By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. Household debt has increased by more than 22 percent since 2013 and reached a record $13.67 trillion … more The Economist’s Corner—Household Debt
Industry Statistics
The Economist’s Corner: Are We Living Beyond Our Means?
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. In this week’s and next week’s Economist’s Corner I examine debt. This week, we’ll discuss the federal … more The Economist’s Corner: Are We Living Beyond Our Means?
The Economist’s Corner—Where are house prices headed?
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. The latest release of the National Case-Shiller home price index (from April 30) shows that the pace … more The Economist’s Corner—Where are house prices headed?
The Economists Corner: As American Households Age Their Net Worth Increases With Home Equity Playing a Key Pole
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. Recently released Census Bureau data shows that median net worth for the 65-69 and 70-74 age groups … more The Economists Corner: As American Households Age Their Net Worth Increases With Home Equity Playing a Key Pole
Annual HECM Endorsement Chart
The following page shows annual HECM production from 1990 to the present by federal fiscal year and by calendar year from 2001 onward.
The Economist’s Corner: A Recession Is Inevitable, But Not Imminent
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economic Research, Dworbell, Inc. Many borrowers are concerned when we will enter the next recession and how it may affect their savings … more The Economist’s Corner: A Recession Is Inevitable, But Not Imminent
The Economist’s Corner: Intergenerational Transfers
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president of Economic Research at Dworbell, Inc When working with borrowers (and their children) it is important to understand their bequest motives—how they … more The Economist’s Corner: Intergenerational Transfers
Senior Housing Wealth Exceeds $7 Trillion For First Time
WASHINGTON (March 12, 2019) – Homeowners 62 and older saw their housing wealth grow by 1.4 percent or $98 billion in the fourth quarter to a record $7.05 … more Senior Housing Wealth Exceeds $7 Trillion For First Time