services.

317-610-4663
HUD-Approved
NeighborWorks America — Indiana Partners

National network of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Search for Indiana-based NeighborWorks partners offering free foreclosure counseling and homeowner education.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis

Provides homeownership education, financial coaching, and home repair assistance for Indianapolis-area homeowners facing housing instability.

317-921-0000
Free Hotline
HUD — Avoiding Foreclosure

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's official foreclosure prevention resource. Covers options including loan modification, forbearance, repayment plans, and connecting with a HUD-approved housing counselor. Free hotline: 888-995-4673.

888-995-4673
National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)

The NFCC network includes HUD-approved agencies in Indiana offering free or low-cost housing counseling, debt management, and foreclosure prevention services.

800-388-2227
Center for Responsible Lending

Research and policy organization focused on predatory lending and foreclosure. Publishes state-by-state foreclosure data and guides on identifying foreclosure rescue scams.

Educational Resources

Authoritative guides, research, and educational content on foreclosure, mortgage law, and homeowner rights.

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CFPB — What to Do If You Can't Pay Your Mortgage

Step-by-step CFPB guide for homeowners who have missed or are about to miss a mortgage payment. Covers forbearance requests, repayment plans, loan modifications, and when to contact a HUD counselor.

Official
Indiana Courts — Foreclosure Self-Help Guide

The Indiana Supreme Court's official self-help page for homeowners facing mortgage foreclosure. Explains the judicial foreclosure process step by step, including how to respond to a complaint and what happens at a sheriff sale.

CFPB — What Happens During Foreclosure

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's plain-language guide to the foreclosure process. Covers what to expect at each stage, your rights as a homeowner, and options to avoid foreclosure. Written for non-attorneys.

CFPB — Understanding Foreclosure

Plain-language explanation of the foreclosure process, key terms, and homeowner rights under federal mortgage servicing rules (RESPA, TILA, and the CFPB servicing rules).

Cornell LII — Foreclosure Law Overview

Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute overview of foreclosure law, including judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure, the foreclosure process, and key federal statutes.

CFPB — What To Do If Your Servicer Isn't Following the Law

Plain-language CFPB guide on homeowner rights when a mortgage servicer violates federal rules. Covers the 120-day rule before foreclosure initiation, loss mitigation requirements, dual-tracking prohibitions, and how to file a complaint.

Urban Institute — Housing Finance Policy Center

Research and data on housing finance, foreclosure trends, and mortgage market conditions. Includes Indiana-specific housing data and analysis of foreclosure prevention program effectiveness.

Bartolini Cash Buyers — Our Guides

Our own guides, tools, and educational content for Marion County homeowners facing foreclosure.

Free Guide
Indiana Foreclosure Laws & Homeowner Rights

Our complete guide to Indiana foreclosure law — the judicial process, notice requirements, your rights at each stage, and what happens at a sheriff sale.

Free Guide
How to Stop Foreclosure in Indianapolis

Practical options for Indianapolis homeowners facing foreclosure: forbearance, loan modification, short sale, deed-in-lieu, and cash sale. Includes Indiana-specific timelines.

Free Guide
Pre-Foreclosure in Indianapolis — What to Do

What pre-foreclosure means in Indiana, how long the window lasts, and what your options are before a complaint is filed.

Behind on Mortgage in Indianapolis

What happens when you fall behind on your mortgage in Indiana, how servicers are required to treat you under federal law, and what options are available at each stage.

Avoid the Sheriff Sale in Indiana

How Indiana sheriff sales work, what happens to your equity and credit after a sale, and how to avoid one — including selling before the sale date.

Free Download
Free Indiana Pre-Foreclosure Survival Playbook

Our free downloadable guide for Indiana homeowners in pre-foreclosure. Covers the timeline, your rights, your options, and what to do in the first 24 hours after missing a payment.

Tax Lien House Indiana — Selling with Delinquent Taxes

How Indiana property tax liens work, what happens if you don't pay, and how to sell a house with delinquent taxes — including how liens are paid off at closing.

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