Federal & State HECM Resources

Find HUD-approved counselors, government agencies, and consumer protection resources in your state.

Select Your State for Local Resources

Choose your state to find HUD-approved counselors and state-specific consumer protection agencies.

Federal HECM Resources

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Official HECM information, counselor directory, and resources.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA)

HECM insurance and program guidelines.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

Consumer protection information and complaint filing.

National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Independent reverse mortgage information and counseling.

AARP

Senior-focused financial education and reverse mortgage resources.

National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)

Industry association with consumer education resources.

📋 Important: Required HECM Counseling

Federal law requires all HECM applicants to complete counseling with a HUD-approved housing counselor before proceeding with a loan application. This counseling is designed to ensure you fully understand how a reverse mortgage works, the costs involved, and alternatives that may be available.

Use the HUD Counselor Search Tool or select your state above to find approved counselors in your area.