Wendy Ramos, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania’s HomeOwnership Specialist, recently received her HUD Housing Counseling certification from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The HUD Housing Counseling Program supports the delivery of a wide variety of housing counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low- to moderate-income renters, and the homeless. These services include pre-purchase counseling, foreclosure counseling, FHA loans, VA and USDA housing, and more. To provide housing counseling services through HUD Programs, individuals must certify through HUD by way of passing the HUD Housing Counseling Certification Examination and verifying employment at a Housing Counseling Agency.
“To me, being a Housing Counselor means walking alongside people during some of the most uncertain times of their lives - not to fix everything for them, but to help them see the steps more clearly. It's about restoring hope, building knowledge and making sure no one feels alone in the process,” said Wendy.
HUD has a network of more than 2,000 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that serve individuals and families across the United States and Puerto Rico. These agencies are trained to assist current and prospective homeowners and renters in making responsible choices regarding their housing and finances.
“Wendy’s HUD certification is the result of her tireless effort and dedication. This accomplishment speaks not only to her professional growth but also to her unwavering commitment to helping homeowners and homebuyers in our community,” said Pamela Anslinger, Director of HomeOwnership Services at NeighborWorks.
Wendy joins Pamela Anslinger, Fernanda Proaño and Kathi Tavera as HUD-certified housing counselors at NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania.
