Program encourages borrowers to pursue loan modifications

Freddie Mac and 13 national and local non-profit organizations recently announced the launch of Freddie Mac Borrower Help Centers, including one in San Bernardino.

The centers are designed to encourage delinquent borrowers to pursue mortgage workouts. At the centers, Freddie Mac borrowers will receive free, confidential one-on-one mortgage counseling.

The company also is launching a separate Borrower Help Network which will offer similar counseling services over the phone to targeted Freddie Mac borrowers.