24 C.F.R. § 206.41 Counseling.
Title 24 - Housing and Urban Development
(a) List provided. At the time of the initial contact with the prospective mortgagor, the mortgagee shall give the mortgagor a list of the names and addresses of housing counseling agencies which have been approved by the Secretary as responsible and able to provide the information described in paragraph (b) of this section. The mortgagor must receive counseling. (b) Information to be provided. A counselor must discuss with the mortgagor: (1) The information required by section 255(f) of the National Housing Act; (2) Whether the mortgagor has signed a contract or agreement with an estate planning service firm that requires, or purports to require, the mortgagor to pay a fee on or after closing that may exceed amounts permitted by the Secretary or this part; and (3) If such a contract has been signed under §206.41(b)(2), the extent to which services under the contract may not be needed or may be available at nominal or no cost from other sources, including the mortgagee. (c) Certificate. The counselor will provide the mortgagor with a certificate stating that the mortgagor has received counseling. The mortgagor shall provide the mortgagee with a copy of the certificate. [54 FR 24833, June 9, 1989, as amended at 61 FR 49033, Sept. 17, 1996; 64 FR 2988, Jan. 19, 1999]
Title 24: Housing and Urban Development
PART 206—HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE INSURANCE
Subpart B—Eligibility; Endorsement
Eligible Mortgagors
§ 206.41 Counseling.
