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Posted On October 07, 2016

Time running out for Nevada’s foreclosure mediation program

Seeking to avoid foreclosure? A state program can help – but not for long.

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In the wake of the housing crisis, Nevada lawmakers established the state’s Foreclosure Mediation Program (FMP) in 2009 to help residents stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure if possible. The program provides mediators who can help lenders and homeowners come to an agreement before lenders foreclose on the home.

The program is set to end on June 30, 2017, so if you want to take advantage of it, you don’t have much time. The program won’t be accepting new enrollments after the end of 2016.

How to Enroll

In some cases, enrollment is nearly automatic. If a Notice of Default and Election to Sell notice have already been filed on your home, your lender is required to provide you with information on scheduling mediation. You’ll have between 20 and 30 days to return the enrollment form to FMP.

If you think you’re at risk of losing your home but a notice hasn’t been filed yet, you can still participate in mediation. You’ll need to have a housing counseling agency document your financial hardship and risk of mortgage default. The FMP has a list of approved counseling agencies and other resources on its website.

Whether you participate in the state’s mediation program or not, an attorney can also help you look at a variety of other options for avoiding foreclosure and keeping your house, including loan modification or a short sale agreement.

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Taylor L. Randolph

Taylor L. Randolph, the founder of Randolph Law Firm, P.C., located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, and IRS tax problems. An award-winning attorney who is admitted to practice before the IRS nationwide, Taylor excels in the representation of individuals and businesses who are facing legal challenges.

Years of Experience: Nearly 20 years
Nevada Registration Status: Active

Bar & Court Admissions: Nevada State Bar Association U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court, 2006 U.S. Tax Court, 2006

author-bio-image author-bio-image
Taylor L. Randolph

Taylor L. Randolph, the founder of Randolph Law Firm, P.C., located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy, foreclosure prevention, and IRS tax problems. An award-winning attorney who is admitted to practice before the IRS nationwide, Taylor excels in the representation of individuals and businesses who are facing legal challenges.

Years of Experience: Nearly 20 years
Nevada Registration Status: Active

Bar & Court Admissions: Nevada State Bar Association U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 2006 U.S. Supreme Court, 2006 U.S. Tax Court, 2006