I found this article named Reverse Mortgage borrowers are showing up too late. Which is what I have been seeing. A senior doesn’t want to ask for help, and by the time they call me, it’s so much harder to help because they have let things happen on their credit.

For originators and brokers, the data points to a more nuanced borrower profile:

• Pre-loan counseling matters more as financial fragility increases
• Expect more borrowers seeking immediate cash flow relief, not optimization strategies
• Expectation-setting is critical, particularly around ongoing obligations
• The role of reverse mortgages may continue shifting toward a last-resort product, rather than a planning tool

At the same time, the growing need could expand volume — particularly if affordability pressures persist across the broader housing market. Data from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) has shown record levels of tappable home equity among older borrowers, underscoring that liquidity — rather than asset value — is driving demand.

The combination of high equity and reduced cash flow is contributing to a narrower window for decision-making, with more borrowers accessing reverse mortgages later in their financial planning cycle.

I have seen way too many people loose thier home to foreclosure this year. I’m working with 2 right now. I wish they would bite the bullet and call before their credit gets damaged. Here is a link to the article.

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