HMBS issuance totaled $872 million in February 2021, as the LIBOR deadline finally arrived. February 2021 was the last month in which Ginnie Mae allowed pooling of new … more HMBS February 2021: Issuance Blizzard Ends LIBOR Era
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NRMLA Comments On LIBOR Transition and H4P Improvements
On behalf of its members, NRMLA submitted comments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting that lenders and servicers be given 180 days to prepare for … more NRMLA Comments On LIBOR Transition and H4P Improvements
COVID-19 Is Not a Retirement Story
A hot topic these days is how COVID-19 and the ensuing recession have affected retirement. The surprising answer may be “not very much,” according to a new issue … more COVID-19 Is Not a Retirement Story
DC Reopens HomeSaver Foreclosure Prevention Program
To support its residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency has reopened its HomeSaver foreclosure prevention program. Through the U.S. Department of the … more DC Reopens HomeSaver Foreclosure Prevention Program
NRMLA President Testifies Before Maryland Lawmakers
NRMLA President Steve Irwin testified this week before the Senate Finance Committee in the Maryland General Assembly in favor of a reverse mortgage bill that would help expand … more NRMLA President Testifies Before Maryland Lawmakers
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
How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Kiplinger rated every state, plus Washington, DC, on how retirees are taxed. Researchers considered taxes on Social Security and other retirement income, tax exemptions for older residents, and … more How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Student Debt Hindering Millennial Wealth Accumulation
While Millennials are looking more like previous cohorts in terms of labor-market experience, marriage, and homeownership, they continue to lag in preparing for retirement, according to new research … more Student Debt Hindering Millennial Wealth Accumulation
Congress 101
To learn more about the legislative process and how a bill becomes law, please download the slide presentation, Congress 101: Understanding the Legislative Process. From this presentation, you’ll learn … more Congress 101
Bill Search: Reverse Mortgages
NRMLA members can track reverse mortgage legislation introduced by lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives or Senate during the 117th Congress (2021-2023) by visiting Congress.org.