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Origination values in the proprietary reverse mortgage market in the US have exceeded the agency-backed market for the first time.
The equity release market recorded a slowdown in Q1 2026, as global uncertainty weighed on consumer decision-making and delayed completions, according to new data from UK industry group the Equity Release Council.
CMT will use the proceeds of this issue to refinance outstanding indebtedness, acquire mortgages originated by HomeEquity Bank, and to fund ongoing operations.
Supply and demand dynamics in terms of annuity issuance and the need for reinsurance solutions remains strong.
The UK’s equity release securitisation market has re-emerged in recent years as a tool in a life insurer’s capital optimisation effort.
Greg Winterton caught up with Dr. Joshua Funder, CEO and Managing Director of Household Capital, to discuss the current state of and outlook for the reverse mortgage sector of the Australian securitisation market in this month’s Q&A.
The equity release market in the UK grew 11% in 2025, according to the latest research from industry group the Equity Release Council.
Despite property representing a major source of household wealth, equity release is largely still absent from retirement planning discussions in the UK, according to new research from Canada Life.
Melville-Kelly now reports to Jim Boyd, CEO, and remains director of risk and compliance; the restructure follows a December Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) where members agreed to a special resolution broadening the Council’s remit across all forms of later life lending within the regulated mortgage environment.
US reverse mortgage market awaits next steps in plan to reform HECM and HMBS programs.