The Massachusetts Division of Banks has notified licensees that in-person counseling will resume for reverse mortgages “originated from December 15, 2021.” The Division of Banks is defining “originated … more In-Person Counseling to Resume In Massachusetts
Counseling
HUD Soliciting Candidates For Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is seeking nominations to fill four vacancies on the 12-member Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee. New members will represent the mortgage … more HUD Soliciting Candidates For Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee
NRMLA Member Appointed to Counseling Advisory Committee
The Department of Housing and Urban Development appointed six new members to its Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, including Carol Ann Dujanovich, Vice President and Director of Operations, … more NRMLA Member Appointed to Counseling Advisory Committee
MA Lawmakers Approve Telephone/Video Counseling Extension
Massachusetts lawmakers passed legislation (SB 2472) that allows reverse mortgage borrowers to continue being counseled by phone or video through December 15, 2021. During the extension period, … more MA Lawmakers Approve Telephone/Video Counseling Extension
NRMLA Urges MA Lawmakers to Pass Counseling Bill
NRMLA submitted a letter to the leadership of the Massachusetts legislature urging lawmakers to expedite the passage of House Bill 1146, which would permanently allow video or telephonic … more NRMLA Urges MA Lawmakers to Pass Counseling Bill
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
Update on HECM Counseling Certificate
NRMLA was contacted by HUD’s Office of Housing Counseling’s Senior Housing Program Specialist who asked us to advise our membership that the “Certificate of HECM Counseling” is still … more Update on HECM Counseling Certificate
Complying with FHA’s HECM Counseling Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions
The most important consumer protection built into the reverse mortgage program is the requirement that a prospective borrower must first meet with an exam-qualified, independent third-party counselor approved by … more Complying with FHA’s HECM Counseling Guidelines: Frequently Asked Questions
Key HECM Regulations and Resource Materials
The following section lists the primary regulations pertaining to the FHA’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program, used by compliance, underwriting and servicing staff.
HUD Delays Housing Counselor Certification Deadline
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development published an Interim Final Rule that extended to August 1, 2021, the deadline for housing counselors to pass the certification … more HUD Delays Housing Counselor Certification Deadline