Reverse mortgage originators have long heralded the benefits of reverse mortgage options for some prospects relative to home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). Yet recent changes in the home equity lending environment have brought this comparison back to the forefront, and some originators are receiving even more inquiries due to individuals who are interested in […]
As the United States continues to grapple with the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump this week announced that he is taking hydroxychloroquine – a traditionally anti-malaria drug – which he has contended is effective against COVID-19. This is despite the lack of scientific evidence and academic corroboration vetting […]
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Benchmark Administration published a new 10-year London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) SWAP rate for the first time since February 27 on Tuesday, which will likely sit at 0.68% as of next week. The last published rate at the end of February sat at 1.22%, which means that the new rate could […]
It’s becoming a familiar 2020 mantra: These are unprecedented times. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown the world into a tailspin, and there’s no clear end in sight. It has affected nearly every industry and institution on the planet, including the reverse mortgage industry. While originators are reporting a spike in borrower interest over the last […]
American Advisors Group (AAG) has released a new video message from its celebrity spokesman, actor Tom Selleck, designed to remind Americans across the country of the particular hardships that seniors can suffer as a result of isolation that may be exacerbated by social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The video, titled “We Need […]
The reverse mortgage business has always been a consultative endeavor, since originators often take on the role of a guide for their senior clients through a complicated, but potentially effective financial instrument to help provide them with additional cash when they need it. For years, the reverse mortgage business was a “kitchen table” affair, with […]
Last week, JPMorgan Chase announced that it has temporarily halted acceptance of applications for home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) due to the ongoing economic effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, specifically the combined impacts of rising rates of unemployment and initial projections that home prices could fall. The exit of a major financial institution […]
When it comes to the global economic impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, no business sector has been sheltered. While service, hospitality and travel industries are making headlines for particular hardship being faced by the pandemic, the economic ripple effect stemming from this outbreak is sure to reach every corner of the global economy to […]
The outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused many American seniors to more seriously consider tapping their home’s equity to make ends meet in retirement. For some reverse mortgage professionals, the greater necessity for cash flow has translated into additional product inquiries and full loan pipelines. Still, no one is spared the economic impact […]
Reverse mortgage loan officers on the proverbial front lines of the business have had to contend with a number of issues stemming from the broad impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, leading to sometimes uncomfortable conversations being had about how to adjust to a “new normal” in light of the pandemic. While an outside observer […]
