Avoiding Scams
How Do I Find a Legitimate Foreclosure Help Company in Texas?
Legitimate help is free to talk to and never asks for upfront payment to "stop your foreclosure" or "guarantee" a loan modification — those are hallmark...

Legitimate help is free to talk to and never asks for upfront payment to "stop your foreclosure" or "guarantee" a loan modification — those are hallmark scam phrases.
What to Check
Look for HUD-approval status (searchable on HUD's website), a real, verifiable phone number and physical presence in Texas, and be wary of anyone pressuring you to sign documents quickly or to stop communicating with your actual lender.
A legitimate advisor's incentive is helping you find the right path, whatever that is — including a modification, a sale, or simply understanding your timeline — not steering you toward a single product.