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Facing the Mortgage Crisis: Why People Don't Get Help ANN ARBOR, MI (Michigan Radio) - This summer public broadcasters across the country are taking a look at the mortgage crisis. Michigan Radio is participating in the "Facing the Mortgage Crisis" project and today we begin a series of interviews about how the crisis is playing out in Michigan.

The state has had a foreclosure problem for several years. The crisis was intensified at first by sub-prime mortgage practices, and, now by extensive job loss, primarily in the auto industry. Since we've had such a history with this problem, it might surprise you to learn that some people who CAN get help to avoid a foreclosure. Don't.

Jamele Hage is the director of the Wayne County Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program. That group and dozens of others in Southeast Michigan have formed a coalition to get the word out that help is available.

Michigan Radio's Morning Edition host Christina Shockley spoke with Jamele.
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