New FEMA Major and Emergency Disaster Declarations
June 24, 2022
View the 2021 and 2022 FEMA Disaster Declarations with individual assistance available and FEMA disaster declarations for the current month.
Register Today: 2022 Housing Counseling Community Conference – August 9-11, 2022
June 17, 2022
The Community Conference is a networking and educational conference for HUD-approved HCAs, as well as national, regional, and local industry stakeholders interested in partnering with HCAs.
Read the New Edition of The Bridge Newsletter
June 08, 2022
HUD's Office of Housing Counseling published a new edition of "The Bridge" Newsletter for Housing Counselors.
New Housing Counseling Agency Locator Tools
June 08, 2022
HUD announced the implementation of new online and telephonic technology, providing expanded information for those seeking assistance from a HUD-approved housing counseling agency.
HUD Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of National Homeownership Month
June 01, 2022
This year’s NHM celebrates the 20th year of this opportunity to amplify the benefits of homeownership and the work that remains to achieve fairness and equity in access to affordable homeownership for all Americans who seek it.
Materials Posted: Serving Communities Through Housing Counseling Virtual Conference – May 10-11, 2022
May 23, 2022
View the materials from the virtual conference sponsored by OHC, CPD, and FPM.
HUD Expands Eviction Protection and Diversion Program with Additional $20 Million
May 13, 2022
On May 9, 2022, HUD announced $20 million in new grants for its Eviction Protection Grant Program.
FHFA Announces Mandatory Use of the Supplemental Consumer Information Form
May 04, 2022
The SCIF collects information about the borrower's language preference, so lenders can better understand borrower needs during the home buying process.
FHA Adds 40-Year Mortgage Modification With Partial Claim to Home Retention Options for Struggling Borrowers
April 19, 2022
FHA announced that it is adding a new, 40-year mortgage modification option for mortgage servicers to use in conjunction with its partial claim option to assist additional borrowers who are behind on their mortgage payments for FHA Title II forward mortgages.
40-Year Loan Modification Proposed Rule Published in the Federal Register for Public Comment
April 18, 2022
HUD published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that will allow mortgagees to provide a 40-year loan modification option to borrowers who may not otherwise qualify for payment reduction or other loss mitigation options.