Atlantic Avenue Mortgage leads HECM broker endorsement activity in January
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage posted 935 HECM endorsements over the past 12 months, including 113 in January 2026.
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New Jersey reverse mortgage counseling bill would have ‘chilling effect’ on senior home equity use, NRMLA says
NRMLA this week sent a letter to a New Jersey lawmaker, stating its opposition to a legislative proposal tied to reverse mortgage counseling requirements in the Garden State.
Older women worry about retirement security, making them prime reverse mortgage candidates
Women who are 50 and older are feeling the pinch of rising costs and economic uncertainty, even as they enjoy time with their family and hobbies, according to a new AARP survey.
Here are the nation’s top reverse mortgage brokers for 2025
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage led HECM broker endorsements in 2025 even as proprietary reverse mortgages now make up 45% of new volume.
Proprietary reverse mortgage market share continues to climb
New View Advisors, which released its initial quarterly index at the end of October, estimated that private-label loans started 2025 with a market share of about 30%. Based on volume in December, that figure grew to represent 45% of originations.
New View Advisors floats sweeping changes to HECM, HMBS programs
New View Advisors urges HUD to cut upfront MIP and simplify HECM products, citing rising private-label share and MMI Fund strength.
NRMLA speaks out on the future of federal reverse mortgage programs
After federal housing leaders issued a request for information in October about the future of two key reverse mortgage programs, the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) weighed in last week with a detailed list of suggestions.
HECM endorsements spike in November amid shutdown backlog
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements saw an artificial increase in November due to the government shutdown, an effect that may continue into December.
MBA lays out proposed changes for federal reverse mortgage programs
MBA proposes seven reforms for the HECM and HMBS programs, including new securitization options and changes to mortgage insurance premiums.
GoodLife’s Chase Kinder on growing his company’s reverse mortgage presence
GoodLife Home Loans is rapidly growing its HECM market share and looking to expand under new wholesale division leader Chase Kinder.