President Obama

National Mortgage Servicing Settlement

Breaking Down the Mortgage Servicing Settlement: How it Helps You.

HUD Regional Administrator Ophelia Basgal, Housing Counselor Hee Joo Yoon and Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante

Champions of Change

On Thursday, March 1st, the White House honored eleven housing counselors and HUD-approved organizations as Champions of Change.

HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan

Housing Counseling Grants

Housing counseling agencies help struggling families manage their money, navigate the homebuying process, and secure their financial futures.

Help for Homeowners

Avoiding Foreclosure

There are a number of programs to assist homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure and otherwise struggling with their mortgage payments.

Senior Homeowners

Home Equity Conversion Mortgages for Seniors (HECM)

HECM or Reverse mortgages are increasing in popularity with seniors who have equity in their homes and want to supplement their income.

Housing Counseling Professionals

Counseling Partners

Information for Housing Counseling Professionals

HUD can help

Homeless Assistance

If you are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or know someone that is homeless, help is available

We found our own place!

Rental Assistance

Learn more about renting and HUD rental assistance programs

Our first home!

Buying a Home

Thinking about buying a home? We have information that can help!

This is my home!

Help for Homeowners

Helpful information for families that already own their home

About Housing Counseling:

HUD provides support to a nationwide network of Housing Counseling Agencies (HCA) and counselors. HCA's are trained and approved to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so that they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs in light of their financial situations.

Do you want advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages?

HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country to provide free or low cost advice. Search online for a housing counseling agency near you, or call HUD's interactive voice system at: (800) 569-4287.