HUD Boot Camp Icebreaker

Which is an element of housing counseling, as defined by the HUD Office of Housing Counseling?

• Referrals

• Triage

• Outreach

• Development

Which is a program that is affected by the Housing Counselor Certification?

• HOME

• CDBG

• Family Self-Sufficiency

• All of these answers.

How many times does a housing counselor have to pass the certification exam to remain certified?

• Once

• Twice

• Annually

• Once every three years

Once a counselor passes the certification exam, they are HUD-certified.

• True

• False

Which is a major topic of testing on the HUD certification exam?

• Housing Affordability

• Understanding Credit

• Post-Purchase Sustainability

• Shopping for a Home

Passing the HUD certification exam will not affect your status in the THDA Network of agencies.

• True

• False

An FHA Connection Application Coordinator is a person who:

• Activates counselors who pass the exam.

• Works for your local HUD field office.

• Provides counseling related to FHA mortgage applications.

• Proctors the HUD certification at different test sites.

A counselor can self-verify their own employment status or HECM Roster in FHA Connection.

• True

• False