Just a reminder that many are coming to reset this year and on. According to National Mortgage News, 2015 marks a decade since the surge of boom-era home equity line of credit originations, and mortgage industry insiders forewarn that roughly $23 billion of these loans will have payment increases in the coming year alone as the interest-only phase ends. That number is projected to reach $56 billion by 2017.
I’ve read this total would reach upwards of $100+ billion elsewhere by 2018.
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Credit Union Administration
Conference of State Bank Supervisors
Agencies Issue Guidance for Home Equity Lines of Credit Nearing Their End-of-Draw Periods
WASHINGTON— Four federal financial institutions regulatory agencies and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today issued guidance to financial institutions regarding home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) nearing their “end-of-draw” periods, which occurs when the principal amount of the HELOC must begin to be repaid. The guidance encourages financial institutions to effectively communicate with borrowers about the pending reset and provides broad principles for managing risk as HELOCs reach their end-of-draw periods.
The agencies and CSBS recognize that financial institutions and borrowers may face challenges as HELOCs near their end-of-draw periods. Many borrowers will continue to meet their contractual obligation when their loan resets to an amortizing payment or reaches a balloon maturity. However, some may find it difficult to make higher payments or to refinance their existing loans due to changes in their financial circumstances or declines in property values. When borrowers experience financial difficulties, financial institutions and borrowers generally find it beneficial to work together to avoid unnecessary defaults.
The guidance describes how financial institutions can effectively manage their potential exposures under these circumstances. The guidance promotes an understanding of potential exposures and describes consistent, effective responses to HELOC borrowers unable to meet their contractual obligations. The appropriate accounting and reporting procedures for HELOCs nearing their end-of-draw periods are also discussed.
Media Contacts
| Federal Reserve | Susan Stawick | (202) 452-2955 |
| FDIC | Greg Hernandez | (202) 898-6984 |
| NCUA | Ben Hardaway | (703) 518-6333 |
| OCC | Stephanie Collins | (202) 649-6870 |
| CSBS | Catherine Woody | (202) 728-5733 |
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“…financial institutions & borrowers generally find it beneficial to work together to avoid unnecessary defaults.”
And just how well did that work regarding modifications? (Hint: it didn’t!)
What a fluff piece put out by those supposedly representing our government.
HA!