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.
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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.
Reverse mortgage production metrics took a tumble in August
Despite a sharp decline in August endorsements, wholesale sponsors like Longbridge and Finance of America helped to sustain volumes.
Reverse mortgage metrics dipped slightly in June
The high mortgage rates that have stymied the broader housing market continue to put a lid on reverse mortgage activity too.
Reverse mortgage performance was largely steady in May
Reverse mortgage business metrics were largely steady last month, and analysts expect that to hold barring unforeseen challenges.
GoodLife Home Loans launches retail reverse mortgage division, says it is actively hiring
GoodLife has launched a retail reverse mortgage division and is seeking out reverse mortgage professionals for it, the company announced.