 |
Subscribe / Renew |
 |
Contact Us |
| ► Subscribe to our Free Weekly Newsletter | |
Construction Bids
| home | Welcome, sign in or click here to subscribe. | login |
Real Estate: Tom Kelly
The Real Estate Adviser |
Subscriber content preview
October 2, 2003
Reverse mortgages still battling misperceptions
By TOM KELLY
The Real Estate Advisor
The Real Estate Advisor
CHICAGO - While reverse mortgage companies around the country showed glowing statistics supporting another banner year, the rapidly expanding group wants seniors to be able to tap a greater percentage of their home equity.
The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association's annual meeting was highlighted by calls for a single national loan limit, a reduction on up-front mortgage insurance costs and a continual push for education and awareness.
. . .
To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.
Previous columns:
- A good way to avoid mortgage insurance, 09-25-2003
- EscapeHomes wants to ride second-home wave, 09-18-2003
- New gadget designed for sales agents' safety, 09-11-2003
- Boomers won't skimp on retirement home, 09-04-2003
- Universal design will play increasing role in future housing, 08-28-2003
- Taking your home mortgage with you, 08-21-2003
- An update on The Talking House, 08-14-2003
- New timeshare wrinkle: private residence clubs, 08-07-2003