Foreclosure help and legal resources for Indianapolis Metro homeowners
Foreclosure cases move fast, and knowing where to turn for real help matters. This page gathers the state agencies, federal programs, legal aid organizations, and housing counselors that homeowners in the Indianapolis metro area can contact for guidance, whether that means filing a complaint against a lender, finding a HUD-certified counselor, or getting connected with an attorney.
Every organization listed here is a real, verifiable source, not a paid lead-generation service.
Government & regulatory
This is general information, not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional about your situation.
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Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA)
State housing finance agency that certifies foreclosure-prevention counselors statewide and previously administered Indiana's federally funded Hardest Hit Fund mortgage-assistance program.
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Indiana Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
State regulator that licenses mortgage lenders and loan originators operating in Indiana and accepts consumer complaints against licensed lenders and servicers.
Visit website → Phone: 800-382-4880 or 317-232-3955 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204 -
Indiana Judicial Branch Self-Service Legal Center – Mortgage Foreclosure Help
Official court resource explaining the judicial foreclosure process in Indiana, including the settlement-conference process for cases filed after July 1, 2009.
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Federal agency that funds and certifies free or low-cost housing counseling nationwide and operates a hotline to locate HUD-approved counselors for foreclosure avoidance.
Visit website → Phone: 800-569-4287; TTY 800-877-8339
Industry & professional associations
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Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA)
Statewide voluntary bar association representing the majority of practicing Indiana attorneys; provides "Get Legal Help" resources directing consumers to local lawyer referral services.
Consumer protection
This is general information only. Follow each body's official guidance for your situation.
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Indiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division (Homeowner Protection Unit)
State agency that investigates mortgage fraud, predatory lending, and unlicensed foreclosure consultants, and connects homeowners with housing counselors and settlement-conference guidance.
Visit website → Phone: 317-232-6330, toll-free 1-800-382-5516 -
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Federal agency that regulates mortgage servicers, explains homeowner rights during foreclosure, and provides a tool to find HUD-approved housing counselors.
Legal help
This is general information, not legal advice. Speak to a qualified professional about your specific situation.
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Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission (Office of Judicial & Attorney Regulation)
State body that investigates and prosecutes claims of professional misconduct against Indiana-licensed attorneys, including foreclosure attorneys; the place to file a grievance about an attorney's conduct.
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Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS)
Nonprofit law firm providing free civil legal assistance to eligible low-income Indiana residents statewide, including a dedicated foreclosure legal assistance project.
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Indianapolis Bar Association – Lawyer Referral Service
Local bar association program that helps the public find qualified attorneys, including in foreclosure and real estate matters, serving Marion County and surrounding counties.
Support organisations
This is general information, not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional about your situation.
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Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN)
Statewide coalition of housing counseling agencies, lenders, and government agencies offering free, confidential foreclosure-prevention counseling to Indiana homeowners.
Visit website → Phone: 1-877-GET-HOPE (877-438-4673) 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204 -
Homeowner's HOPE Hotline (995Hope, a GreenPath Financial Wellness company)
National nonprofit hotline offering free, 24/7 foreclosure-prevention counseling and action plans for homeowners facing default; referenced by HUD as the "Homeowners Hope Hotline."
Visit website → Phone: 1-888-995-4673 (888-995-HOPE) -
NeighborWorks America
Congressionally chartered national nonprofit supporting a network of community-based housing organizations; historically administered the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling program funding local counseling agencies.
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Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP)
Indianapolis-based nonprofit (established 1988) providing free HUD-certified housing counseling, including help with delinquency, forbearance, loan modification, and foreclosure prevention, for Marion County homeowners.
Visit website → Phone: (317) 610-4640 (Post Purchase Counseling)
Need a provider rather than a resource? Talk to an attorney.