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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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Jul 10, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
10 min
This week on HECM World Weekly, we explore the biggest stories shaping the reverse mortgage industry and the future of housing wealth.
HUD is considering changes to property standards that could make reverse mortgages more accessible, Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second into new markets, and artificial intelligence is driving an extraordinary luxury housing boom in San Francisco unlike anything seen in decades.
We also unpack Realtor.com’s updated housing forecast, examine a new Federal Reserve study on housing demand, discuss why Gen Z is entering the housing market while many Boomers continue ageing in place, and look at what President Trump’s comments on Australia’s retirement system could mean for the future of retirement planning in the United States.
Whether you’re a reverse mortgage professional, lender, financial adviser or simply interested in the trends shaping retirement, this episode provides the context behind the headlines—and what they could mean for your clients and your business.
In this episode:
• NRMLA pushes for modernised HUD property standards
• Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second
• AI’s growing role in mortgage lending
• Realtor.com’s updated 2026 housing forecast
• Federal Reserve study sparks housing demand debate
• San Francisco’s AI-fuelled housing boom
• Gen Z homebuyers and the mortgage lock-in effect
• Trump’s interest in Australia’s retirement system
Read the full HECM World Weekly article:https://hecmworld.com/2026/07/10/hecm-world-weekly-housing-wealth-enters-a-new-era-as-ai-policy-and-demographics-reshape-retirement/
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