Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

E922: How Home Equity Investment Regulatory Woes Are Tarnishing Reverse Mortgages

• [Housing Wire] How state lawmakers’ response to HEI contracts can undermine reverse mortgage perceptions.
• [HECMWorld] Exclusive Interview: Mark O'Neil on Mutual of Omaha Mortgage's sponsorship of a reverse mortgage certification with the National Association of Mortgage Brokers.
• [Housing Wire] A leading housing analyst notes how the Iran war and oil disruptions are driving up mortgage rates.
  
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E921: The Housing Inventory Map That May Surprise Reverse Pros

• [Housing Wire] This housing inventory map may surprise you.
• [NRMLA] NRMLA requests changes to New Jersey HECM counseling bill.
• [Yahoo] Occupancy certifications aren't only for HECM loans. They're being required for some traditional mortgage holders.  
  
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E920: Coordinating a reverse mortgage with Medicaid

• [Allaire Elder Law] Structuring a reverse mortgage with Medicaid.
• [HECMWorld] An inside look at Fairway's new certification partnership.
• [NAR] Many only have $1K in retirement savings. Home equity may be a lifeline. 
  
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E919: Mortgage Originator's Biggest Challenge in 2026.

• [Housing Wire] These are the challenges mortgage pros will face in 2026.
• [Money Made] I want to stay. My children want me to downsize.
• [Fairway Mortgage] Fairway and NAIFA launch the Certified Home Equity Advisor (CHEA) designation.
  
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E918: Why California Seniors Are Being Priced Out of Their Own Homes

• [The Sacramento Bee] Californians spend almost half their income on their mortgage. 
• [Housing Wire] Barry Habib, Logan Mohtashami say housing market set for pent-up demand surge.
• [Oregon Live] Impacted HECM borrowers may receive payouts from banned loan servicers as part of a CFPB settlement.
  
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E917:Workers are increasingly raiding their 401(k)s

• [Allianz Life] Workers are increasingly raiding their 401(k)s. 
• [Wallet Hub] These are the best and worst places to retire.
• [Oregon Live] Family frets about costs of settling their father's estate, which has a reverse mortgage.
  
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E916: Cybersecurity Tips for Seniors

• [New York Times] Here’s why retirees are more likely to be denied a mortgage or home equity loan. 
• [Housing Wire] HighTechLending launches a second-lien position version of Equity Select.
• [Longbridge Financial] Cybersecurity tips for seniors.
  
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E915: Here's why seniors' homes often sell for less

• [Housing Wire] Here's why many seniors' homes sell for less.
• [Justia] Ask a lawyer: Should I sign an heirship release on my dad's house?
• [RMI] Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute with Jon McCue.
  
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E914: Reddit: My in-laws are in over their heads with their mortgage.

• [Reddit] My in-laws are in over their heads with their mortgage. What should I do?
• [Housing Wire] Social Security earned benefits at risk under proposed reforms.
• [Realtor.com] How a $6 trillion wealth transfer is fueling luxury real estate.
  
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E913: The Average Retiree Has This Much Home Equity

• [Investopedia] The average retiree has this much home equity.
• [Housing Wire] How one lender ranked #1 in 2025 despite a tepid market.
• [NewsWeek] Here are the cities where home values are expected to fall the most in 2026.
  
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