The Act 91 notice starts a clock
Before foreclosing, a Pennsylvania lender sends an Act 91 notice explaining the right to apply for a HEMAP loan that could cover delinquent payments. Homeowners have 33 days from the date of the notice to apply, and the lender cannot take foreclosure action during that period. HEMAP asks that the home be owner-occupied and that you can resume full payments within 24 months. PHFA runs a hotline at 1-855-827-3466. Pennsylvania residents can get free housing counseling through the program.
