George Morales on proprietary reverse mortgages and MISMO standards
The MISMO reverse workgroup chair says standardization is meant to reduce tech barriers for lenders entering the space
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HECM broker endorsements continue tepid pace in May
Atlantic Avenue remained at No. 1 despite declining endorsement activity during the month
FOA leads July HECM endorsements while HMBS issuance remains weak
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage endorsement declined in July after an uptick in June, while HECM Mortgage-Backed Securities issuance remained near the lowest levels seen since 2009, according to data released Monday by New View Advisors.
Here’s another example of how proprietary loans are driving growth for the reverse mortgage market
Proprietary reverse mortgages drove industrywide volume to $9.65B in 2025 as HECM volume stalled and higher rates shifted product economics.
Retirement plan participation reaches record high, but financial pressures persist
Nearly two-thirds of retirement plans now automatically enroll new participants at contribution rates of at least 4%.
Mutual of Omaha remains No. 1 as HECM endorsements fall 4.7% in May
May HECM endorsements fell to 1,967, down 4.7% from April. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage led with 423 and a 21.5% market share.
Smartfi offers 50-bps reverse mortgage discount for veterans
Smartfi Home Loans introduced Choice Service, a 50-bps rate reduction on its proprietary reverse mortgage for eligible veterans.
Atlas VMS’s Erik Morin on HECM second appraisals, AIM-Port acquisition
Atlas VMS says 8.3% of HECM loans needed a second appraisal in Q1 2026 versus 10.4% in Q4 2025, adding cost and time.
Reverse mortgage vet Bruce Simmons on success in sales: ‘What is my why?’
Bruce Simmons talked about reverse mortgage sales habits, goal setting, time blocking and why 80% of sales need at least five follow-ups.
Women take the leadership spotlight at Reverse Mastermind Summit
Three women with prominent roles in the reverse mortgage industry took the stage Tuesday at the Reverse Mastermind Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, to share personal stories and share sales advice.