Ted Godbout, writer/editor for the American Retirement Association, reports that the possibility of Republicans controlling the Executive Branch, as well as both chambers of Congress, could have significant … more How the Elections Could Impact Retirement Policy Issues
Federal and State Legislation
Senate Aging Committee Holds Fraud Hearing
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held its annual hearing to discuss the latest trends involving theft against older adults. The hearing coincided with the release of … more Senate Aging Committee Holds Fraud Hearing
Reverse Borrowers to Benefit from FL Tax Law Change
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation (House Bill 7073) that amends existing law by basing the state’s documentary stamp tax on the principal limit of a reverse mortgage … more Reverse Borrowers to Benefit from FL Tax Law Change
Telephone/Video Counseling Made Permanent in MA
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed a Supplemental Budget Bill this week that includes provisions to authorize reverse mortgage counseling via synchronous real-time video conference or telephone on a … more Telephone/Video Counseling Made Permanent in MA
NRMLA Submits Letters of Support
House Bill 7073 and Senate Bill 7074 would amend existing law by basing the state’s documentary stamp tax on the principal limit instead of the maximum claim amount … more NRMLA Submits Letters of Support
Association Responds to NJ Bill Requiring Face-to-Face Counseling
NRMLA, through its State and Local Issues Committee, sent a letter to New Jersey state Senator Shirley K. Turner that addressed concerns over a proposed bill that she … more Association Responds to NJ Bill Requiring Face-to-Face Counseling
New CO Law Protects Borrowers Impacted By Disasters
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed legislation (House Bill 1266) into law on June 7 that provides new protections for reverse mortgage borrowers who have to vacate their properties … more New CO Law Protects Borrowers Impacted By Disasters