The Mortgage Stress Handbook from Legal Aid is a practical guide for people having trouble with their mortgage. You can download the PDF here. Mortgage Stress Handbook

This handbook will help guide you to get a repayment arrangement in place with your lender.

The handbook covers:

1. What the lender has to do to take possession of your home

2. What you can do to stop the lender taking possession of your home

3. How to negotiate a repayment arrangement

4. What to do if the lender won’t agree to a repayment arrangement

5. Accessing your superannuation and mortgage assistance (if available)

6. Getting a stay if the lender has a court order to evict you from your home

7. Getting help