Resources

Useful Links

Following are links to organizations and publications that many in the HECM industry commonly access.

Organizations

AARP
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole.

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Works to give American consumers the information they need to understand the terms of their agreements with financial companies

Ginnie Mae

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA)
Provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States and its territories

National Council on Aging
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC.

National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)
Serves as an educational resource, policy advocate and public affairs center for reverse mortgage lenders and related professionals

HECM-related mortgagee letters
NRMLA has compiled this list of mortgagee letters that directly impact the HECM program or are worth noting because they apply to lenders that originate HECM loans.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Government agency that oversees home mortgage lending practices

HUD Search for Reverse Mortgage Housing Counselor

Publications