October is here, which can only mean one thing: $50 billion in option-ARM mortgages ratcheting up to higher interest rates. Here’s four posts of ours that can help affected homeowners see their way clear:

4 Things To Try Before Foreclosure
How To Save Your Home from Foreclosure
How To: Avoid Foreclosure
Facing Foreclosure? Take A Deep Breath And Don’t Panic

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