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MSU Extension says foreclosure inquiries up; HUD‑approved counseling available
Summary
MSU Extension staff told the policy committee they are receiving more foreclosure inquiries — "30 to 60 inquiries per month" — and emphasized that the Extension is a HUD‑approved housing counseling agency offering one‑on‑one counseling and pre‑purchase services.
Jennifer Ortwist, a financial and home‑ownership education specialist with MSU Extension, told commissioners the office has seen a rise in residents seeking help with mortgage default and delinquency.
"We've noticed an interesting trend in the last 6 to 9 months where we are receiving an increased amount of folks who are facing foreclosure," Ortwist said. She said the team handles "anywhere from 30 to 60 inquiries per month" and provides both group education and individualized, HUD‑approved housing counseling.
Ortwist said individualized counseling requires applicants to complete documentation but that Extension provides pre‑purchase counseling and foreclosure support when residents follow through. Commissioners asked about client identification and referrals; Ortwist said the program uses stratified marketing and partnerships — including the housing commission, Michigan Works and local employers — to reach people in need.
The committee did not take a funding vote at the meeting; commissioners offered to make referrals and encouraged broader outreach to residents they encounter.
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