STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) wants homeowners with mortgage-payment difficulties to know they may be eligible for assistance through a variety of federal programs.

“Making Home Affordable” is an official program of the Housing and Urban Development Department and U.S. Treasury.

Through the Making Home Affordable program, you can

  • Refinance and take advantage of lower mortgage interest rates.
  • Reduce your monthly mortgage payments.
  • Get mortgage relief if you’re unemployed.
  • Get help when you owe more than your home is worth.
  • Avoid foreclosure when homeownership is no longer affordable or desirable.

You can also talk to a housing counselor to get advice on buying a home, avoiding foreclosure, or learning about reverse mortgages.

If you’re considering refinancing your mortgage, learn the costs and determine if the time is right for you.

Get help with your mortgage and foreclosure questions.

About The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR)

The Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR) is the largest not-for-profit trade association in Staten Island, N.Y.

SIBOR exists to enhance the ability and opportunity of its members to conduct their business successfully and ethically; and to promote the preservation of the public’s right to own, transfer and use real property.

Comprised of over 1,600 members, SIBOR serves real estate agents, brokers and affiliated professionals throughout the borough and surrounding areas.

SIBOR is the provider of the Staten Island Multiple Listing Service Inc. (SIMLS), which works as a clearinghouse through which more than 250 local real estate firms exchange information on properties they have listed for sale. Together, its members participate in over 3,000 real estate transactions every year.

All SIBOR members belong to the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

SIBOR may be reached at 718-928-3220 and viewed online at http://siborrealtors.com. SIBOR may also be visited on Facebook at “Staten Island Living,” on Twitter via @SIBOR, and on YouTube at the Staten Island Board of Realtors and RelevantPR channels.

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