CitiMortgage to Hold Call-a-Thon to Assist Distressed Homeowners

""CitiMortgage, Inc."":http://www.citimortgage.com, will host a mortgage assistance call-a-thon on Wednesday for customers who have concerns about paying their mortgages. The event begins at 7 a.m. on December 15, and continues until 1 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, December 16, EST.

According to Citi, mortgage customers can call the company's foreclosure prevention centers for information and advice during these expanded customer service hours.

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Foreclosure prevention experts will staff the event, but senior managers and supervisors will be on hand to provide additional support.

""As we head into the New Year, many people continue to be concerned about their financial matters,"" said Sanjiv Das, president and CEO of CitiMortgage. ""Because these issues are often top of mind now, we wanted to reach out to our CitiMortgage customers who may be experiencing hardship to explore ways in which we can help them.""

Das added, ""We have a number of programs and solutions available for borrowers who may need help, but our ability to assist customers begins with the start of an active dialogue.""

The call-a-thon is intended to assist customers with their concerns but also be an educational event to help homeowners understand more about the various assistance programs that may be available, Citi explained. CitiMortgage customers who have other questions related to their mortgages are also encouraged to call.

To reach CitiMortgage's call-a-thon representatives, customers may call 1-877-617-9465 toll free or visit ""www.citimortgage.com"":http://www.citimortgage.com.