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Informational Forums

The Department of Banking is participating in a series of housing fairs designed to assist homeowners who are experiencing difficulties in paying their mortgages. The remaining schedule is:

Bridgeport, Holiday Inn, 1070 Main St.
May 16, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
May 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
New Haven, The Omni Hotel, 155 Temple St.
May 30, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
May 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information contact the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, at 860-571-3500.

Foreclosure Information

Governor M. Jodi Rell and Banking Commissioner Howard Pitkin announced the establishment of a Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Hotline - (877) 472-8313.

Homeowners who are having trouble paying their mortgage may obtain information on avoiding foreclosure.

April 2008

Broadway Lending Group, of Norfolk, VA, appears to be operating an advance fee loan scam by requiring consumers to pay a certain number of monthly payments in advance of receiving the loan proceeds.

April 2008

Fraud Scene Investigator

Check out our new on-line interactive program that teaches students and adults how to detect and stop investment fraud.