Reverse Focus Weekly Podcast Episode #239
In this week’s Reverse Focus podcast, reverse mortgage endorsements for 2012 fell nearly 23% from 2011, marked by the exits of several large lenders. Annual growth for 2013 is expected to improve based on the housing market turnaround, but several variables stand in the way, including upcoming product changes to the standard fixed rate.
Reverse Focus’ Shannon Hicks discusses the agreement of Walter Investment Management Corp to acquire the stock of Security One Lending for $31 million in cash. As a result of the agreement announced last Monday, Walter will acquire a sales force of over 400 originators across the nation.
Bank of America received the most mortgage-related complaints from July 2011-September 2012, according to data compiled by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Accounting for 27% of total complaints, the company doubled that of the second ranked Wells Fargo. Others to make the list include JP Morgan Chase, Citibank and Ocwen.
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Talking Points:
- Ugly year now what’s ahead?
- Boomers to Benefit from Affordable Care Act
- Security One acquired
- Mortgage Complaints. Who received the most?
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