HECM Counselor Resources

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On this site you’ll find everything you need to know about the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counselor roster, information about the HECM Exam, training, and continuing education requirements.  As an active HECM counselor, you will have the ability to log in and use the Forums, Find a Colleague feature, and our Ask the Expert Tool.

NeighborWorks America is the country's preeminent leader in affordable housing and community development and provides training and technical assistance to active and prospective HECM counselors through its NeighborWorks Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling (NCHEC) with support from HUD.

HECM Counselors- are you interested in a one-on-one coaching session with an experienced HECM counselor? Help make this a reality by providing us with input through a SHORT online survey.

HECM training scholarship applications sponsored by Atlantic Philanthropies are now being accepted for the Training Institute in Cincinnati, OH August 13-17th, where the new 5 day version of HO111 will be released.  Applicants must take at least one HECM course, and applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Prospective HECM Counselors

Interested in becoming a HUD HECM Counselor? Start by reading the HUD roster requirements.  Prospective counselors can also search NeighborWorks’ HECM training offerings, and information on the HUD HECM exam.  Topics include an overview of the exam, study materials, registration guidance and a practice exam.

Active HECM Counselors

Consumers

If you are interested in obtaining a reverse mortgage you can visit our Consumer Resources page, or go to HUD's website to find a HECM counselor in your area.