Reverse Market Insight

April 2026 HECM endorsements dropped -1.4% to 2,088 loans, and the regional story is telling. Data shows that growth is concentrated in areas with limited proprietary reverse mortgage options which makes it clear that market availability continues to shape where HECMs gain traction.

Dive into the full report for lender rankings and deeper insights. https://www.rminsight.net/hecm-lenders-april-2026/?utm_source=RMI+Newsletter&utm_campaign=a2b87d95ad-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6f2a5f4c88-a2b87d95ad-509942772

After October’s shutdown-related pause and inflated November numbers, endorsements rebounded in December, rising +12%. All regions grew compared to their October/November averages and several lenders also showed growth.

Read our full HECM Lenders report from December 2025 https://www.rminsight.net/hecm-lenders-december-2025/

Curious how forward LOs can size up reverse mortgage opportunities in seconds?

Listen to the exclusive interview with RMI’s John K. Lunde and Jon McCue as they walk through the new cutting-edge Reverse Qualifier tool—Designed to assist all loan officers in swiftly determining the viability of a loan, assessing the benefits to the borrower, and outlining the potential ex*****on of the loan

Watch the full interview and see an RQ walk-through: https://hecmworld.com/2025/11/14/ffft-reverse-qualifier-rmi-cross-channel-distribution/