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.
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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.
CFPB nominee McKernan commits to protecting older Americans from financial abuse
Jonathan McKernan, the CFPB director-designate, said in his confirmation hearing that he will ensure older Americans are protected from financial exploitation.
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.
Texas Capital Bank opposes summary judgment motion in Ginnie Mae suit
TCB says that granting the government a summary judgment in its lawsuit against Ginnie Mae would be based on on an “incorrect” idea.
Retirees may be turning to home equity to finance healthcare shocks: report
Despite not planning to, retirees appear to tap home equity often to address a healthcare-related financial shock according to a new research brief.
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.”
HMBS 2.0 rollout could be hobbled by reported Ginnie Mae staff cuts
A former official said that layoffs at Ginnie Mae could delay or table certain programs like HMBS 2.0, but a source familiar with HUD’s plans disputed any “drastic staffing cuts.”
Australia, New Zealand-based reverse pros share insights
Two professionals from Australia and New Zealand’s leading reverse mortgage provider shared some of what they learned at a U.S. reverse mortgage conference last year.