Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation (House Bill 7073) that amends existing law by basing the state’s documentary stamp tax on the principal limit of a reverse mortgage … more Reverse Borrowers to Benefit from FL Tax Law Change
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FHA Disallows Lender-Paid IPCs in H4P Transactions
The Federal Housing Administration announced that it will not allow mortgagees and third-party originators (TPO) to make Interested Party Contributions in HECM for Purchase transactions, nor will it … more FHA Disallows Lender-Paid IPCs in H4P Transactions
Telephone/Video Counseling Made Permanent in MA
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed a Supplemental Budget Bill this week that includes provisions to authorize reverse mortgage counseling via synchronous real-time video conference or telephone on a … more Telephone/Video Counseling Made Permanent in MA
From the Top: Neil Sweren, CRMP, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Coast Mortgage
Neil Sweren, CRMP, got his start in the mortgage business 35 years ago originating private, conventional, and government-insured mortgages. When he was offered the chance to learn about … more From the Top: Neil Sweren, CRMP, Senior Vice President, Atlantic Coast Mortgage
CFPB Updates Supervision Designation Procedures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a procedural rule to update how the agency designates a nonbank for supervision. The updates will streamline the designation proceedings for … more CFPB Updates Supervision Designation Procedures
Americans More Worried About Running Out of Money Than Death
Two in three (63%) Americans worry more about running out of money than death, up from 57% in 2022. Concerns about inflation, Social Security, and taxes contribute to … more Americans More Worried About Running Out of Money Than Death
Servicing Corner: Who Qualifies As An Eligible Non-Borrowing Spouse?
If you have a client with an underage spouse who’s not on the reverse mortgage, it may still be possible for that person to continue living in the … more Servicing Corner: Who Qualifies As An Eligible Non-Borrowing Spouse?
GNMA Expands ESG Disclosures to HMBS Pools
Ginnie Mae announced an additional expansion of its Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) disclosure initiative to include pool-level data for its HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) program. Ginnie Mae’s new HMBS … more GNMA Expands ESG Disclosures to HMBS Pools
HUD Solicits Feedback on HECM Application and Origination Documents
The Department of Housing and Urban Development published a notice in the Federal Register seeking feedback on certain documents that must be used in connection with HECM applications … more HUD Solicits Feedback on HECM Application and Origination Documents
Blackrock CEO Highlights Global Retirement Crisis
Larry Fink, whose company manages $10 trillion in assets (half of which are for retirement), challenged government and business leaders to come together to fix a looming retirement … more Blackrock CEO Highlights Global Retirement Crisis