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Home » Industry News & Reference » Legislation » Federal » HECM Legislative History

HECM Legislative History

An Overview of Reverse Mortgage History

NRMLA has created the following infographics that highlight key moments in the history of reverse mortgages and the FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program. Please click on the … more An Overview of Reverse Mortgage History

Posted on 02/02/2022 Categories HECM Legislative History

Section 255, National Housing Act

Editor’s note: The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program was authorized by Congress under Section 255 of the National Housing Act. This page displays the HECM statute in … more Section 255, National Housing Act

Posted on 06/09/2020 Categories HECM Legislative History
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