The Federal Housing Administration published Mortgagee Letter 2025-24 to revise policies and procedures governing appraiser roster management within FHA Connection (FHAC). Why it matters: HUD says the updates … more FHA Updates Appraiser Roster Policies and Procedures
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 Letters of Support for NJ Bills
NRMLA sent letters to the sponsors of New Jersey Senate Bill 4970 and Assembly Bill 6291 for explicitly exempting reverse mortgage transactions from an existing regulatory requirement that … more NRMLA Submits Letters of Support for NJ Bills
FOA Survey Reveals the Hidden Strain on America’s Sandwich Generation
A new survey from Finance of America finds one-third of Americans aged 40-60 report feeling significant emotional, physical, and financial strain as they try to balance caring for … more FOA Survey Reveals the Hidden Strain on America’s Sandwich Generation
OHC Releases $7 Million to Support HECM Counseling
The Office of Housing Counseling within the Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $6.93 million t0 48 grantees to support HECM counseling. Housing counseling agencies received their … more OHC Releases $7 Million to Support HECM Counseling
NRMLA Submits ECOA Comments to CFPB
On behalf of its members, NRMLA submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau concerning the CFPB’s proposed amendments to Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity … more NRMLA Submits ECOA Comments to CFPB
Senate Confirms Gormley, Cassidy Nominations
The Senate has just confirmed Joe Gormley (pictured left) as President of Ginnie Mae and Frank Cassidy as Assistant Secretary for Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner. “We applaud the Senate … more Senate Confirms Gormley, Cassidy Nominations
Nationwide: Gen X Underestimated Retirement
A new study released by the Nationwide Retirement Institute reveals that for many Gen Xers retirement has arrived faster than expected. The big picture: Despite being close to … more Nationwide: Gen X Underestimated Retirement
HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,249,125
The Federal Housing Administration announced that it will increase the maximum claim amount for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in calendar year 2026 from $1,209,750 to $1,249,125 effective for … more HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,249,125
NRMLA Submits RFI Comments to HUD/GNMA
(Editor’s note: HUD announced that the RFI comment period was extended to January 5, 2026.) With input from NRMLA’s committees and executive leadership, NRMLA submitted a detailed comment … more NRMLA Submits RFI Comments to HUD/GNMA
Member Spotlight: Lisa Lansdown, Peoples Mortgage
To help our members get to know one another, NRMLA publishes periodic member spotlights featuring professionals from across the reverse mortgage ecosystem. Meet Lisa Lansdown, senior loan officer … more Member Spotlight: Lisa Lansdown, Peoples Mortgage
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