- Access an on-line list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies: https://hudgov-answers.force.com/housingcounseling/s/
- Call HUD's interactive voice system toll-free at 1-800-569-4287 for a list of HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agencies and their contact information
- Additional housing counseling information is available at: https://www.hud.gov/i_want_to/talk_to_a_housing_counselor
- To search for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Counseling Agency: https://entp.hud.gov/idapp/html/hecm_agency_look.cfm
Additional counseling resources (including senior citizens):
- The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC): 1-800-388-2227
- Money Management International (MMI): 1-866-889-9347
- Clearpoint Financial Solutions (Division of Money Management International): 1-800-750-2227
- National Council on Aging (NCOA): 1-855-899-3778 or https://www.ncoa.org/
Housing counseling agencies can give you advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues, and reverse mortgages.
If you’re among those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be concerned about how to pay your mortgage or rent. Federal and state governments have announced plans to help struggling homeowners during this time. For more information, including how to apply for money to cover rent and utilities, please visit: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/
Additional information and resources for Borrowers impacted by COVID-19 are available on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) website at: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/guide-coronavirus-mortgage-relief-options/
Benefits.gov is an online resource to help you find federal benefits you may be eligible for in the United States. Visit: https://www.benefits.gov/ for more information and a link to the Benefit Finder, to find information on government benefits you may be eligible to receive.