MSU Extension says foreclosure inquiries up; HUD‑approved counseling available

Aug 12, 2026

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.

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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.

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