Investor interest in reverse mortgages in 2025

Major reverse mortgage companies like Finance of America (FOA) and Ellington Financial — the parent of…

Key reverse mortgage metrics saw an uptick in October even as business remains lukewarm

Reverse mortgage industry performance metrics have been trading gains and losses for several months now, but…

Smartfi hires reverse marketing veteran Martin Lenoir as CMO

San Diego-based Smartfi Home Loans, which is primarily active as a wholesale lender in the reverse…

Reverse mortgage lenders are ready for lower interest rates

Like the traditional forward space, the reverse mortgage industry has been operating in an elevated interest…

The yo-yo ride for reverse mortgage volume continued in August

The reverse mortgage industry is pressing ahead with a chance at lower interest rates later this…

How reverse mortgage lenders are planning for potentially lower rates

With elevated mortgage rates having persisted over the past two years, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell…

Why a reverse mortgage could be viable in a ‘gray divorce’ situation

“Gray divorce” — referring to the decision of a married couple over the age of 50…

Smartfi hires industry vet Fiore to lead newly created retail reverse division

San Diego-based Smartfi Home Loans, which primarily is active as a wholesale lender in the reverse…

FOA reverse stock split goes into effect, appears to have intended impact

Coinciding with the effective date for a previously announced reverse stock split, the price for shares…

The biggest reverse mortgage marketing moves from the first half of 2024

Finance of America brand consolidation When Finance of America announced its intention to acquire then-industry leader…