Better Than Average – HECM Trends August 2012

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Last month in this space we talked about three cities where average home values were growing for HECM loans, and this month we'll follow that up with … Read More

Comeback Cities – HECM Trends July 2012

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The single most notable fact about July's HECM endorsement figures is the volume decline. That stands out in stark relief on page 1 of HECM Trends, … Read More

Trending Together – HECM Trends November 2011

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We're getting closer and closer to the final reports of 2011, so we'll preface next month's numbers by showing one of  the biggest trends of the past … Read More

By (Saint) George! – HECM Trends October 2011

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It's been a while since we wrote about a hot HECM market bucking the national downtrend, but this month we have a very interesting one for you. As you … Read More

Punching Above Weight – Industry Trends March 2011

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We've been asked many times where was the best place for a reverse mortgage company/consultant to spend precious marketing dollars. While we can't … Read More

Up, Down, or Sideways – Industry Trends February 2011

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Much like clouds, ink blots, and famous impressionist paintings, an observer can see pretty much any shape they want in the reverse industry these … Read More

Wholesale Leaders – September 2010

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We already knew that September was a down month for endorsements in the industry overall, but now we can look at the tally in a bit more detail. We'll … Read More

Industry Trends – August 2010

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Thanks for all the feedback and questions about our industry forecast earlier this month.  We've heard many different perspectives from industry … Read More

Reverse Mortgage Industry Trends – March 2010

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If you want to see a telling visual of our industry's pain, check out page 1 of this month's report. The first graph showing year over year … Read More