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
Federal and State Regulations
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
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
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
NRMLA Asks Lawmakers to Address HUD Firings
NRMLA submitted letters to the leadership of the Senate Banking Committee and House Financial Services Committee to seek their assistance with the recent Reduction in Force (RIF) involving … more NRMLA Asks Lawmakers to Address HUD Firings
Responding to HUD’s HECM RFI
Over the next several weeks, NRMLA will be coordinating with our committees to draft responses to the Request for Information published recently by the Department of Housing and … more Responding to HUD’s HECM RFI
HUD Seeks Industry Feedback on HECM and HMBS Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a Request for Information in today’s Federal Register to gather market feedback on opportunities to enhance the HECM and HMBS … more HUD Seeks Industry Feedback on HECM and HMBS Programs
Impact of Government Shutdown on HECM
This morning, the Federal Housing Administration issued FHA Info 2025-49 to highlight single-family operations and systems availability during the federal government shutdown. While claims filing and processing WILL … more Impact of Government Shutdown on HECM
FHA Expands Presidentially-Declared Disaster Area in Texas
The Department of Housing and Urban Development expanded the Presidentially-Declared Major Disaster Area (PDMDA) declaration in Texas to include Burnet, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, San … more FHA Expands Presidentially-Declared Disaster Area in Texas
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