Illinois industry appointments update - 11/16/2007

NFCC launches risk assessment tool for consumersMortgagePress.comMortgage risk assessment consumer tools The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) has introduced a new diagnostic tool, the Mortgage Reality Check, to assist homeowners in determining whether they might be at risk of foreclosure. Developed by certified housing experts and available at www.housinghelpnow.org, the easy-to-take quiz is designed to help homeowners understand their situation, identify problems and provide guidance about their options and where to turn for help. The NFCC is a national, nonprofit credit counseling organization based in Silver Spring, Md. For more information, call (301) 589-5600 or visit www.nfcc.org.