HECM endorsements were relatively flat in October, declining 2.1% from the prior month to 4,497 loans. Lender counts were also relatively unchanged, up 1.5% for the period.
Volume dropped in 6 of the 10 national regions, including the top three volume areas.
- Of the decliners, the most significant was the NY/NJ region, dropping 18.5% from September
- On the positive front, volume in the Mid-Atlantic jumped ~15% over September
The top 10 lenders had a remarkably similar performance, with 6 declining:
- The gainers were led by Liberty and Hightech, whose volume each grew ~27%
If your company is FHA approved check out the rankings on page 5 of the report below. If your company is not FHA approved, watch out for our next edition of HECM Originators to find your ranking!
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