The U.S. Housing Market is Caught in a Trap!
The data is in and it reveals that the U.S. housing market is caught in a trap of record-low inventory and high mortgage rates. What does this mean for future reverse mortgage borrowers?
Podcast Episodes
When a reverse mortgage may be a scam
There are times when homeowners should run the other way- or simply hang up the phone if they encounter any of the following when being presented with a reverse mortgage.
Property Tax Relief Available in California
Mexico's Center for Economic and Budgetary Research analysis reveals the market potential for reverse mortgages and how the loan is presently structured. Learn more...
The 10-year CMT Index is forecast to drop in 2024
The Statista Research Department, who correctly forecasted August’s 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate, released their latest forecast for the 10-year CMT to fall to..
Will demographics be the saving grace for HECM lending?
For decades reverse mortgage industry participants have touted the demographic advantages that should boost the reverse mortgage’s acceptance and overall loan volume. So far that has not come to pass. Demographics are not destiny but they do hold valuable insights.
Mortgage rates may go down this fall if…
Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #787 Mortgage rates may go down in the fall [Housing Wire] Reverse mortgage professionals are increasingly directing their attention to the traditional mortgage market knowing how 30-year mortgage rates impact home prices. . HousingWire reports that 30-year fixed mortgage rates
If mortgage rates fall to 5% the mortgage market could get interesting
The housing market could shift in a big way if mortgage rates fall to 5%
Gasps in the Room
Gasps were heard in the room during one session at NRMLA's Southern Meeting in Austin Texas when one especially abominable instance of appraisal bias was shared. Here's the story...
