Industry Links
Related to the
Mortgage Modification Industry

Mortgage Modification Related Links

FTC (Federal Trade Commission) - The FTC deals with issues that touch the economic life of Americans. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers' interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and research tools through hearings, workshops, and conferences; and creates practical and plain-language educational programs for consumers and businesses in a global marketplace with constantly changing technologies.

Visit their web site at www.ftc.gov

HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) - HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level.

Visit their web site at www.hud.gov

HUD's Making Home Affordable Consumer - HUD's consumer website in support of the Home Affordable Refinance Program provides homeowners with detailed information about these programs along with self-assessment tools and calculators to empower borrowers with the resources they need to determine whether they might be eligible for a modification or a refinance under the Administration's program.

Visit their web site at www.makinghomeaffordable.gov

Credit Bureaus

Equifax - A global leader in information solutions, leveraging one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, creating customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers.

Visit their web site at www.equifax.com

Experian (Experian North America) - Experian® is a global leader in providing information, analytical tools and marketing services to organizations and consumers to help manage the risk and reward of commercial and financial decisions. Using a comprehensive understanding of individuals, markets and economies, Experian helps organizations find, develop and manage customer relationships to make their businesses more profitable

Visit their web site at www.experian.com.

NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association is a not-for-profit association that oversees the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, one of the largest electronic payment networks in the world. More than 15,000 depository financial institutions originated and received 18.2 billion ACH payments in 2008. NACHA is responsible for the administration, development, and enforcement of the NACHA Operating Rules and sound risk management practices for the ACH Network.

Visit their web site at www.nacha.org