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
Counseling
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
Compliance Corner: Refinance Disclosure and Counseling Guidelines
With interest rates at near record lows, NRMLA felt it was important to highlight refinance guidance from Mortgagee Letter 2009-21, which addresses anti-churning disclosures and counseling requirements. … more Compliance Corner: Refinance Disclosure and Counseling Guidelines
Breaking News-MA Division of Banks Issues COVID-19 Counseling Guidance
Today, the Massachusetts Division of Banks published guidance on reverse mortgage counseling requirements during the COVID-19 emergency. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill (HB4647) into law last … more Breaking News-MA Division of Banks Issues COVID-19 Counseling Guidance
Massachusetts COVID-19 Bill Allows Counseling by Real-Time Video
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering a housing security bill (S. 2621) that protects renters and homeowners from eviction and foreclosure during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also permits real-time … more Massachusetts COVID-19 Bill Allows Counseling by Real-Time Video
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