Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

The current reverse mortgage industry market leader, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage , announced on Tuesday that it has launched a new proprietary reverse mortgage product, with initial availability in California and Florida. The product line, known as SecureEquity, is available to homeowners as young as age 55.

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Housing Wire

JULY 19, 2024

Late last month, Ginnie Mae released a term sheet for one of the most anticipated new developments for the reverse mortgage industry — a new Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) product referred to as “ HMBS 2.0.” I think, as a whole, the industry is reacting pretty favorably to this.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 5, 2022

So is the 24-month refinance market, the biggest of its kind in all of mortgage banking history. And this time, the most wonderful time of the year gives way to what, in the mortgage industry, could be the most awfullest time of the year. Think technology and service providers, too — a smaller mortgage market affects everyone.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 3, 2025

HousingWire is proud to announce the 2025 Finance Leaders, recognizing 40 of the most impactful finance executives in the mortgage and real estate industries.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 4, 2025

In an environment of high home prices and elevated mortgage rates , older homeowners taking a closer look at less expensive areas to make their money go further is not an isolated phenomenon. Make sure you research your options, said gerontologist Nancy Schier-Anzelmo, principal in Alzheimers Care Associates in an interview with Yonder.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

Reverse mortgage industry veteran Tane Cabe recently left his position at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.’s s reverse division to transition back into a role as a reverse mortgage broker. People are interested in getting reverse mortgages and talking about them,” he said. That seems to be the general feeling.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 28, 2023

Most mortgage professionals have either started to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) or are at least aware of how it can be adopted to make the loan origination process more efficient. “Once data is identified, the system can then run a series of automated comparison checks or rules,” Jennifer Fortier , principal at Stratmor, said. .

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Recent cyberattacks at mortgage companies have put the industry in alert mode, executives at top lenders, servicers, tech vendors and investors told HousingWire. According to the tech leader, “it feels like there’s a target on mortgages,” which makes sense considering the types of data and documents these companies deal with.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 3, 2025

A lawsuit over rights to reverse mortgage-backed collateral stemming from the collapse of a major industry lender has been brought to an end with a summary judgment, but the plaintiffs in the case have vowed to appeal the decision. Congress granted extinguishment power over mortgages, he wrote. It chose mortgages.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 20, 2024

“Although the timing of the cuts and when they will commence is still an open question, the fact that the recent uneven inflation data did not appear to alter the Fed’s projection of three rate cuts in 2024 is reason for optimism,” said Marty Green, principal at Polunsky Beitel Green. this year before declining to a range of 6% to 7% in 2025.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2025

The report also states that the idea is being championed by Irving Dennis, HUDs new chief financial officer and principal deputy. Dennis, the agencys new principal deputy chief financial officer, is a former partner at the global consulting giant EY , also commonly known by its original name, Ernst & Young , the report said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2025

In our production segment, we acquired or originated nearly $30 billion in unpaid principal balance (UPB) of loans at higher note rates, which strategically positions our consumer direct division for significant growth when interest rates decline. billion in unpaid principal balance, down 19% from the prior quarter and up 33% from Q1 2024.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

The principal investigator of the study is Mariana Amorim, an associate professor in the department of sociology at Washington State University. The companies offering them have often aimed to contrast these offerings with reverse mortgages, or other more traditional home equity tapping products like a home equity line of credit ( HELOC ).

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2025

is expanding into the residential mortgage business, and it’s picked up Sterling Point Advisors ‘ Jeff Juliane and Brett Ludden to lead the effort. Ludden and Juliane will focus on providing comprehensive advisory services to mortgage lenders, servicers and investors. Global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman Inc.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

And with Fed rates expected to rise even further, industry experts and economists don’t expect mortgage rates to stabilize for at least another year. Mortgage rates , which are currently near a 22-year high, declined slightly from last week ahead of the Fed’s sixth rate hike announcement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The housing industry, from servicers to real estate agents and more, will feel the impacts of this year’s hurricane season far beyond 2022. We have lenders coming to us asking about the potential impact of a mortgage loan closing should the NFIP lapse. The NFIP’s authority to operate must be periodically renewed by Congress.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 3, 2024

After falling out of favor due to their role in the 2008 housing crash, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) have gained popularity over the past few years. And industry experts have pointed out that many ARM loans have reset — or will soon reset —at higher rates. of all first-lien mortgages. million in May 2022.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This is projected to be a record year for consolidation among mortgage lenders, largely due to the dramatic shift from a refinance boom to a purchase mortgage market and the total origination volume, which has shrunk to about half the size from 2021. Most recently, Guild Mortgage expressed interest in acquisitions.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2023

Mortgage rates, which climbed upward one day and went down the next in the wake of the recent wave of bank failures, will continue to be volatile before it stabilizes, industry watchers said. As that uncertainty drains away, mortgage rates will have smaller day-to-day swings.” What does it mean for buyers, sellers?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2024

SitusAMC has struck a deal to sell a majority stake of two subsidiaries focused on mortgage risk management to investment firm VineLight Venture. It comes as Securent seeks capital to invest in rising-demand products, especially in the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) space. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 25, 2025

In this informative conversation, the duo touch on Newrez’s growth and acquisition strategies, the use of technology and artificial intelligence for client retention, and finding balance between mortgage servicing and origination activities. Sanchez: Newrez has a giant servicing business with $755 billion in unpaid principal balance.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 7, 2021

While overall complaints were up 54% year-over-year, complaints against mortgage companies were up just 7.5%, and complaints against mortgage servicers were actually down, by 3.5%. These results are notable considering the sheer speed and impact the pandemic had on the mortgage finance industry.

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Housing Wire

JULY 29, 2024

Officials in Montana continue to promote the specialized Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) program for the state’s seniors, with one official saying that it could be a big difference-maker for those in Montana looking to age in place while gaining access to additional cash. It is serviced by the state. They hold the paper.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 7, 2021

In December, Rocket Mortgage became the first lender to use eNotes in closing a Ginnie Mae -backed loan as part of a pilot program. Ginnie Mae launched the pilot program in 2019, paving the way for the agency to accept eNotes as satisfactory collateral for its mortgage-backed securities. Presented by: SimpleNexus.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 1, 2025

Each year, HousingWires Rising Stars award recognizes the next generation of leaders making a significant impact on the industry. These standout professionals all 40 years old or younger are driving innovation, transforming their organizations, and shaping the future of real estate, mortgage, and fintech.

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Housing Wire

JULY 25, 2024

Jim Cullen spent nearly 20 years in the reverse mortgage profession and recently decided that it was time to retire. Chris Clow/RMD: Jim, you were a real estate agent and then a forward mortgage professional before jumping into the reverse arena. I made the switch into reverse mortgages, quite honestly, not due to anything I initiated.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2025

Incenter Lender Services , a group of companies that help nonbank and depository mortgage lenders nationwide, announced this week the hiring of two new vice presidents. “Our clients appreciate their ability to internalize their core challenges, and apply their comprehensive industry knowledge to solving them.”

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 11, 2023

Loan officers saw an increase in mortgage demand during the first week of 2023 as mortgage rates ticked down. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications rose 1.2% According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), mortgage applications rose 1.2%

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Rocket Companies , the parent of Rocket Mortgage , has set ambitious goals to increase market share by 2027 using its multichannel reach, its origination and servicing flywheel, and its advanced technology platform. billion in volume during these six months, trailing only United Wholesale Mortgage ($60.7 Rocket originated $42.3

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Housing sector leaders acknowledge that some borrowers are still struggling to pay their mortgages after being hit by layoffs and other issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s why industry leaders are working on new solutions to the loss mitigation toolkit, including successors for the Covid-19 partial claim options.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2024

David Heilman, principal for HomeGrown Financial in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina , didn’t feel like he had to shake up his approach to working with seniors when he became involved in the reverse mortgage industry. I came at it from a senior services perspective rather than a mortgage or real estate angle.”

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Housing Wire

MARCH 6, 2024

Despite feelings of optimism expressed by loan originators in the opening weeks of 2024, the road to more normalized levels of reverse mortgage volume and securities issuances may be longer than expected. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements fell 11.8% and Longbridge Financial recorded increases for the month.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 19, 2024

Lewisville, Texas-based property services company MCS announced last week that it acquired Five Brothers Asset Management Solutions , a deal which brings MCS into the reverse mortgage industry for the first time, according to an announcement by the company.

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Housing Wire

MAY 7, 2024

The official magazine for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently touched on the topic of reverse mortgages, mentioning products such as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) and addressing topics like the desires of baby boomers to age in place in their homes.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

With elevated mortgage rates having persisted over the past two years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated recently that a cut to the federal funds rate at this month’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is on the table, which would likely have the effect of driving mortgage rates lower.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2024

Onity Group , parent company of top five reverse mortgage lender and servicer Liberty Reverse Mortgage , will acquire reverse mortgage assets from Mortgage Assets Management, LLC (MAM), a subsidiary of investment funds managed by Waterfall Asset Management. Onity became involved in reverse mortgage servicing with a $12.4

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Housing Wire

APRIL 21, 2025

All of our consumer and industry channel checks are telling us that consumers are in wait-and-see mode this spring, said Rick Palacios Jr., director of research and a managing principal at John Burns. As in prior surveys, mortgage rates remain a critical factor. The ‘magic rate’ remains at 5.5%

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