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Get the latest news, commentary and insights for the US reverse mortgage and property finance industries.
Founded by Shannon Hicks and now hosted by Gabrielle Hayen, HECM World Weekly is the nation’s longest-running weekly podcast, trusted by reverse mortgage professionals for news, insights and trends on the reverse and wider mortgage industry, property equity, wealth and retirement and much more. Brought to you by Lenderful Solutions.
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Jun 26, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
10 min
Congress passes the biggest bipartisan housing package in years… then, just hours before it was due to become law, President Trump pulls the brakes.
In this week’s HECM World Weekly, Gabrielle Hayen unpacks what happened, why the housing bill matters, and what it could mean for housing affordability, aging in place and the reverse mortgage industry.
We also explore:
- Why this landmark housing bill could indirectly shape the future of home equity and retirement planning
- New Redfin data showing home prices continue to climb
- Harvard research revealing why more older homeowners are becoming asset rich but income constrained
- AARP’s record investment in helping older Americans age in place
- What these trends mean for HECM professionals and the growing role of housing wealth in retirement
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