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Reverse mortgage volume, securities issuance fall in February

HECM endorsements and HMBS issuance fell in February, but optimism and liquidity abound, analysts told RMD. read more

Reverse mortgage volume rose in October amid HMBS issuance fall

Mortgage Reverse Reverse mortgage volume rose in October amid HMBS issuance fall HECM endorsements in October rose 8% to 3,504 loans, per Reverse Market Insight November 3, 2022, 9:52 pm By Chris Clow ... read more

A reversal of fortune - MarketWatch

LOS ANGELES (CBS.MW) - A growing number of older Americans are taking out reverse mortgages to borrow against their homes as the U.S. economy and stock market continue to waffle. Reverse mortgages ... read more

Reverse mortgage market may be teetering on collapse

Reverse mortgage market may be teetering on collapse Rising interest rates, FHA mortgage insurance premiums and huge rebates to loan originators leave senior borrowers little opportunity to pull ... read more

Downsize or Take Out a Reverse Mortgage? Here’s What to Consider

Should You Downsize or Take Out a Reverse Mortgage? Christine Benz: Older adults often find themselves in homes that are impractical to age in. read more

Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?

In short, it's unlikely that mortgage interest rates will fall much further in September, even if that doesn't mean that you should stop monitoring the market to take advantage of minor drops. read more

New Turmoil in the Reverse Mortgage Market | Reuters

Reverse mortgages were created to help seniors stay in their homes by tapping the equity built up over the years. Now, a small but growing number of reverse mortgage borrowers find themselves at ... read more

Reverse mortgage market may be teetering on collapse

LAZERSON: Rising interest rates, FHA mortgage insurance premiums and huge rebates to loan originators leave senior borrowers little opportunity to pull out cash. read more