£2m pledged to help avoid repossessions

​MINISTERS have pledged £2-million to help homeowners in North East Lincolnshire avoid repossession.The area has been identified as having a high repossession rate after new figures revealed more than one family lost their home every day between July and September last year.

The statistics show that 110 repossession orders were issued by the courts during those three months.To reduce the rate, the Government is giving North East Lincolnshire Council £2-million to add to the authority’s Preventing Repossessions Fund.A helpline for those homeowners who are facing repossession will also be advertised in the area.

A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said: “Our aim is to prevent people from becoming homeless whenever possible.“It is crucial homeowners contact their lender as soon as they are aware that they will have problems with making repayments.“

If the homeowner is in need of support and advice they should contact the homeless prevention team at as early a stage as possible.”Homeowners looking for advice should call the National Debtline on 0808 808 4000 or visit www.direct.gov.uk/mortgagehelp or call NELC homeless prevention team on (01472) 326401