NewImageThe number of reverse mortgage applications is rising faster than expected in South Korea reports MK Business News.

During August, the number of applicants increased to 268 people, up 26% according to Korea Housing Finanance Corp.

The new insured amount grew from 281.2 billion won ($261.2 million) to 351 billion won.

Over the first eight months of the year, the number of new applications totaled 1,816, up 48% from a year earlier.

Reverse Mortgage Applicants on Steep Rise