(f) The mediation conference shall take place in person, or over the phone, at a time
and place deemed mutually convenient for the parties by an individual employed by
a HUD-approved, independent counseling agency selected by the mortgagee to serve as
a mediation coordinator, but not later than sixty (60) days following the mailing
of the notice. The mortgagor shall cooperate in all respects with the mediation coordinator
including, but not limited to, providing all necessary financial and employment information
and completing any and all loan resolution proposals and applications deemed appropriate
by the mediation coordinator. A mediation conference between the mortgagor and mortgagee
conducted by a mediation coordinator shall be provided at no cost to the mortgagor.
The HUD-approved counseling agency shall be compensated by the mortgagee for mediation
conferences that take place at a rate not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per
mediation. The HUD-approved agency shall be entitled to a filing fee not to exceed
one hundred dollars ($100) per mediation engagement.