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
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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
U.S. Workers Tapping Retirement Accounts At Increasing Rates
While 401(k) balances are growing, an increasing number of retirement savers are using their retirement accounts for financial emergencies. A new survey published by the Transamerica Center for … more U.S. Workers Tapping Retirement Accounts At Increasing Rates
FHA Rescinds Anti-Discrimination Appraisal Policies
The Federal Housing Administration rescinded three mortgagee letters that had sought to reduce discrimination in the appraisal process but which the Trump administration argued had created barriers and … more FHA Rescinds Anti-Discrimination Appraisal Policies
Fidelity: Retirement Account Balances Increase Year-Over-Year
Fidelity Investments’ latest Q4 2024 retirement analysis shows that retirement savers experienced a year of growth in 2024. While retirement account balances dipped slightly from Q3 2024, the average 401(k) … more Fidelity: Retirement Account Balances Increase Year-Over-Year
NRMLA Seeks Revision to WA State Legislation
NRMLA submitted a letter to lawmakers requesting a revision to Senate Bill 5686, so that it more closely matches Washington’s reverse mortgage laws. Dig Deeper: SB 5686 would, … more NRMLA Seeks Revision to WA State Legislation