The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) is a U.S. trade organization for financial institutions involved in the origination and securitization of reverse mortgages,[citation needed] provides lobbying efforts on behalf of its member institutions. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., NRMLA hosts industry conferences,[1] provides lobbying efforts on behalf of its member institutions,[2] compiles and publishes data on reverse mortgage sales,[3] and provides marketing outreach relating to reverse mortgage issues.[4][5]