Asking for financial help is never easy, regardless of how much you need it. So, Keep Your Home California wanted to create a much easier-to-use website that asks a dozen questions and serves as the first step in applying for the mortgage assistance program.

It’s a big step forward for the federally funded, state-run program with almost $2 billion available for hard-hit homeowners in California. Program officials hope it makes the program more accessible for homeowners and eliminates those fears about seeking help, especially when it comes to finances.

With the new website (www.KeepYourHomeCalifornia.org), homeowners can learn in just a few clicks – and a few minutes (it could possibly take you seconds) – if they might qualify for the program and, if so, which programs will likely meet their needs. If homeowners make it through the 12 questions and are considered “pre-eligible,” then we encourage them to pick up…