Overall reverse mortgage volume climbed 7% in December with 8,284 units, bringing 2009 volume to 111,924 endorsements according to data from Reverse Market Insight.
Endorsements in 2009 fell 2.8% from 2008, driven mostly by a significantly weaker 4Q. Take a look at the commentary and report which goes into more detail below.
- The fourth quarter was significantly weaker than the rest of the year, with volume for the quarter 18% lower than Q1, 14% below Q2, and 12% lower than Q3.
- Active lenders increased 6% from 2008 levels to 3,123 for the year.
- Wells Fargo ended the year in the top spot for retail endorsements, followed by Bank of America, Financial Freedom, and Metlife.
- Of the 6 lenders in the top 10 that grew y/y, One Reverse had the strongest growth at 258%, with Metlife 2nd at 143% y/y growth.
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