The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a 90-day extension of its foreclosure moratorium on FHA-insured mortgages, including HECMs, for areas of Los Angeles County devastated by … more HUD Extends Foreclosure Relief to CA Homeowners
Darryl Hicks is Vice President of Communications for the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. In this capacity, Hicks writes for NRMLA's publications, manages the association's web sites and social media accounts, assists committees and the Board of Directors, and manages the Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional designation. Prior to joining NRMLA in 1999, Hicks spent three years in the Washington, D.C. bureau for National Mortgage News.
NRMLA Submits Letter Opposing MD Senate Bill 831
Why it matters: Maryland SB 831, as drafted, requires reverse mortgage lenders to establish escrow accounts so that loan proceeds can be used to pay for property taxes, … more NRMLA Submits Letter Opposing MD Senate Bill 831
Member Spotlight: Kathie Adler, CLIFFCO Mortgage Bankers
To help our members get to know one another, NRMLA publishes periodic Member Spotlights featuring professionals from across the reverse mortgage ecosystem. Meet Kathie Adler, a loan officer … more Member Spotlight: Kathie Adler, CLIFFCO Mortgage Bankers
House Prices Increase Year-Over-Year
U.S. house prices rose 4.5 percent between the fourth quarters of 2023 and 2024, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, and 1.4 percent … more House Prices Increase Year-Over-Year
FHA Issues Waivers of Construction Flood Elevation Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration announced in FHA Info 2025-10 that it was issuing a temporary partial regulatory waiver and related Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 (Handbook 4000.1) … more FHA Issues Waivers of Construction Flood Elevation Requirements
CFPB Director Nominee Testifies Before Senate Committee
The Senate Banking Committee heard testimony from Jonathan McKernan, President Trump’s nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The hearing also featured Dr. Stephen Miran, nominee to … more CFPB Director Nominee Testifies Before Senate Committee
NRMLA Opposes NY Bill That Would Create New Disclosure
On behalf of its members, NRMLA submitted a letter to the sponsor of New York Senate Bill 2559 (SB 2559), opposing the bill as drafted. Why it matters: … more NRMLA Opposes NY Bill That Would Create New Disclosure
From the Top: Sean Kirksey, Vice President of Reverse Mortgages, CMG Financial
Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CMG Financial is a privately held, top-producing lender founded in 1993 by Christopher M. George. The company is a recent entrant to the … more From the Top: Sean Kirksey, Vice President of Reverse Mortgages, CMG Financial
Thirty-One Percent of Retirees Would Consider Home Equity to Pay for LTC
As they age, retirees increasingly face the prospect of a large healthcare spending shock for medical issues or long-term care either because their health insurance involves significant cost sharing … more Thirty-One Percent of Retirees Would Consider Home Equity to Pay for LTC
NRMLA Coordinates Oregon Letter-Writing Campaign
Last week, NRMLA encouraged members in Oregon to communicate with their state senators to express concerns about Senate Bill 534 and the impact it may have on the continued … more NRMLA Coordinates Oregon Letter-Writing Campaign
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