The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing that examined how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be utilized by scammers. During the hearing, Committee Chairman Bob Casey … more Senate Special Committee on Aging Holds Hearing on AI Scams
Darryl Hicks is Vice President of Communications for the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. In this capacity, Hicks writes for NRMLA's publications, manages the association's web sites and social media accounts, assists committees and the Board of Directors, and manages the Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional designation. Prior to joining NRMLA in 1999, Hicks spent three years in the Washington, D.C. bureau for National Mortgage News.
Fidelity: More Workers Taking Money From 401(k)s to Pay Bills
While retirement savings behaviors remain strong, Fidelity Investments® reported an uptick in hardship withdrawals and 401(k) loans in its Q3 2023 retirement analysis as workers struggle with short-term … more Fidelity: More Workers Taking Money From 401(k)s to Pay Bills
The Challenges Caring For An Aging Population
The number of households headed by a person aged 80 and over will more than double to nearly 17 million between 2021 and 2040. However, the United States … more The Challenges Caring For An Aging Population
HUD Updates HECM Servicing Policies
The Federal Housing Administration implemented numerous servicing policy changes that are designed to improve the HECM program’s financial stability and overall performance. Details were provided in Mortgagee Letter … more HUD Updates HECM Servicing Policies
HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,149,825 in 2024
The Federal Housing Administration has just announced that it will increase the maximum claim amount for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in calendar year 2024 from $1,089,300 to $1,149,825 … more HECM Loan Limit Increasing to $1,149,825 in 2024
Study: Retirement Investors Inaccurately Predict Life Expectancy
Jackson National Life Insurance Company, in partnership with the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, published a study on how retirees and financial professionals perceive retirement risk … more Study: Retirement Investors Inaccurately Predict Life Expectancy
Health of HECM Program Remains Positive In FY23
For a third consecutive year, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage portfolio had a positive economic value. That’s according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2023 Annual … more Health of HECM Program Remains Positive In FY23
Member Spotlight: Garrett Duffy, Norcom Mortgage
To help our members get to know one another, NRMLA publishes periodic Member Spotlights that feature professionals from across the reverse mortgage ecosystem. Meet Garrett Duffy, a nationally … more Member Spotlight: Garrett Duffy, Norcom Mortgage
Closing the Retirement Coverage Gap
The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College published its 2023 Small Business Retirement Survey to better understand why smaller firms do or do not offer retirement savings … more Closing the Retirement Coverage Gap
FHA Connection Updated to Accommodate ADU Processing
The enhancements to FHA Connection follow the recent publication of Mortgagee Letter 2023-17, which updated Financial Assessment guidelines to permit income from Accessory Dwelling Units to be used … more FHA Connection Updated to Accommodate ADU Processing