Maryland reverse mortgage bill withdrawn following industry dialogue
A Maryland reverse mortgage bill seeking to establish an escrow account for expenses has been tabled for now after industry dialogue.
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Columnist: Reverse mortgages have benefits that come with risks
Reverse mortgages can be beneficial in the right situation, but there are risks to consider, personal finance columnist Liz Weston writes.
Reverse mortgage endorsements, securities issuance fell in February
HECM endorsements and HMBS issuance declined in February, which some professionals said reflected higher mortgage rates at the start of 2025.
Report suggests key HECM field office at HUD could be shut down
Among dozens of reported potential field office closures, one in Oklahoma has the potential to significantly impact the FHA-insured HECM program.
New executive leaders at FOA to focus on ‘modernizing’ tech, customer experience
FOA has added new chief customer and technology officer roles to its rankings as it seeks to modernize its technology.
NRMLA announces first event of 2025
The reverse mortgage trade association announced that its Western Regional Meeting will be held April 29 in Irvine, California.
Texas Capital Bank enlists reverse mortgage expert’s opinion in Ginnie Mae lawsuit
The bank enlisted a former FOA executive to offer an expert report, but the judge says he needs to know the government’s perspective on it before moving ahead.
FOA’s James Mittleman on reverse industry’s forward partnerships, proprietary as ‘the future’
Forward partnerships and proprietary products could have a big impact on the future of the reverse mortgage industry, James Mittleman explains.
Longbridge CEO Chris Mayer on reverse mortgage partnerships with forward companies
Longbridge CEO Chris Mayer speaks with HousingWire’s RMD about forward mortgage partnerships and the potential of HECM for Purchase.
Massachusetts AG sues Hometap over ‘illegal reverse mortgage’
Massachusetts’ attorney general alleges that Hometap’s equity investment product is deceptive and constitutes an “illegal” reverse mortgage. Hometap calls the suit “meritless.”