The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award more than $40 million for housing counseling programs that help families find and keep housing. Grants will be awarded to [HUD-approved counseling agencies][1] and [State Housing Finance Agencies][2] nationwide that help people avoid foreclosure and mortgage scams, get information about buying or renting a home, improve their credit scores, and qualify for a [reverse mortgage][3].
[1]: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/i_want_to/talk_to_a_housing_counselor
[2]: http://www.ncsha.org/housing-help
[3]: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/housing/sfh/hecm/rmtopten
URL: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/press/press_releases_media_advisories/2011/HUDNo.11-280
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