Lenders searching for counseling agencies by zip code may use CFPB’s tool
To find a HUD-participating agency using HUD's automated voice response tool, please call 1-800-569-4287
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FHA Borrower’s Letter
Recently the Office of Housing Counseling sent out letters to homeowners who may have fallen behind on their mortgage. If you are having difficulty paying your mortgage, please look at the letter below that describes your mortgage type for information on how a housing counseling agency can assist you.
Letters were provided in English and Spanish.
HUD Office of Housing Counseling Brochures
HUD provides support to a nationwide network of housing counseling agencies. These participating agencies provide tools to current homeowners, prospective home buyers, renters, homeless, and victims of disaster, so they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs.
Resources:
- First-Time Homebuyers Credit 101
- First-Time Homebuyers Housing Counseling and You
- First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage 101
- First-Time Homebuyers - On the Money
- Homeowners Keys to Success Ownership
- Homeowners Guide to Facing Foreclosure
- Homeowners Guide to Dealing with Default
- Renters Guide Renting 101
- Renters Guide the Bottom Line
- Housing Counseling - Smart Move! (Poster)
- Housing Counseling - Smart Move! (Brochure)
- Housing Counseling - General Housing Counseling Poster
Spanish Versions of the above
- First Time Homebuyers - On the Money (Spanish Version)
- First Time Homebuyers Mortgage 101 (Spanish Version)
- First Time Homebuyers Housing Counseling and You (Spanish Version)
- First Time Homebuyers Credit 101 (Spanish Version)
- Homeowners Guide to Facing Foreclosure (Spanish Version)
- Homeowners Guide to Dealing with Default (Spanish Version)
- Renters Guide Renting 101 (Spanish Version)
- Renters Guide the Bottom Line (Spanish Version)
- Housing Counseling - Smart Move (Spanish Version)
Housing Counseling Agency Resources
- FY2021 Comprehensive Housing Counseling NOFO FAQs
- Housing Counseling
- Buying a Home
- Foreclosure
- Homeowners
- Rental
- Reverse Mortgage
- Homeless
- Disaster Assistance
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