The Trump Administration released appendices to its Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget (page 479) this week that predicted strong economic numbers for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program … more White House Budget Forecasts Strong HECM Performance
Industry News & Reference
FHA Implements Multifactor Authentication for FHA Connection
The Federal Housing Administration implemented a new phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) for its FHA Connection (FHAC) system. The phishing-resistant MFA is available now to all FHAC users and … more FHA Implements Multifactor Authentication for FHA Connection
Federal Reserve Publishes Household Economic Well-Being Report
The Federal Reserve Board published its “Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2024” report, which examines the financial circumstances of U.S. adults and their families.The report draws from … more Federal Reserve Publishes Household Economic Well-Being Report
Financial Planning Association Publishes Retirement Readiness Report
The Financial Planning Association®—with support from Finance of America—released the 2025 Trends in Retirement Planning survey report, which provides a look at the evolving challenges and priorities shaping … more Financial Planning Association Publishes Retirement Readiness Report
Edelman Survey Yields Interesting Retirement Perspectives
A new survey conducted by investment advisory firm Edelman Financial Engines reinforces a trend in how Americans think about retirement: specifically, they imagine these years to be more … more Edelman Survey Yields Interesting Retirement Perspectives
Servicing Corner: Understanding Insurance Claims and Reverse Mortgages
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, it’s essential for industry professionals and reverse mortgage borrowers to understand how insurance claims work for properties with … more Servicing Corner: Understanding Insurance Claims and Reverse Mortgages
JP Morgan Publishes Annual Guide to Retirement
J.P. Morgan Asset Management released the 13th edition of its annual Guide to Retirement. This year’s Guide offers insights on the evolving landscape of retirement planning, focusing on … more JP Morgan Publishes Annual Guide to Retirement
Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers
In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association … more Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers
HUD Introduces FHA Catalyst Partner Environment
This week, the Federal Housing Administration announced in FHA Info 2025-19 the availability of the Catalyst Partner Environment, a new Application Programming Interface (API) testing platform designed to … more HUD Introduces FHA Catalyst Partner Environment
Debt’s Impact on Older Americans
A new survey of Gen X and Baby Boomer Americans conducted by National Debt Relief reveals how soaring costs and debt burdens are delaying retirement and reshaping financial … more Debt’s Impact on Older Americans