to manage the exam process. The HECM Roster exam is now available and can be accessed at hecmexam.org. Those HECM counselors that this waiver applies to have been extended in FHA Connection through June 30. Senate Banking Committee Votes on FHA Commissioner Nominee On January 19, the Senate Banking Committee voted a second time on the nomination of Julia Gordon to be the next assistant secretary for Housing/Federal Housing Administration Commissioner. The vote was deadlocked at 12–12, but there’s still a chance her nomination will be brought to the full Senate for a final vote. In the event of a 50–50 tie, Vice President Kamala Harris will cast the deciding vote in favor of the nomination. Gordon, who serves as president of the National Community Stabilization Trust, was nominated in July 2021 by President Joe Biden. When her nomination before the Senate Banking Committee ended in a tie vote in October, efforts to bring her nomination to the full Senate for a vote didn’t happen before the end of 2021. Biden was forced to renominate her again in early January. And now you’re up to date. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT. This forum is the place for readers to share their opinions with fellow colleagues about the direction of the reverse mortgage business and other retirement trends. Submissions should be limited to 100 words or less and submitted to Associate Editor Darryl Hicks, at dhicks@dworbell.com. nwecorp.com/nrmla Growth starts here Corporation NATIONWIDE Equities For industry professionals only. NMLS #1408 Reverse mortgages done right. • No B.S. Underwriting • Competitive Pricing • No Commission Caps • Volume Bonuses • Use your own AMC • Liberal Exceptions • Unbeatable Service • Support Team Access Send us a loan and see for yourself. NRMLA-May_June Print APPROVED.indd 1 3/24/2022 11:33:23 AM REVERSE MORTGAGE / MAY- JUNE 2022 11
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