What Happens to Reverse Mortgages When the Yield Curve Inverts
The definition of the yield curve has been elusive. Inverted, what does that mean? Furthermore, please explain how this relates to the topic of reverse mortgages. A yield curve is "a line that depicts yields (interest rates) of bonds of equivalent credit rating but different maturity dates," as defined by Investopedia.com. One can predict future interest rate shifts and economic activity by looking at the yield curve's slope. Your interest rate should be proportional to the length of time you are willing to lend your money to the government. Yields on two-year bonds should be lower than yields on ten-year bonds. The opposite is true when the yield curve inverts, and the interest rate (yield) on a two-year bond is greater than that on a ten-year bond. Therefore, why does this matter with regards to reverse mortgages? An FHA-insured reverse mortgage obtained by reverse mortgage lenders , also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), allows you to borrow