On behalf of its members, NRMLA submitted comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau concerning the CFPB’s proposed amendments to Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity … more NRMLA Submits ECOA Comments to CFPB
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Senate Confirms Gormley, Cassidy Nominations
The Senate has just confirmed Joe Gormley (pictured left) as President of Ginnie Mae and Frank Cassidy as Assistant Secretary for Housing/Federal Housing Commissioner. “We applaud the Senate … more Senate Confirms Gormley, Cassidy Nominations
Nationwide: Gen X Underestimated Retirement
A new study released by the Nationwide Retirement Institute reveals that for many Gen Xers retirement has arrived faster than expected. The big picture: Despite being close to … more Nationwide: Gen X Underestimated Retirement
HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,249,125
The Federal Housing Administration announced that it will increase the maximum claim amount for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in calendar year 2026 from $1,209,750 to $1,249,125 effective for … more HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,249,125
NRMLA Submits RFI Comments to HUD/GNMA
(Editor’s note: HUD announced that the RFI comment period was extended to January 5, 2026.) With input from NRMLA’s committees and executive leadership, NRMLA submitted a detailed comment … more NRMLA Submits RFI Comments to HUD/GNMA
Research Offers Solutions for Dealing with Retirement Longevity
Manulife John Hancock Retirement published its Financial Resilience and Longevity Report that offers insights into retirement preparedness to help individuals across generations approach their retirement years with confidence. … more Research Offers Solutions for Dealing with Retirement Longevity
New Vanguard Report: How America Retires 2025
How America Retires 2025 provides a comprehensive look at the evolving defined contribution (DC) retirement landscape and the shifting needs of participants as they move from saving to … more New Vanguard Report: How America Retires 2025
HUD RIFs Reversed
President Trump signed into law a Continuing Resolution late Wednesday that funds most federal agencies, including the Department of Housing and Urban Development, through January 30, 2026. Why … more HUD RIFs Reversed
Debate Emerges Over How Social Security COLA Is Calculated
With many older Americans struggling to keep up with rising prices, the 2.8 percent cost-of-living-adjustment recently announced by the Social Security Administration is reigniting a debate over how … more Debate Emerges Over How Social Security COLA Is Calculated
Middle-Class Retirement Preparations, Prospects and Perils
The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies published a report that examines the health and well-being, retirement preparedness and other life priorities of the American middle-class. By the numbers: … more Middle-Class Retirement Preparations, Prospects and Perils