HECM – Cantilever Real Estate

Proprietary reverse mortgage market share continues to climb

January 14, 2026 by bp56691

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

December 12, 2025 by bp56691

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

December 8, 2025 by bp56691

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

December 2, 2025 by bp56691

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

December 1, 2025 by bp56691

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

September 17, 2025 by bp56691

GoodLife Home Loans is rapidly growing its HECM market share and looking to expand under new wholesale division leader Chase Kinder.

Reverse mortgage production metrics took a tumble in August

September 3, 2025 by bp56691

Despite a sharp decline in August endorsements, wholesale sponsors like Longbridge and Finance of America helped to sustain volumes.

NAF targets reverse mortgage growth with ‘connective tissue’ marketing tactics

August 28, 2025 by bp56691

Unlike NAF’s multimillion-dollar forward mortgage campaign, “Hell Yeah You’re Buying a Home,” which was announced last month, the reverse-centric “Old Wives” campaign isn’t something you’ll find on major TV networks or streaming platforms.

Outdated manufactured home? This reverse LO could save the day

August 11, 2025 by bp56691

Bill Smith of Reverse Mortgage West talks about a unique way to build new homes using the proceeds from a reverse mortgage.

Reverse mortgage metrics dipped slightly in June

July 2, 2025 by bp56691

The high mortgage rates that have stymied the broader housing market continue to put a lid on reverse mortgage activity too.