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.
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.
Once you’re on the HUD HECM roster, you’ll be invited to create an account. As a free registered user you can post in the HECM Counselor Forums, Ask an Expert a specific question, Find a Colleague in a specific geographic region, find information on how to remain active on the HUD HECM roster, and more!
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.
