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Reverse mortgage securities market shrinks

Reverse mortgage volume has taken ... and a sign that float could eventually fall below the $55-$57 billion range it has been stuck in for the past two years. Fixed-rate HMBS, which once dominated the ... read more

Inside Reverse Mortgage Alternatives: QuantmRE

“EquityKey’s target market – which will probably ... shared by both those in the traditional reverse mortgage business and QuantmRE is one of a property’s upkeep, and making sure that it doesn’t fall ... read more

Deciding when to take a reverse mortgage

In modeling the market for ... a decision on a reverse mortgage will work to their advantage. What they are less likely to understand is that a rise in interest rates can torpedo their plans, while th... read more

New reverse mortgage hits the market

The federal government has expanded its Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM, to include a product with a smaller loan amount and lower fees. The new HECM Saver made its debut in fall ... reverse ... read more

Remember the subprime mortgage mess? $1.2 trillion in risky corporate debt is flashing similar warning signs

Yellen went public this fall with her worries about what she called a “huge deterioration” in the standards for those loans, which make it easier for indebted companies to take ... market exhibits man... read more

Reverse mortgages: Are they worth it?

You must be 62 or older to take out a reverse ... good repair (to maintain its market value). Otherwise, the loan could go into default and the lender could demand payment. Starting in March, borrower... read more

Retirees get creative with reverse mortgages

The strategies that Greene describes fall into two ... their portfolios can take a disproportionate hit if they have to sell during a down market, as many found out the hard way during the 2008-09 cra... read more

Ask the Expert: Reverse mortgages and creditor claims against a home

For readers who don't know, reverse mortgages are only available to homeowners age 62 or older. The amount you can borrow depends on your age and the value of your house. Part of the loan must repay a... read more

Canadian Reverse Mortgage Demand Reaches New High

Reflecting the general health of the Canadian market is the amount of new originations at ... These include the inability to use a reverse mortgage to take out more than half the equity in your home, ... read more

REVERSE MORTGAGE CAN HELP STAVE OFF TAXES

This will rise and fall with the market. If the client were to take $200,000 out of his 401(k), he would probably be taxed on that at about 28 percent federal and 9 percent state, or 37 percent total. ... read more

Reverse Mortgages Going in Reverse?

They have also been subject to financial abuse, as overly aggressive marketers convinced seniors to take out loans ... are going to need reverse mortgages," she wrote. "Most households are going to fi... read more

Single-family housing authorizations fall, increasing recession probability

insight into the daily movements of housing indicators provides a stronger understanding of how the market is expected to move, and how fast it will move in a specific direction.” Jessica Guerin is an ... read more