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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Reverse mortgage production metrics took a tumble in August

HECM endorsements are highly concentrated: Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Finance of America, and Longbridge Financial comprised about 61% of endorsements.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 months ago

Is reverse mortgage momentum among financial advisers slowing?

Advisers are increasingly open to reverse mortgages, but recent momentum for their use has slowed, necessitating ongoing education and discussions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Industry eyes HUD RFI for reverse mortgage program changes

Industry seeks HECM/HMBS reforms addressing mortgage insurance, issuer liquidity constraints, streamlined claims processes, operational fixes, and risk-based pricing.
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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Government shutdown halts new reverse mortgage endorsements

The government shutdown stops new FHA-backed reverse mortgage (HECM) endorsements while existing HECM payments and some FHA claims continue.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago
Retirement

HUD publishes new reverse mortgage counseling guidance

HECM roster certification requires specific training and ethical guidelines for counselors to aid reverse mortgage borrowers.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Reverse mortgage volume, securities issuance increased in April

HECM endorsement growth is attributed to lowering interest rates as reflected in recent data.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

HECM endorsements rise to highest level since February

The 10-year CMT saw a decrease that spurred a rise in HECM endorsements, leading to 3,784 applications in April. This increase is linked to past interest rates.
Real estate
Remodel
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

HUD is light on reverse mortgage detail in budget justifications

HUD is requesting $160 million for MMI Fund programs, a rise linked to managing HECM growth and increased administrative costs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

White House expects reverse mortgages to keep performing

The guaranteed loan subsidy rate for HECMs was -2.87% in 2024, indicating program receipts exceeding costs, thus benefiting taxpayers instead of requiring subsidies.
Remodel
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 months ago

TCB's appeal against Ginnie Mae will proceed

The dispute over HECM-backed Securities (HMBS) tails did not override Ginnie Mae’s authority over mortgages, a ruling expressed by Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk on April.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.housingwire.com
7 months ago

Reverse mortgage pros head to California for first event of 2025

Our one-day regional meetings are designed to maximize participation while being mindful of costs and time commitments, making them attractive to industry professionals.
SF real estate
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