6-1702. Financial counseling; counselor
requirements


A. Adequate counseling under this chapter must be provided by a counselor who is an
independent third party.


B. To qualify as an independent third party, the counselor may not be associated
with or compensated, directly or indirectly, by a party involved in any of the following:


1. Originating or servicing the reverse mortgage.


2. Funding the loan underlying the reverse mortgage.


3. Selling annuities, investments, long-term care insurance or any other type of
financial or insurance product.


C. Counseling services required pursuant to this chapter shall be provided by
housing counseling agencies and by counselors who follow uniform counseling protocols
approved by the United States department of housing and urban development.