Truth be told, the HECM is not the only loan that is dependent on the government
The United States is in the mortgage business and in a big way. I have had to repeatedly remind myself that Uncle Sam’s reach in mortgage lending goes far beyond Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. At times many reverse mortgage professionals may lament our industry’s near total dependence on the federal government when in reality the majority of the housing market is regulated and ultimately backed by the taxpayer. The HECM is no exception.
This point should not be overlooked when considering the recent news that President Trump issued a memoranda instructing the Department of Housing and Urban Development to report back on the financial viability of the HECM program. A proposition that has caused considerable concern. It’s not a shocking development being mindful the program has generated significant claims since being moved to FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance fund in 2009. Subsequently, FHA officials have wrestled with just how to stop the continuous stream of…
.