The guidance is designed to help financial institutions ensure that their risk management and consumer protection practices adequately address the compliance and reputation risks raised by reverse mortgage lending. The guidance addresses the general features of reverse mortgage products, relevant legal requirements and consumer protection concerns raised by reverse mortgages. The guidance focuses on the need for banks, thrifts and credit unions to provide clear and balanced information to consumers about the risks and benefits of these products.. The guidance also states that institutions should require that consumers receive qualified independent counseling and take steps to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. The guidance addresses related policies, procedures, internal controls, and third-party risk management.
US Code:
15 USC 57a(f)
Name of Law: Federal Trade Commission Act
US Code:
15 USC 1604
Name of Law: Truth in Lending Act
Burden increase due to implementing guidance on reverse mortgage products. The guidance suggests institutions involved in reverse mortgages adopt policies & procedures.
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