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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.
Each week we also bring you Industry Leader Insights, where top industry influencers share what's happening at the cutting edge of the mortgage industry, and Food For Thought, our segment focused on professional and personal development for mortgage professionals.
This podcast is brought to you by HECM World, the leading independent media platform for the reverse mortgage industry in the United States.
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Episodes
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
10 min
- [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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Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
11 min
- [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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Feb 9, 2026
Feb 9, 2026
11 min
- [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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Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
11 min
- [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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Jan 26, 2026
Jan 26, 2026
14 min
- [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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Jan 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
13 min
- [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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Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
11 min
- [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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Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
9 min
- [Las Vegas Real Estate Review] Which is less expensive? Downsizing or getting a reverse mortgage?
- [Housing Wire] A judge rules against HomeTap's defense strategy: lawsuit will continue.
- [Housing Wire] Logan Mohtashami’s 2026 housing market forecast.
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Dec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
14 min
- [Housing Wire] NRMLA responds to the CFPB's proposed changes to Reg B that would substantially impact the HECM program.
- [News Break] Here's when Dave Ramsey recommends taking Social Security benefits as early as possible.
- [JP Morgan Asset Management] JP Morgan’s analysis reveals the true impacts credit card debt has on retirement savings and preparedness.
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Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
14 min
- [The Cato Institute] Survey reveals most expect Social Security benefits will be cut in the future
- [Business Wire] A $2.5 billion capital commitment from Blue Owl to Finance of America sends an important signal about the future of reverse mortgage lending.
- [Reverse Market Insight] Reverse Market Insight’s Market Minute with Jon McCue reviewing all the latest trends in HECM originations.
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