Michael G. Branson, CEO of All Reverse Mortgage, Inc., Orange, CA, has worked in the mortgage business for 45 years, the last 18 years devoted exclusively to reverse … more From the Top: Michael Branson, CEO, All Reverse Mortgage
HUD Publishes FAQ on HECM Borrower and MIP Payments
The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently published FHA Info #23-69 to clarify policies related to the late payment of HECM mortgage insurance premiums and payments made to HECM … more HUD Publishes FAQ on HECM Borrower and MIP Payments
Transamerica Examines Retirement Security Across Generations
A recent survey published by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies® that examines the retirement outlook for Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers finds that 41 percent of … more Transamerica Examines Retirement Security Across Generations
Servicing Corner: Is a LOC Guaranteed to Be Available For Borrowers?
Question: Is it okay to tell your clients that the Line of Credit is guaranteed and will always be available to them? Answer: No, the line of credit … more Servicing Corner: Is a LOC Guaranteed to Be Available For Borrowers?
HUD Publishes Guidance for Originating/Servicing Loans in Disaster Areas
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Maui, HI, the Federal Housing Administration published FHA Info #2023-67 as a reminder to mortgagees about its guidance for originating and/or servicing … more HUD Publishes Guidance for Originating/Servicing Loans in Disaster Areas
NRMLA Submits Comments to HUD On Second Appraisals
In response to a request for public feedback on how HUD can make its programs easier to access and use, NRMLA submitted comments this week that proposed opportunities for streamlining … more NRMLA Submits Comments to HUD On Second Appraisals
BPC Interviews Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo
The Bipartisan Policy Center this week conducted a fireside chat with Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo. The event coincided with the recent anniversary of the signing of the … more BPC Interviews Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo
Survey: Ten Percent of Non-Retirees Plan to Claim Social Security at Age 70
According to the 2023 Schroders US Retirement Survey, only ten percent of non-retired Americans say they will wait until age 70 to receive their maximum Social Security benefit … more Survey: Ten Percent of Non-Retirees Plan to Claim Social Security at Age 70
BoA: Hardship Withdrawals From 401(k)s Increased 36 Percent
Bank of America released its Q2 2023 Participant Pulse, which found average 401(k) balances increased by $7,250 (9.6 percent) since the end of 2022. The report also found that a growing … more BoA: Hardship Withdrawals From 401(k)s Increased 36 Percent
Former GNMA President Offers Way to Protect Issuer Liquidity
Ted Tozer, the president of Ginnie Mae from 2010 to 2017 and now a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute, authored a white paper that offers a way to enhance … more Former GNMA President Offers Way to Protect Issuer Liquidity