Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #442

Talking Points:

• HECM loan limits to increase in 2017!
• Rising interest rates return. How will the market respond?
• Why we must reach the forward mortgage market
• Huff Post: Using a reverse to hedge against property value risk

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #441

Talking Points

 

• Doctor in the house? Ben Carson considered for HUD Secretary in new administration
• HUD actively seeking additional data on the HECM
• The roller coaster that is HECM endorsement volume
• Borrower experience vary widely

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #440

Talking Points:

• Industry growth depends on an improved borrower experience
• Another call for industry-wide data collection
• The challenges longevity brings
• Time Money: Don’t fear the reverse mortgage

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #439

Talking Points:

• CFPB future uncertain with Trump administration
• Appraisal delays? Here’s why
• Will Walter Investment reconsider reverse mortgage division?
• A historic milestone for our industry

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #438

Talking Points:

• Lowering the bar: FHA updates condo occupancy guidelines
• Policy and reverse mortgage experts meet at MIT
• CFPB announces update to examination of HECM servicers
• The Week: Consider these 3 options before a reverse mortgage

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #437

Talking Points:

• Condo residents ask FHA for help
• Fewer reverse mortgages in the sticks
• Forbes: HECMs can help with divorce
• Industry has a new source for LIBOR swap rates

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #436

Talking Points:

• The HELOC bubble is about to burst and many are unprepared
• It’s time to rethink ‘aging in place’
• Industry veteran launches HECM division
• 5 ways a reverse mortgage improves retirement spending

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #435

Talking Points:

• Leadership shakeup for RMS and Walter Investment
• Time Money: A surprising option
• Appeals court rules that CFPB’s structure is unconstitutional
• Federal Reserve to cease using index used for expected interest rate

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #434

Talking Points

• Data shows true impact of Financial Assessment
• New law protects seniors from foreclosure
• The endorsement gap continues to widen
• HUD updates financial assessment training

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #433

Talking Points

• Overlooked reverse mortgage risks everyone should know
• FHA’s new rule addresses condo spot approvals
• A call for global improvement of reverse mortgages
• Remembering Monte Rose