Golden Home Services Mortgage Relief FTC Refunds
File your claim on the official site → Takes you to JND Legal Administration (1-833-674-0067) — filing is free.
What happened
The FTC and California DFPI alleged this operation (also using names like Academy Home Services, Amstar Service Group, Home Matters USA) charged illegal upfront fees for sham mortgage relief falsely tied to government/COVID programs. In June 2026 the FTC sent 1,821 checks totaling more than $2.8 million.
Who qualifies
Homeowners who paid Golden Home Services or its affiliated names for mortgage relief services; checks were mailed automatically.
How much you could get
1,821 checks totaling $2.8M+ mailed June 2026 (averages roughly $1,500, varies by amount paid); cash within 90 days
Key dates
| Proof required | none |
|---|---|
| Claims administrator | JND Legal Administration (1-833-674-0067) |
Worth knowing
Mortgage-relief victims are frequent re-targeting victims — the FTC never charges to release a refund.
Is this legit?
Yes — here is the paper trail we verified on 2026-07-10:
- https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds/golden-home-services-settlement — ftc.gov refund program page (fetched 2026-07-10)
Scam check: the only place to file is the official administrator link above. Ignore texts or ads offering to "file for you" for a fee.