Specifically, Pepe says that HUD’s ongoing Mortgage Insurance Premium will be increasing from 0.5% to 1.25% (a 150% increase!), and that the size of new HECM reverse mortgages will shrink anywhere from 1% to 5% depending on the applicant’s age.
However, Pepe also points out that homeowners will soon have a second HECM reverse mortgage option, called the “HECM Saver.” According to Pepe, the HECM Saver is a smaller and less expensive reverse mortgage. Under the HECM Saver, a reverse mortgage applicant will gain access to significantly less money, but in return, says Pepe, “HUD will waive its pricey Initial Insurance Premium, saving the applicant up to $12,510 in initial costs.”
Pepe did not mention whether HUD will be waiving or reducing the ongoing Mortgage Insurance Premium, so I’m guessing it won’t be.
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