Michael Fitzpatrick, a former congressman from suburban Philadelphia who co-sponsored the Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013 with then-freshman Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA), passed away this week after … more In Memoriam: Mike Fitzpatrick, Co-Author of Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act
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Congress Set to Pass Major Retirement Bill
Lawmakers are expected to pass the first major piece of retirement legislation in a decade this week. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or SECURE … more Congress Set to Pass Major Retirement Bill
Senate Banking Committee Confirms Montgomery Nomination
By a vote of 20 to 5, the Senate Banking Committee this week approved the nomination of Brian Montgomery to be the next Deputy HUD Secretary. In addition … more Senate Banking Committee Confirms Montgomery Nomination
FHA Commissioner Shares Achievements and Priorities With Housing Subcommittee
Testifying today before the Housing, Community Development and Insurance Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives, Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Brian Montgomery said FHA has made “tremendous strides” … more FHA Commissioner Shares Achievements and Priorities With Housing Subcommittee
Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Falls Prevention
Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging released a report and held a public hearing on reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. One in … more Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Falls Prevention
Housing Secretary Promotes Reforms to Improve HECM Solvency
Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee this week, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson said financial volatility within the HECM program remains a constant … more Housing Secretary Promotes Reforms to Improve HECM Solvency
Congressional Hearing Examines HECM and How It Can Be Improved
In the first hearing of its kind in seven years, members of the Subcommittee on Housing, Insurance and Community Development invited industry and consumer stakeholders to discuss the current state … more Congressional Hearing Examines HECM and How It Can Be Improved
GAO: FHA Needs to Improve Monitoring and Oversight of HECM Outcomes and Servicing
The Federal Housing Administration could do a better job evaluating the performance of its reverse mortgage program and overseeing the companies that service loans, according to a General Accountability … more GAO: FHA Needs to Improve Monitoring and Oversight of HECM Outcomes and Servicing
Trump Officials Advocate Proposed Housing Reforms to Senators
Less than a week after the Trump Administration released its proposed Housing Finance Reform Plan, the chief architects behind the proposals – Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, Housing Secretary … more Trump Officials Advocate Proposed Housing Reforms to Senators
What Congress Is Doing to Fix America’s Retirement System
Improving retirement security has become a top priority for Congress in 2019, according to various press accounts. Advocates are watching three bills – the SECURE Act, the Butch … more What Congress Is Doing to Fix America’s Retirement System