The first baby boomers turn 62 as of January 2008. Because of this, many investors are scurrying to come up with new, innovative products to offer to the incredibly fast growing reverse mortgage market.
In days gone bay, consumers only had three reverse mortgage offers to choose from: 1. the FANNIE MAE HOME KEEPER, 2. the FHA HECM, and 3. JUMBO CASH ACCOUNT. Now that there is a booming market, seven new lenders that are now making available competing programs. And there are even more investors entering into this market.
In addition to these private sector programs, new multiple-margin HECM products have been introduced, as well as an FHA/HECM FIXED rate option. Many consumers have long awaited the option of having a fixed rate, and at last it is here.
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