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Continue readingPeople get ready: CFPB and HECM disclosures
The CFPB has announced it’s examination procedures for lenders including reverse mortgages. What guidelines and disclosures will we see added? What now must be addressed in the future?
Continue readingRobbing Peter to Pay Paul: Friday’s Food for Thought
It’s a consequence of the payroll tax cut extension: increased FHA premiums. Reverse mortgage borrowers may see increases of ongoing insurance premiums. Should borrowers bear the burden for a tax cut for working Americans?
Continue readingRole Reversal? Are we becoming more like forward lending?
Has our industry become more similar to traditional lending? With product & regulation changes…
Continue reading6 Sure-Fire ways to reach your New Year’s goals
Our resolutions lead us to the question: what action steps can I take today to make those goals a reality? Here’s 6 tips to hit full speed by February.
Continue readingClosing out 2011
December 2011 Top 100 HECM Lenders Report
December’s report gives us a peek at what to expect in 2012… fewer overall endorsements industry-wide but more loans per lender. Many lenders should see continued substantial growth this year. Download the December 2011 Top 100 HECM Lenders Report here.
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2012 Reverse Mortgage Industry Trends
Reverse Mortgage Industry – 7 Trends to watch for in 2012
Here are 7 trends we expect to see in 2012 for our industry. Some expected and some will come as a surprise.
Continue reading5 Reasons you don’t want to be a superhero
It’s a trap we can all fall into. Learn 5 reasons why you don’t want to in the coming year.
Continue readingCould FHA Insurance premiums increase again?
HUD says they are open to increasing premiums. Does that include HECMS? See the pressures of a weak insurance fund and Senate bills are imposing on FHA lending in the future.
Continue readingClient Attention – The gift you want to give & receive
It’s a limited and valuable gift. Your attention. More than cards or trinkets, our borrowers and prospects will be duly impressed with your undivided attention.
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