Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing entitled, “Building Wealth and Fostering Independence: Creating Opportunities to Save” that examined the challenges that people … more Senate Aging Committee Examines How Disabled Americans Can Build Wealth and Retirement Security
Legislation
MA Lawmakers Approve Telephone/Video Counseling Extension
Massachusetts lawmakers passed legislation (SB 2472) that allows reverse mortgage borrowers to continue being counseled by phone or video through December 15, 2021. During the extension period, … more MA Lawmakers Approve Telephone/Video Counseling Extension
Congress Looking to Make Further Changes to U.S. Retirement System
Less than two years after the Secure Act ushered in significant changes to the nation’s retirement system, more modifications may be on the horizon, according to a CNBC.com … more Congress Looking to Make Further Changes to U.S. Retirement System
NRMLA Urges MA Lawmakers to Pass Counseling Bill
NRMLA submitted a letter to the leadership of the Massachusetts legislature urging lawmakers to expedite the passage of House Bill 1146, which would permanently allow video or telephonic … more NRMLA Urges MA Lawmakers to Pass Counseling Bill
Senate Confirms Todman to Be Deputy HUD Secretary
The Senate approved Adrianne Todman to be Deputy Secretary for Housing and Urban Development. The nomination was approved by voice vote on Thursday evening, June 10. Todman was … more Senate Confirms Todman to Be Deputy HUD Secretary
White House Budget Forecasts Strong HECM Performance
The Biden Administration released a Fiscal Year 2022 proposed budget late last week that predicted strong economic numbers for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program during the next … more White House Budget Forecasts Strong HECM Performance
State Update: MN Amends Reverse Mortgage Servicing Requirements
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently signed into law House File 333 (HF 333), which amends the state’s reverse mortgage loan statute to, among other things, require reverse mortgage … more State Update: MN Amends Reverse Mortgage Servicing Requirements
COVID Relief Bill Includes Funding to Help Delinquent Borrowers
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that President Biden signed last week contributes just under $10 billion to the Homeowners Assistance Fund that states will use to assist … more COVID Relief Bill Includes Funding to Help Delinquent Borrowers
Senate Approves Fudge As Housing Secretary
By a vote of 66 to 34, the Senate confirmed Marcia Fudge as the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, making her the first African-American woman to … more Senate Approves Fudge As Housing Secretary
Advocacy Update-NRMLA Testifies Second Time in Maryland
For the second time in two weeks, NRMLA President Steve Irwin testified before the Maryland Assembly in favor of a reverse mortgage bill that would help expand reverse … more Advocacy Update-NRMLA Testifies Second Time in Maryland