Why the Fed will break the U.S. housing market
“The Fed will push until something breaks”. That’s been a popular line among economists and analysts according to a recent column in Fortune
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The Fed Announces Two Big Changes for 2022
Inflation is at a 39-year high and it appears not to be transitory. As a result, last Wednesday the Federal Reserve announced last Wednesday they will reduce their bond purchases twice a fast as previously planned and plans on raising interest rates three times in 2022...
The Fed, Hedge Funds & the Bubble-meter
Without audience targeting are Google Ads Dead? Think again… Early this month Google announced new restrictions for targeting specific audiences. The restrictions apply to content related to housing, employment, credit, and those who are disproportionately affected by societal biases. The news of these restrictions created quite a stir among
Why reverse mortgages may keep surging
Without audience targeting are Google Ads Dead? Think again… Early this month Google announced new restrictions for targeting specific audiences. The restrictions apply to content related to housing, employment, credit, and those who are disproportionately affected by societal biases. The news of these restrictions created quite a stir among
Rate hike, equity sharing, divorce, and family loans
Despite challenges there is reason for measured optimism HECM originators in the state of Connecticut have their own October surprise. The state’s governor signed into law Senate Bill 150 which goes into effect October 1st, 2018. It requires that prospective borrowers receive HECM counseling and provide a certificate of completion
The Sky Is Not Falling with Interest Rate Hikes
Interest rate hikes are here. How to cope? The Federal Reserve has already increased the benchmark federal funds rate and has telegraphed their intention for additional hikes this year. Do reverse mortgage lenders and borrowers need to worry? Be careful what you wish for. Monetary policy dictates that as the
Big Changes Ahead in 2017
3 reasons why you should expect big changes in 2017 The political landscape changed with a sudden seismic shift felt across the world. Domestically the impacts of a new populist, small government philosophy may manifest themselves in a variety of ways that will impact reverse mortgage lending this year. Slashing
Interest Rate Cliffhanger
[vimeo id=”139756544″ width=”625″ height=”352″] The Potential Impacts When the Fed Raises Interest Rates It’s been a cliffhanger of sorts. The U.S. economy appears to be recovering yet their are fundamental issues that are not resolved. In the wake of the financial crisis of 2009 interest rates have been held at
