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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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Episodes
Apr 13, 2018
Apr 13, 2018
6 min
Talking Points:
- Carson’s position at HUD appears secure
- Originators share tips for selling over the phone
- Servicer answers questions
- What post-October 2nd loans securitized reveal
Apr 6, 2018
Apr 6, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
Episode #511, Monday, April 9th
- Competition intensifies with lower lending ratios and new interest rate floor
- Some see Lifetime Expectancy Set-Asides as a bonus
- One-fourth of seniors rely solely on Social Security
- “It’s a post-October 2nd world”
Mar 30, 2018
Mar 30, 2018
7 min
Talking Points:
- Secretary Carson- next to go?
- Avoiding problems at the closing table
- What can we learn from HELOC borrowers?
- Interest rate competition heats up
Mar 23, 2018
Mar 23, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- Report shows the impact of October 2nd HECM changes
- Turnkey loan servicing solution launched
- A harder sell after October 2nd?
- Some HECM pros see our market stabilizing
Mar 16, 2018
Mar 16, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- Reverse mortgage originators wish list for the HECM
- HUD’s modernization plan and fiscal scrutiny
- Funerals easier to discuss than long-term care
- Non-borrowing spouse statistics questioned
Mar 9, 2018
Mar 9, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- HECM professionals suggest these reforms
- Jumbo reverse mortgages expanding
- FHA lenders are warming to the HECM for Purchase
- The average age of HECM borrower on the rise
Mar 2, 2018
Mar 2, 2018
6 min
Talking Points:
- Cybercrime: how reverse lenders can protect themselves
- Would a retirement plan without a reverse mortgage stand up to a court’s scrutiny?
- Parent company no longer looking to sell reverse mortgage division
- Inspector General looking into Secretary Carsons’ family ties at HUD
Feb 23, 2018
Feb 23, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- Counselors see a shift in HECM borrower type
- Retirees need solutions but remain reluctant
- A remedy for silver divorce?
- A new name for a familiar face
Feb 19, 2018
Feb 19, 2018
7 min
Talking Points:
- Cap on insured HECMs would be removed under Trump administration proposal
- These cities have the most reverse mortgages
- How a turbulent stock market could impact HECMs
- Foreclosure attorney fees at the center of court case
Feb 9, 2018
Feb 9, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- Farewell to an industry friend and pioneer
- Testing the concept of generational lending
- How to educate financial professionals
- The worst quarter in case assignments in a decade