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HUD Office of Housing Counseling

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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

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Champions of Change

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

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Housing Counseling Grants

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

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Avoiding Foreclosure

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

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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.

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Counseling Partners

Information for Housing Counseling Professionals

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Homeless Assistance

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

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Rental Assistance

Learn more about renting and HUD rental assistance programs

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Buying a Home

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

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Help for Homeowners

Helpful information for families that already own their home

HUD has published its Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Housing Counseling Program: Please visit our FY13 NOFA grant page for more information and for instructions on how to apply.

Housing Counseling NOFA Training Webinar: Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern time. This FREE webinar will discuss the FY2013 NOFA for HUD's Comprehensive Housing Counseling Program, and will cover changes to the application process including the new charts, funding methodologies, the rating factors with information on specific charts, as well as submission requirements and other technical issues. Read more.

Information for Housing Counselors about Disaster Relief Options for FHA Homeowners: FHA provides options for homeowners in times of disaster. To learn more about what options are available to homeowners please visit FHA's Disaster Relief webpage. For additional information please visit HUD's Hurricane Sandy Resource Webpage. Mortgage help for homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy.

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.