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HO307vc: Advanced Foreclosure Case Study Practicum

This advanced course is designed for experienced foreclosure counselors ready to sharpen their skills through real-world case study practice. You’ll work through complex scenarios to analyze client files, identify discrepancies and develop resolution strategies. Learn how to apply solution-focused counseling, create crisis budgets and guide clients through appeals and follow-up. You’ll also strengthen your ability to evaluate servicer decisions and complete loss mitigation packages. This course is ideal for counselors who want to deepen their expertise and meet the second part of the Foreclosure Intervention and Default Counseling Certification requirements.

This course is ideal for counselors who want to deepen their expertise and meet the second part of the Foreclosure Intervention and Default Counseling Certification requirements.

What You'll Learn

  • Analyze complex foreclosure cases and identify solutions using real-world, hands-on counseling techniques.
  • Guide clients to create crisis budgets, long-term plans and navigate appeals with confidence.
  • Apply advanced skills to support homeowners through challenging situations and promote housing stability.

Live Session Schedule

Week 1:

Monday, January 13, 2027 | 11:30am - 1pm EST

Week 2:

Monday, January 20, 2027 | 11:30am - 1pm EST

Week 3:

Monday, January 27, 2027 | 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

Week 4:

Monday, February 3, 2027 | 11:30am - 1:00pm EST

Come Prepared for the Course

This faculty-led course takes place over four weeks and includes up to a 90-minute weekly live web conference session, self-paced online assignments and the use of peer discussion forums. Learners should expect to spend approximately four hours per week on course related reading and assignments. All required coursework is due by 11:59 p.m. PT on the designated day of class.

Pre-Work & Preparation

Pre-Work & Preparation

Complete all pre-work by provided deadlines

Active Participation

Active Participation

Attend live sessions and engage in collaborative activities

Software Requirements

Software Requirements

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Zoom proficiency required

Hardware Setup

Hardware Setup

Dual monitors, webcam and file management capabilities

Your Instructor

Brenda Grauer

Brenda Grauer

Brenda Grauer has 30 years experience as an advocate in the field of affordable housing, community investment, and foreclosure prevention. She currently serves as the Manager of Community Engagement and Partnerships for a local legal services program where she conducts outreach and builds relationships with community-based organizations to drive projects that improve access for marginalized communities to the justice system. As a HUD-certified HECM counselor, Brenda provides direct counseling to over 400 older homeowners per year on reverse mortgages and default counseling to help them retain homeownership and age in place. Brenda is also a licensed attorney specializing in residential real estate matters and is a former Senior Policy Advisor for the Illinois Attorney General where she created a Homeowner Assistance Hotline that offered assistance to over 5000 households annually.

What Learners Are Saying

"This course gave me exactly what I needed to get started in housing counseling. The practical tools and real-world examples made it easy to apply what I learned immediately with my clients."

Maria Rodriguez

Housing Counselor, Urban CDC

"As someone transitioning from social work into housing counseling, this course provided the perfect foundation. The content was incredibly relevant to my daily work."

David Chen

Community Development Specialist

"The instructor's expertise really shines through in every module. I appreciated the balance of theory and practical application."

Sarah Johnson

Housing Program Manager

Foreclosure Intervention and Default Counseling Certification

Foreclosure Intervention and Default Counseling Certification

This NCHEC Certification is awarded to counselors who specialize in foreclosure intervention and default counseling.
Both courses must be completed within a three-year period to qualify for certification.

Courses needed to earn this credential:

  • HO345 Foreclosure Intervention and Default Counseling Certification, Part I (faculty-led or in-person)
  • HO307 Advanced Foreclosure: Case Study Practicum (faculty-led or in-person)
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