Interest Rates

The Sky Is Not Falling with Interest Rate Hikes

Shannon HicksMarch 27, 2017March 24, 2017

by Shannon HicksMarch 27, 2017March 24, 201711276

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

Shannon HicksMarch 13, 2017March 10, 2017

by Shannon HicksMarch 13, 2017March 10, 20172 1217

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

Shannon HicksSeptember 21, 2015October 16, 2015

by Shannon HicksSeptember 21, 2015October 16, 201501034

[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

Do Rising Interest Rates Trigger Slower Home Appreciation?

Shannon HicksSeptember 1, 2014November 13, 2014

by Shannon HicksSeptember 1, 2014November 13, 201401032

As loan interest rates rise banks & lender’s refinance business will dwindle forcing them to loosen lending standards to compete for potential borrowers. While this mostly applies to traditional mortgage lending relaxed lending standards result in more qualified buyers increasing housing demand and prices alike.

The True Cost of Waiting

Shannon HicksJune 24, 2013November 14, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 24, 2013November 14, 20134 922

With HUD’s lowering of the expected rate from 5.5% to 5.0% in 2010 we have smaller window of opportunity for borrowers who may choose to wait...

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Interest Rates

The Sky Is Not Falling with Interest Rate Hikes

Big Changes Ahead in 2017

Interest Rate Cliffhanger

Do Rising Interest Rates Trigger Slower Home Appreciation?

The True Cost of Waiting

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