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HECMLoans.com is obligated to follow
the same code of ethics of NRMLA the National Reverse
Mortgage Lenders Association - "NRMLA"
Code of Ethics
Members of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
are mindful that the soundness, usefulness, prosperity, and future
of the Reverse Mortgage industry depends upon the honor and integrity
of all persons engaged in the business.
Each member of this association agrees to observe and maintain
the following standards of conduct in dealing with the senior
community and their families:
1. Treat all clients with respect and dignity.
2. Protect the client’s privacy and confidentiality and
not distribute personal financial information to any third party
without permission from the client.
3. Encourage clients to discuss the loan transaction with family
members and/or other trusted advisors.
4. Inform clients at no charge about all of the member’s
reverse mortgage programs and assist each client to determine
the program most suitable for his or her needs.
5. When estimating potential reverse mortgage benefits, clearly
and accurately identify all costs.
6. Take reasonable steps to check out the background and procedures
of third parties before accepting referrals of business from them,
and refuse to accept referrals from those that are found unacceptable.
Members shall disclose to clients any third party with a financial
interest in the reverse mortgage transaction.
7. Not imply to a borrower that he or she is obligated to purchase
any other product or service offered by the member or any other
company in order to obtain a reverse mortgage.
8. Pay all loan proceeds directly to the borrower, except to
retire existing debt, pay a contractor from the borrower's repair
set-aside account, or pay property taxes or hazard insurance premiums
from the borrower's set-aside account for taxes and insurance.
9. Employ individuals who have passed a background check and
are found to be of good moral character.
10. Report any suspected violations of the Code of Conduct to
the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, and cooperate
with all their investigations.
11. Make a good-faith effort to resolve concerns received from
clients about a reverse mortgage transaction.
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