NRMLA backs New Jersey bill clarifying reverse mortgage rules
Summary
A bill in New Jersey could clarify reverse mortgage rules, potentially benefiting senior homeowners. While not directly about STRs, understanding how financial regulations impact property owners is important. The bill's outcome could influence lending practices in the state.
Key Insights
- •The NRMLA supports New Jersey Senate Bill 4970, which aims to clarify how reverse mortgages are treated under the state’s secondary mortgage law.
- •The bill would exempt reverse mortgage transactions from a requirement that secondary mortgage loans be repaid in substantially equal installments over equal periods.
Tools & Resources
- →Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (HECM): The article mentions the Federal Housing Administration’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program (HECM).
Watch Out For
- ⚠Leaving the law unchanged could lead to legal uncertainty and discourage lenders from offering reverse mortgage products.
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