Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling | OPEN COMMUNITIES - Reverse Mortgage Counseling
1740 Ridge Avenue, Suite 117, Evanston, IL 60201
Eligibility
Must be seniors ages 55 years and older
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
847-501-5760
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call for appointment
Documents Required:
- Pre-Intake Form
- Other documents vary based on services
Fees
- Set Program Fee: $150.00
- Discount available
Service area
Lake County, IL
Assists seniors through the process of qualifying for and obtaining a reverse mortgage loan (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage/HECM). Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to convert equity in their homes into income that can be used to pay for home improvements, medical costs, living expenses, or other expenses. Also offers housing counseling for seniors who are at risk of defaulting on an HECM loan.
Date of Last Formal Update
09/05/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
OPEN COMMUNITIES
Organization that provides fair housing assistance, counseling, and services.