In comments submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development this week, NRMLA provided answers to 14 questions posed by HUD in an October 5 notice pertaining to … more NRMLA Submits Comments to HUD on LIBOR Transition
Regulations
FHA Updates Appraisal Guidelines to Reduce Racial Bias
The Federal Housing Administration published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 21-27 to reinforce the agency’s commitment to preventing racial bias in the valuation of single family properties. The ML clarifies FHA’s … more FHA Updates Appraisal Guidelines to Reduce Racial Bias
FHA Annual Report: Economic Value of HECM Portfolio Improves By $4.3B
The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage portfolio saw a significant improvement in its net present value over the past year and is now positive for the first time since … more FHA Annual Report: Economic Value of HECM Portfolio Improves By $4.3B
CFPB Issues Joint Statement on Discontinuing LIBOR
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau joined four other federal financial regulatory agencies and state bank and credit union regulators in issuing a statement highlighting the risks posed by … more CFPB Issues Joint Statement on Discontinuing LIBOR
HUD Seeks Industry Feedback on LIBOR Transition
On October 5, 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register (FR), Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Transitioning from … more HUD Seeks Industry Feedback on LIBOR Transition
HECM Handbook Posted to Drafting Table
The Federal Housing Administration posted the draft Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Origination through Servicing sections of its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1 (Handbook 4000.1) for stakeholder … more HECM Handbook Posted to Drafting Table
Important HECM News From HUD
The Department of Housing and Urban Development made several important announcements this week that impact the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program. Here are the highlights: HUD published a … more Important HECM News From HUD
HUD Awards $30 Million to Help Older Homeowners Age In Place
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $30 million to 32 nonprofit organizations, state and local governments and public housing authorities to perform home modifications for … more HUD Awards $30 Million to Help Older Homeowners Age In Place
NRMLA Seeks Clarification On New NBS Rules
In comments submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development this week, NRMLA requested that HUD update the HECM loan documents and security instrument to conform with … more NRMLA Seeks Clarification On New NBS Rules
Compliance Corner: No Fees Prior to Having a Signed Counseling Certificate
HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling contacted NRMLA this week and asked us to remind members that lenders are not permitted to collect a fee or take a final … more Compliance Corner: No Fees Prior to Having a Signed Counseling Certificate