Opportunity or omen? Wells Fargo exit from reverse mortgage sends shockwaves across the industry. Just what does it mean and what was Wells historic role in establishing reverse mortgages?
Continue readingStretching words? AARP Lawsuit
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How far will the AARP lawsuit stretch the definition of homeowner? Watch the video for Reverse Mortgage News and Commentary regarding the AARP lawsuit.
Will lending limits be reduced?
This week we focus on the real possibility of FHA reducing HECM lending limits for next year, the dangers of a reverse mortgage preventing Medicaid eligibility and our industry’s recent sales figures.
Continue readingGFE & TIL to be combined into one disclosure
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Seniors Staying In Their Homes
More seniors are staying in their homes due to the economy. Also, the Consumer Protection Bereau releases a combination of GFE and Truth and Lightning Disclosures.
See the new disclosures at the links below:
New Disclosures
Let lenders pay for HUD counseling?
Counseling cuts: Will it scale back new protocols?
Suze Orman: RM better than selling stocks…
Long term growth for industry seen
Congress to HUD: Fix non-recourse problem
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Back in time: HUD rolls back 2008 non-recourse letter
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