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The Department strives to maintain a system to promptly and efficiently act on consumer complaints by providing information about how to file complaints, its procedures for complaint investigation, disposition or resolution.
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Helpful Links for Consumers
We have grouped the links for consumers by topic. If you cannot find what you are looking for, or need a paper copy of any of the materials, listed below, please contact us.
- COVID-19 Resource Links
- Counseling and Assistance Organizations
- Home Buyer Assistance Programs for All Professions
- Texas Statewide Homebuyer Education Program
- HomeFree-USA – Nonprofit Homeownership Counseling Organization
- Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America – Nonprofit Advocacy
- NeighborWorks® Foreclosure Tips and Help
- Homeownership Preservation Foundation
- Support & Guidance for Homeowners
- FDIC Cybersecurity Resources
- 10 Ways to Protect Your Personal Information and Your Money
- More About How to Protect Yourself From Data Breaches
- Getting Social With Your Bank
- What to Know If Criminals Disrupt a Bank’s Internet Services
- Avoiding Scams: Sticking to the Basics Can Go a Long Way
- Avoiding Fraud, Protecting Your Privacy: Best Practices for Young Adults
- How Older Adults Can Steer Clear of Scam Artists
- Don’t Get Taken by Wire Transfer Scams
- Protecting Your Plastic from High-Tech Criminals
- Using Technology to Remain Financially Fit
- Safe Mobile Banking: Our Latest Tips for Protecting Yourself
- Logging In…and Locking Out Fraud Artists
- Your Wallet: A Loser’s Manual
- Can You Spot a Scam?
- Other Topics, Links, and Publications
Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending
Hector Retta, Commissioner
2601 N. Lamar, Suite 201,
Austin, TX 78705
1-877-276-5550
smlinfo@sml.texas.gov
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