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fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Proprietary reverse mortgages gain traction despite challenges

HECM endorsements dropped 69% since 2022, prompting HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae to seek program changes as proprietary reverse mortgages gain traction.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD seeks public input on reverse mortgage improvements

HUD seeks stakeholder input on reverse mortgage program reforms, market demand, investor participation, and HMBS market liquidity amid stalled HMBS 2.0 and industry shifts.
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3 days ago

HUD reopens reverse mortgage comment period

It specifically wants to reduce paperwork and increasing borrower flexibility while maintaining protections against defaults. NRMLA wrote that since its introduction in 2015, the HECM financial assessment has helped reduce reverse mortgage foreclosures due to property tax and insurance defaults. NRMLA said it supports maintaining FA's effectiveness, but it asks for streamlining procedures, reducing documentation burdens, and aligning HECM underwriting with FHA's forward mortgage program.
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1 week ago

Debate grows over second appraisal rule for reverse mortgages

Second appraisals curb overvaluation in HECM lending, protecting the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, senior homeowners, and HMBS market liquidity.
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1 week ago

MBA outlines proposed changes to reverse mortgage programs

High upfront costs and burdensome loan processes, plus liquidity rules, limit HECM volume despite strong senior demand; MBA proposes resecuritization, servicer continuity, and MIP changes.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks 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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fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months 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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6 months ago
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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
7 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.
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4 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.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
6 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
6 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
6 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.
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