It was hoped that Ginnie Mae’s new HMBS 2.0 (a revamped HECM mortgage-backed securities program) would be released in 2024. This week an update on the HMBS 2.0 program’s progress and the role MBS play in reverse mortgage lending.
Continue readingThe HMBS program has gone from one to eliminate to one to emulate
Recently the Mortgage Bankers Association floated a proposal for Ginnie Mae to create a new mortgage-backed security program that would boost liquidity for which the agency’s new HMBS 2.0 program could serve as a template.
Continue readingSouth African Reverse Mortgages, Suzie Orman, & HMBS 2.0 Update
The reverse mortgage news round-up, HMBS 2.0 feedback, and HighTech Lending’s new wholesale brand name.
Continue readingWhy U.S. Treasuries & 10-year CMT are surging
Wendover Consulting & Portfolio 360 form alliance for Due Diligence Reviews
Wendover Consulting and Portfolio 360 entered into a strategic marketing alliance to provide portfolio valuation and due-diligence services to the reverse mortgage industry.
Continue reading“I feel really good about our business” – Michael Kent Interview
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Michael Kent of RMS discusses technology, markets and our industry’s outlook.
Mike Kent, senior VP of lending at RMS, sat down with me in Boston at the annual NRMLA meeting and discussed our technology, investor markets and industry outlook.
Friday’s Food for Thought: Pandora’s Box
HUD’s now suing Wells Fargo & Fannie Mae for their foreclosing on reverse mortgage borrowers. Did HUD open Pandora’s box with their recent mortgagee letter?
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