September 23, 2015--NRMLA/RiskSpan
Reverse Mortgage Market Index (RMMI), a quarterly measure that analyzes trends
in the home values, home equity, and mortgage debt of homeowners 62 and older,
reached an all-time high of 195.29 in the second quarter of 2015, surpassing
the prior record of 192.03 set in Q4 2006.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the index rose 3.0% in the
second quarter, as senior home equity increased by $117.1 billion.
"The strong gains in housing wealth among America's
seniors are an encouraging economic indicator for the millions of boomers who
weathered the recession on the cusp of their retirement years," said NRMLA
PresidentPeter Bell.
"The home equity they've worked so hard to build up can
serve as a valuable financial management tool for years to come."
The increase in senior home equity relative to the first
quarter was driven by an estimated $122.8 billionincrease in the aggregate
value of senior housing, which was offset by a $5.7 billion increase
in senior-held mortgage debt.
The second quarter of 2015 was the thirteenth consecutive
quarter in which the index has risen, and the current estimate of $4.08
trillion for the aggregate value of senior home equity represents a 38%
recovery from the post-Recession trough in Q2 2011, when senior equity levels
had fallen to an estimated $3.0 trillion.
The RMMI is updated quarterly and tracks back to the start of
2000. Release dates for 2015 – 2016 are:
Q3 2015: 12/22/2015
Q4 2015: 3/22/2016
Q1 2016: 6/21/2016
Q2 2016: 9/20/2016
Q3 2016: 12/20/2016
Q3 2015: 12/22/2015
Q4 2015: 3/22/2016
Q1 2016: 6/21/2016
Q2 2016: 9/20/2016
Q3 2016: 12/20/2016
About Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages are available to homeowners age 62 and older with significant home equity. They are a safe financial tool seniors can use to borrow against the equity in their home without having to make monthly payments as with a traditional "forward" mortgage or a home equity loan. Under a reverse mortgage, funds are advanced to the borrower and interest accrues, but the outstanding balance is not due until the last borrower leaves the home, sells, or passes away.
Reverse mortgages are available to homeowners age 62 and older with significant home equity. They are a safe financial tool seniors can use to borrow against the equity in their home without having to make monthly payments as with a traditional "forward" mortgage or a home equity loan. Under a reverse mortgage, funds are advanced to the borrower and interest accrues, but the outstanding balance is not due until the last borrower leaves the home, sells, or passes away.
To date, more than 920,000 senior
households have utilized an FHA-insured reverse mortgage. More than
625,000 senior households are currently using a reverse mortgage to help meet
their financial needs. For more information, please visit www.ReverseMortgage.org
About the National
Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association
The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) is the national voice for the industry and represents the lenders, loan servicers, credit unions, and housing counseling agencies responsible for more than 90 percent of reverse mortgage transactions in the United States. All NRMLA member companies commit themselves to a Code of Ethics & Professional Responsibility.
The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) is the national voice for the industry and represents the lenders, loan servicers, credit unions, and housing counseling agencies responsible for more than 90 percent of reverse mortgage transactions in the United States. All NRMLA member companies commit themselves to a Code of Ethics & Professional Responsibility.
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