Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Referral Order is a judicial order issued by the court to refer a mortgage foreclosure case to mediation. This order requires the borrower and lender to attend a mediation session with a neutral third-party mediator. The goal of the mediation is to work out a mutually satisfactory resolution between the lender and borrower to avoid foreclosure. There are two types of Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Referral Order: voluntary and mandatory. Voluntary Mediation Referral Order is initiated by either the borrower or lender, while a Mandatory Mediation Referral Order is issued by the court. The mediation process is designed to help the parties come to an agreement on a repayment plan or loan modification that will benefit both parties. The mediation process is free of charge to the parties and serves as an alternative to foreclosure.