MBA proposes seven reforms for the HECM and HMBS programs, including new securitization options and changes to mortgage ...

NRMLA sent HUD and FHA a detailed letter urging lower upfront MIP, HMBS index changes and new liquidity options for reverse ...

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced updated loan limits for calendar year 2026 under the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Single Family Title II forward and ...

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has sent a letter to the FHA/Ginnie Mae in response to a Request for Input (RFI) seeking comments on how to modernize and strengthen the Home Equity Conversion M ...

Reverse mortgages allow homeowners to tap into the equity they’ve built up in their homes without having to make monthly payments.

Declining issuances since 2022 led to a request for information regarding the future direction of the reverse mortgage ...

“Rob, the number of vendors at mortgage conferences seems to be growing. Any idea how many vendors (vs. lenders) there are?” I had no idea but turned to Ginger Bell who keeps up with such things. She ...

State- and D.C.-level laws, statutes, and codes pertaining to reverse mortgages Fact checked by Melody Kazel Reviewed by Doretha Clemon In addition to federal laws regulating reverse mortgage loans, ...

As the U.S. copes with a potential recession and ongoing inflation, many Americans are examining their budgets to see how they can muster up some extra cash. For homeowners who are at least 62, one ...

PHH Mortgage, a subsidiary of Onity Group Inc., has introduced a new proprietary reverse mortgage product called EquityIQ®, available through its wholesale network under the Liberty Reverse Mortgage ...

If you're like many retirees, your home equity represents one of your largest stores of wealth. While many homeowners turn to home equity loans and lines of credit (HELOCs) to unlock their home's ...

A reverse mortgage is a loan, and an annuity is insurance Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the ...