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This bill amends Maine's mortgage foreclosure notice requirements to provide additional consumer protections for homeowners facing potential foreclosure. Specifically, the bill adds a new mandatory warning statement to foreclosure notices that cautions borrowers about potential fraud when seeking financial assistance or loan modifications. The warning advises homeowners to be wary of criminals who may pose as legitimate negotiators, steal money or personal information, and warns them to instead seek help from HUD-approved housing counselors or licensed Maine attorneys. The bill makes technical changes to existing language, such as modifying punctuation in previous paragraphs, and will take effect on January 1, 2026. The primary goal appears to be protecting distressed mortgage holders from potential scammers who target homeowners during financially vulnerable periods by providing clear, direct guidance about avoiding fraudulent assistance offers.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=403&snum=132