To learn more about the legislative process and how a bill becomes law, please download the slide presentation, Congress 101: Understanding the Legislative Process. From this presentation, you’ll learn … more Congress 101
Industry News & Reference
Congressional Leaders Announce Policy Priorities
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill (R-AR) announced their legislative agendas for the 119th Congress. What they’re … more Congressional Leaders Announce Policy Priorities
Congressional Committee Rosters
The following committees have jurisdiction over reverse mortgages and the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. U.S Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Sen. Tim Scott … more Congressional Committee Rosters
HECM Program 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 HECM Program History
Retirees With Student Debt Could Lose Some Social Security Benefits
As many as 452,000 Social Security recipients who’ve defaulted on federal student loans could be at risk of losing some of their benefits to garnishment by the Department … more Retirees With Student Debt Could Lose Some Social Security Benefits
NRMLA Signs Letter of Support for HUD Secretary Nominee
NRMLA, along with 22 other advocacy groups, co-signed a letter asking members of the Senate Banking Committee to approve the nomination of Scott Turner as the next Secretary … more NRMLA Signs Letter of Support for HUD Secretary Nominee
Advice on Handling HECMs in Disaster Areas
The devastating fires in Los Angeles County prompted the Federal Housing Administration to publish FHA Info #2025-07 as a reminder to mortgagees about its guidance for servicing and … more Advice on Handling HECMs in Disaster Areas
Freddie Mac Surveys Boomers on Housing, Retirement Preferences
A survey conducted by Freddie Mac found that 68 percent of Baby Boomer homeowners expressed confidence in having a comfortable retirement, regardless of race. This is down from … more Freddie Mac Surveys Boomers on Housing, Retirement Preferences
Census Bureau: Median Home Equity Rose by $47,900 From 2019 to 2022
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP), median household net worth increased from $136,500 in 2019 to $176,500 in 2022. The big … more Census Bureau: Median Home Equity Rose by $47,900 From 2019 to 2022
NRMLA on your side in 2024
NRMLA advocates each and every day of the year for its members. The following infographic (click to enlarge) represents a small portion of NRMLA’s achievements in 2024.