Department of Finance Offers Tips to Distressed Homeowners on How to Avoid Mortgage Relief Scams

April 22, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As a part of Financial Literacy Month the Idaho Department of Finance is promoting online resources for homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments, or who may be at risk of falling behind on their mortgage payments. “Homeowners need to know that federal and state laws are in place to protect them from mortgage relief scams that have sprung up during the mortgage crisis,” said Gavin Gee, Department of Finance director.