HUD’s August 2019 HECM Endorsement Summary Report shows a total of 2,341 endorsements, 15% lower than July’s 2,754 units, a summary of which can be found here: NV … more HECM Endorsement Analytics – August 2019
Industry Statistics
HMBS July 2019: It’s the Time of the Seasoned; Live Well’s Not There
HMBS issuance rose in July 2019 to over $1 billion, helped by a large highly seasoned pool. 83 pools were issued in July, including about $321 million of … more HMBS July 2019: It’s the Time of the Seasoned; Live Well’s Not There
HECM Endorsement Analytics – July 2019
HUD released its July 2019 HECM Endorsement Summary Reports, our summary of which can be found here: NV Endorsement Report 2019_07. HUD’s report shows a total of 2,754 … more HECM Endorsement Analytics – July 2019
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.
HECM Endorsement Analytics – June 2019
HUD recently released its June 2019 HECM Endorsement Summary Reports, our summary of which can be found here: NV Endorsement Report 2019_06. The report shows a total of … more HECM Endorsement Analytics – June 2019
Financial Assessment Is Working (Part V)
Financial Assessment is still working. Now in its fifth year, FHA’s new policy of requiring the financial assessment (“FA”) of the borrower’s ability to pay has cut tax … more Financial Assessment Is Working (Part V)
Senior Housing Wealth Reaches Record $7.14 Trillion
June 24, 2019 Contact: Darryl Hicks, 202-939-1784, dhicks@dworbell.com National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association For Immediate Release: Senior Housing Wealth Reaches Record $7.14 Trillion NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index … more Senior Housing Wealth Reaches Record $7.14 Trillion
The Economist’s Corner—Fertility Rates, Aging and Economic Growth
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. It is generally accepted by economists that low rates of fertility are associated with long-term diminished economic … more The Economist’s Corner—Fertility Rates, Aging and Economic Growth
The Economist’s Corner: Spending Patterns as Seniors Age
The Economist’s Corner: Spending Patterns as Seniors Age By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, through its Consumer Expenditure … more The Economist’s Corner: Spending Patterns as Seniors Age
The Economist’s Corner—Household Debt
By Dr. Edward Seiler, vice president, Economics and Research, Dworbell, Inc. While tariffs may not be a central topic in the reverse mortgage landscape, I was asked a … more The Economist’s Corner—Household Debt