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May 2009
- Reverse Mortgage: Lift Me To Heaven
- The Perspective of Reverse Mortgages from a Loan Officer
- Will The Bank Take My Home Due to My Reverse Mortgage?
- Response: What is a Reverse Mortgage and are They Always Good?
- Does a Reverse Mortgage get a bad Rap?
- Three Basic Types of Reverse Mortgage Loan Products
- Should I be Considering a Reverse Mortgage?
April 2009
- A reverse mortgage can help you retire.
- Reduce the pressure on your portfolio with a reverse mortgage.
- Reverse mortgage stimulus package
March 2009
- Fannie Mae adjusts margins higher on reverse mortgages.
- What does a reverse mortgage have in common with Lloyd Cole?
- Don’t assume reverse mortgages can cure all that ails you.
- Reverse mortgage rates are still very low, unless you think 3.52% is high.
- A reverse mortgage can provide added cash flow when there’s a downturn in your business.
- You don’t know what a reverse mortgage can do for you.
- Fed throws Seniors another lifeline.
- Reverse mortgages can help some clean up after Wall Street “Katrina”.
- How do you know if a reverse mortgage is for you?
- I have a full house, what do you have?
- Does your hair stylist give reverse mortgage advice?
- How to pay off a $330,000 mortgage with a reverse mortgage.
- Reverse mortgages can support loss of household wealth.
February 2009
- New reverse mortgage lending limit increased to $625,500
- 75% of boomers fear full retirement.
- Reverse mortgage lending limit makes new Stimulus Bill
- Reverse mortgages mentioned in rethinking retirement article.
- What if your annuity runs out?
- Staggering numbers of folks dipping into 401K savings.
January 2009
- New potential lending limit increase for HECM reverse mortgages.
- Still no reverse purchase program…
- Don’t look at your statement?
- REVERT TO THE MEAN
December 2008
- What’s new for reverse mortgages?
- Alternatives to reverse mortgage disappearing.
- Rates are so low, they can’t go lower.
- If you are 62 and older you can increase your cash flow – reverse mortgage.
November 2008
- Really, how much money can I get from a reverse mortgage?
- Reverse mortgage counseling backups
- Forward thinking- in Reverse
- Mortgagee letter introduced for new nationwide reverse mortgage lending limit.
- Increase your cash flow by 25% in a down market.
October 2008
- Purchase your new retirement home with equity from your old home.
- Reverse Mortgage Home Purchase Program available January
- Watch the Treasury yield if you’ve considered a reverse mortgage.
- What would you pay for access to $367,516?
- A strategic partnership for SENIORS in troubled times.
- NEW Reverse Mortgage Limits announced by FHA
September 2008
- How secure is your pension program?
- Why its never been a better time to get that Reverse Mortgage.
- Reverse Mortgage Rates come down
- Leave them in a hole?
- A one year snapshot of endorsed HECM loans, state by state.
August 2008
- July update on endorsed HECMs
- Cash flow and how it relates to using a reverse mortgage to pay off an existing home loan.
July 2008
April 2008
March 2008
February 2008
January 2008
- 203b Loan Limits Remain Largely Unchanged
- Heatmap Compares HECM Activity: 2007 vs 2006
- 2007 HECM Numbers
- Top 10 Reasons People Get a Reverse Mortgage
December 2007
- Reverse Mortgages Under Senate Scrutiny
- November HECM Activity Disappoints
- Index Highlights Best (and Worst) Areas For Reverse Mortgages
November 2007
- Reverse Mortgages and Subprimes – Are there Parallels?
- HECM Mortgage Payoff Types by Borrower Age
- HECM Lender Comparison 10/31/2007 vs 10/31/2006
- HECM Market Comparison 10/31/2007 vs 10/31/2006
- HECM Growth By State
- HECM Activity Shows Moderate Rebound But Still Disappoints
- HECM or HELOC? A Tool to Help You Decide
October 2007
- Tips For Avoiding Reverse Mortgage Scams
- Interesting Info About Financial Freedom Reverse Mortgage Operations
- Crucial Reverse Mortgage Facts No Is Telling You About
- Heat Map Shows Regional Variations in HECM Activity
- California HECM Activity Down
- Reverse Mortgages Will Help Fuel Home Remodeling Growth
- Reverse Mortgage Growth Sputters in September
September 2007
- Ginnie Mae HECM MBS Now Official
- September Senior Surveys
- Special Offer for Reverse Mortgage Professionals: Free HECM Loan Data
- Using a Reverse Mortgage to Get Out of Tight Spots
- Introducing Reverse Mortgage Information Forums
- H.R. 2895 and HECM Insurance Costs
- August HECM Figures Released
- Reverse Mortgage Friendliness Update (2Q 2007)
August 2007
- More From Fidelity: Reasons Why Retirees Avoid Guaranteed Income Options
- ‘Guaranteed Income Gap’ Study Has Implications for Reverse Mortgage Borrowers
- HECM Line of Credit Gains in Popularity Among Reverse Mortgage Borrowers
- A Few Innovative Alternatives to Reverse Mortgages
- Death of the HECM 100?
- Thoughts on Reverse Mortgages in a Down Housing Market
- Just Months After Reverse Mortgage Debut, Countrywide Faces Big Problems
- Free Downloadable Reverse Mortgage Calculator Doesn’t Deliver
- Financial Freedom Challenges Wells Fargo in HECM Loans
- July is Second Best Month Ever for HECM Endorsements
July 2007
- Will Genworth Bring New Perspective to Reverse Mortgages?
- How People View Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgage Stocks
- HECM Markets Thru June 30
- Top HECM Lenders for First Half of Year
- Annual HECM Activity Surpasses 100K for First Time
June 2007
- HMBS – HECM Mortgaged Backed Securities
- Reverse Mortgage Lender Directory Changes
- May HECM Activity Rebounds
- Reasons Why People Don’t Choose Lifetime Payments
- Reverse Mortgage Friendliness Index Updated
May 2007
- Boston College Survey Gives Reverse Mortgage Insights
- Credit Unions Slow to Embrace Reverse Mortgages
- Ginnie Mae Notes Significance of HUD Study to Reverse Mortgage Market
- New Reverse Mortgage Products Multiply
- HECM Pay Off Rates for Different Age Borrowers
- The DIY Reverse Mortgage
- HECM Loan Terminations – Reality Check for Potential Borrowers
- HUD Study Provides Insights About HECM Borrowers
- Borrowers Should Consider Face to Face HECM Counseling Their Right
- HPI – House Price Index
- Top 10 States for HECM Reverse Mortgages
- HECM Activity for April 2007 Reported
April 2007
- Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Variations
- Reverse Mortgage Options – A Lender Provides Some Direction
- Compare Reverse Mortgage Lenders – A New Tool Can Help
- Time to Consider a New Name for “Reverse” Mortgages?
- HECM Activity on East Coast Surging
- HECM Endorsements Surpass 10K in March
March 2007
- Fast Rising Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Hottest Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- New Reverse Mortgage Tools Introduced
- Top Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Lenders – Through February 2007
- February HECM Activity Shows Continued Growth
- New Housing Price Index Out – HECM Variances Updated
February 2007
- HECM Mortgage Borrower: Choice May Be Harmful to Your Financial Health
- Low Margin HECMs Become the New Standard
- New Fidelity Report Highlights Reverse Mortgages
- Fidelity Surveys Attitudes on Reverse Mortgages
- Zillow.com Online Home Value Estimates – How Good?
- HECM Insured Volume Cap Reached
- Rates on Reverse Mortgages Tumble (Week of 2/12/07)
- HECM 100 vs HECM +100
- HECM Competition and Innovation Continues
- Is Your Community Reverse Mortgage Friendly?
- HECM Loan Database Updated Through January 2007
- Reverse Mortgage Rates (2/5/07)
- All About Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgages and Home Price Appreciation
January 2007
- HECM Rates Trend Upward (1/29/07)
- HECM 203b Single-Family Limits
- HECM 100: A Sign of Things to Come?
- HUD Moves to Improve HECM Counseling
- Review of “The Reverse Mortgage Advantage”
- No Change in Maximum HECM Loan Limits (203b) for 2007
- Reverse Mortgage Rates Rise (12/29/06)
- Reverse Mortgage Knowledgebase
December 2006
- Japan: Fertile Ground for Reverse Mortgages – or Not?
- Wall Street Journal: Hold Off on Getting a Reverse Mortgage
- HECM Expected Interest Rates and the CPI
- Reverse Annuity Mortgage Can Be a Sensible Strategy
- HECM Interest Rates (12/11/06)
- Another Reverse Mortgage Scam
- Example Reverse Mortgage – Alabama’s Premier Reverse Mortgage Lender
November 2006
- Study Shows HECM Lifetime Tenure Payment Option is Best Choice
- HECM Interest Rates (11/27/06)
- Reverse Mortgage Rates (11/20/06)
- Weekly Reverse Mortgage Rates (11/13/06)
- Rates on Reverse Mortgages Drop (11/06/06)
- California Reverse Mortgage
October 2006
- HECM Rates Rise Slightly
- HECM Loan Originations by Location – September 2006
- Top Locations for HECM Reverse Mortgage Originations 2007 YTD
- Top HECM Originators Thru September2006
- Top Reverse Mortgage Lenders – September 2006
- Rates on HECM Reverse Mortgages Edge Higher
- New Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Security Could Help Lower Costs of Reverse Mortgages for Older Americans
- Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Rates Move Higher
- Reverse Mortgage Rate Analysis – Monthly vs Annual HECM
- Shedding Light on Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates
- HUD Takes Aim at Reverse Mortgage Fraud
- Houston Reverse Mortgage
- Reverse Mortgage Sacramento
- Reverse Mortgage San Diego
- HECM Loan Originations Up 84% Over 2005 Levels
- Reverse Mortgage Activity by Location – August, 2006
- Five Lenders Top 1000 HECM Originations Thru August
- Top Reverse Mortgage Lenders – August, 2006
September 2006
- Will Reverse Mortgages Rescue Baby Boomers?
- Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Policy Changes
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 9/11/06
- California Reverse Mortgage Fraud Bill Signed Into Law
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 9/05/06
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 8/28/06
- Reverse Annuity Mortgage – Clarifying the Term
August 2006
- Retirement Deals to Watch Out For
- HECM Loan Data
- How Taxes Can Take an Unexpected Bite Out of Retirement Savings
- HECM Reverse Mortgage Lending Highly Concentrated
- Top Reverse Mortgage Lenders – July, 2006
- California Reverse Mortgage Market Stays Hot
- Reverse Mortgage Activity by Location – July, 2006
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 8/21/06
- Report from Center for Retirement Research
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 8/14/06
- Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors
- Texas Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- ReverseVision Reverse Mortgage Calculator
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 8/7/06
- Reverse Home Mortgage – Five Scams to Watch Out For
- HECM Growth Projections from CBO
July 2006
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 7/31/06
- Reverse Mortgages Make Money for Government
- Top Reverse Mortgage Lenders in Your Area
- Wells Fargo Big Leader in HECM Reverse Mortgages
- Top Reverse Mortgage Lenders – June, 2006
- Reverse Mortgage Activity by Location – June, 2006
- California Reverse Mortgage Market is Hot
- HECM Reverse Mortgage Terms Explained
- Reverse Mortgage Statistics Show HECM Activity Continues to Soar
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 7/24/06
- Inverse Mortgages R.I.P.
- Michigan Reverse Mortgage Scam – A Lesson in Why Counseling is Important
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 7/17/06
- Michigan Reverse Mortgage Scam
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 7/10/06
- Bright Prospects for Reverse Mortgages Keeps Indymac In
June 2006
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 7/03/06
- McMansions and Retirement
- PLL – Principal Limit Lock
- Home Equity and Wealth
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 6/26/06
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective thru 6/19/06
- What Personal Finance Experts Say About Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective 6/5/06 thru 6/12/06
- NRRI – National Retirement Risk Index
- The New National Retirement Risk Index and Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgages and Long Term Care (LTC)
- An Unfortunate Reverse Mortgage Saga (Continued)
- Thinking about Retirement
- Inverse Mortgage
- NAMB – National Association of Mortgage Brokers
- Reverse Mortgage Information from the National Association of Mortgage Brokers
- Inverse Mortgage vs Reverse Mortgage
- AIME-Average Indexed Monthly Earnings
May 2006
- Top 50 Reverse Mortgage Lenders – Thru April 2006
- Reverse Mortgage Industry Growth
- Reverse Mortgage Rates – Effective 5/22/06 thru 5/30/06
- Growth in HECM Loans
- Retirement Spending Expenditures
- HELOC vs HECM Comparison
- HECM Growth by Month
- Compare Reverse Mortgage Programs
- Reverse Mortgage Rate Comparison
- An Unfortunate Reverse Mortgage Saga
- Reverse Mortgages vs Delayed Social Security
- Social Security + Reverse Mortgage = Procrastinate!
- EEA-Earliest Eligibility Age
- PIA-Primary Insurance Amount
- NRA-Normal Retirement Age
- Top 25 Reverse Mortgage Lenders – Thru March 2006
- Home Equity and Retirement
April 2006
- Retire on the House
- The New Reverse Mortgage Formula – How to Convert Home Equity into Tax Free Income
- The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgages for Dummies
- Reverse Mortgage Book Reviews
- Reverse Mortgage Loan Borrower Characteristics
- Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for Me? New Guide Available
- Building Wealth for Retirement
- 7. How important is the goal of leaving a bequest?
- 6. Have I considered other options to reverse mortgages?
- 5. How much equity do I have and how much can I borrow?
- 4. How much additional income do I need?
- 3. How long do I expect to live?
- 2. How long do I expect to stay in my home?
- 1. Am I the Right Age for a Reverse Mortgage?
- Americans Need a Reality Check About Their Retirements
March 2006
- Reality Retirement Planning Gets Nod from WSJ
- Top Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- HECM Growth Very Strong
- Lessons In Reverse Mortgage Fraud
- Alaska Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Mississippi Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Wyoming Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Wisconsin Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Washington Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Vermont Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Virginia Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Utah Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Tennessee Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- South Dakota Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- South Carolina Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Rhode Island Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Pennsylvania Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Oregon Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Oklahoma Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Ohio Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Nevada Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- New Mexico Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Nebraska Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- North Carolina Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Montana Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Missouri Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Maine Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Massachusetts Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Louisiana Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Kentucky Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Indiana Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Idaho Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Iowa Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Hawaii Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Georgia Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Florida Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Delaware Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Washington D.C. Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Connecticutt Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Colorado Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- California Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Arizona Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Arkansas Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Michigan Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Met Life Predicts Surge in Reverse Mortgages
- Use a HELOC to Step Into a Reverse Mortgage
February 2006
- The Carnival of Personal Finance
- West Virginia Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- New York Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- New Jersey Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- New Hampshire Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- North Dakota Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Minnesota Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Maryland Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Kansas Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Illinois Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Alabama Reverse Mortgage Lenders
- Reverse Mortgages and the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005
- Reverse Mortgages to Help America’s Seniors Act
- NY Times: Beware of Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Mississippi
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – South Dakota
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – West Virginia
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Wyoming
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Wisconsin
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Washington
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Vermont
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Virginia
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Utah
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Texas
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Tennessee
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – South Carolina
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Rhode Island
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Puerto Rico
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Pennsylvania
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Oregon
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Oklahoma
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Ohio
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – New York
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Nevada
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – New Mexico
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – New Jersey
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – New Hampshire
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Nebraska
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – North Dakota
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – North Carolina
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Montana
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Missouri
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Minnesota
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Maine
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Maryland
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Massachusetts
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Louisiana
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Kentucky
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Kansas
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Indiana
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Illinois
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Idaho
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Iowa
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Hawaii
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Georgia
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Florida
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Delaware
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Washington, D.C.
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Connecticut
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Colorado
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – California
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Arkansas
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Arizona
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Alabama
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Alaska
- Reverse Mortgage Counselors – Michigan
- Reverse Mortgage Payment Options – Are You Prepared to Self-Insure Life Expectancy?
- The Reality Retirement Calculator – assessing needed income for retirement
- Reverse Mortgages – Are They Just Plain Wrong?
January 2006
- Retirement Income Planning and Home Equity
- Home Equity Loan With a Reverse Mortgage, Your Home Pays You
- A Reverse Mortgage Could Provide a Comfortable Retirement
- Define Reverse Mortgage
- T-rate Index – Treasury Rate Index
- Pay off Mortgage Question
- AFR – Applicable Federal Rate
- Reverse Mortgage Interest Rate
- Reverse Mortgages Learn The Facts First!
December 2005
- Home Equity Conversion Mortgage: The Most Popular Choice For Reverse Mortgages
- Reverse Mortgage as a Tax Saving Tool
- Lending Tree Study Discusses Seniors Attitude Towards Debt and Reverse Mortgages
- Larger Reverse Mortgages Available to Seniors In 2006
- HUD HECM Software Instructions
- Download Your Own FHA Reverse Mortgage Calculator
- PLP – Principal Limit Factor
- Reverse Mortgages and Life Expectancy
- Reverse Mortgages and Reality Retirement Planning – Part 2 – Looking at the Data
- Reverse Mortgage FAQ
- Reverse Mortgages and Predatory Lending
- Best Free Reverse Mortgage Information
November 2005
- Reverse Mortgages and Reality Retirement Planning
- GFE – Good Faith Estimate
- Reverse Mortgage Pro and Cons
- Worthwhile Critiques of Reverse Mortgages
- Recission (Right of)
- How Can Reverse Mortgages Discriminate by Age?
- Non-Recourse
- Reverse Mortgages and the Housing Bubble
- HUD Expands Reverse Mortgage Counseling Network
- Potential Reverse Mortgage Market – How Large?
- Understanding Reverse Mortgage Fears
- RAM – Reverse Annuity Mortgage
- Beware of Dated Reverse Mortgage News Releases
- Bright Future for Reverse Mortgages?
- Will Reverse Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction Survive?
- Reverse Mortgages: Information You Need to Know
October 2005
- Negative Amortization
- LIBOR – London InterBank Offering Rate
- DPL – Deferred Payment Loan
- Reverse Mortgage System Tested by Hurricanes
- Other Reverse Mortgage Calculators
- Why the Name “Reverse” Mortgage?
- When a HELOC is the Better Choice
- How Many HECM Loans are Originated Each Year?
- Reverse Mortgage Loan Calculator Powered by NETirement.com
- Reverse Mortgage Calculator Online
- Appraisal
- HUD Announces Additional Funding for HECM Counseling
- Fannie Mae
- Origination Fee
- Reason 3: You Don’t Need Income to Qualify fo a Reverse Mortgage
- Reason 2: With a Reverse Mortgage There is No Risk of “Losing the House”
- Reason 1: HELOC’s Require a Monthly Payment; Reverse Mortgages Don’t
- Reasons Why a HELOC Isn’t the Answer to High Reverse Mortgage Costs
- CRA – Community Reinvestment Act
- LOC – Line of Credit
- NRMLA – National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Assocation
- AARP – Formerly, American Association of Retired Persons
- MIP – Mortgage Insurance Premium
- How Much Can You Borrow With A Reverse Mortgage?
- Reverse Annuity Mortgage – Tapping Into Your Equity
- Reverse Mortgages-A Tax Free Income For Senior Citizens
- Reverse Mortgage Providing Peace of Mind Without Sacrificing Safety or Security
- Who Could Benefit From A Reverse Mortgage?
September 2005
- Top Ten Things to Know if You’re Interested in a Reverse Mortgage
- LTC(i) – Long-Term Care (insurance)
- OFHEO – Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
- FHA – Federal Housing Administration
- HECM – Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
- TALC – Total Annual Loan Cost
- Texas Reverse Mortgage
- Advantages and Disadvantages Of A Reverse Mortgage
- Welcome to Reverse Mortgage Information