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Housing Counselor Exam

The HUD Housing Counselor Exam provides you with certification needed for individuals and agencies to provide counseling service delivery.

HECM Exam

HECM Exam

The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Exam is for HUD Certified Housing Counselors ready to provide assistance FHA’s reverse mortgage program.

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We are pleased with the success of our network and excited that their hard

We are pleased with the success of our network and excited that their hard work and dedication to their clients is being recognized.

Becoming a HUD-certified counselor has paid off. We use it every day and

Becoming a HUD-certified counselor has paid off. We use it every day and the advice we give to our clients is better (and standardized to ensure clients receive the best services).

Need to request a reasonable accommodation?

Reasonable accommodations are provided to test takers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

How Does the Process Work?

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Take Exam

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