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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.
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Episodes
Feb 2, 2018
Feb 2, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- Not so fast. The CFPB is here to stay
- Lingering impacts of HECM volume decline felt
- Reuters covers HECM foreclosure controversy
- High court backs HECM foreclosure
Jan 26, 2018
Jan 26, 2018
7 min
Talking Points:
- CFPB's Mulvaney, "We should explain rules before enforcing them"
- New rules improve HECM for Purchase but hurdles remain
- Advisors should avoid 'error by omission'
- November's endorsement surge
Jan 19, 2018
Jan 19, 2018
7 min
Talking Points
- CFPB chief turns away agency funding
- HECM pitch needs refining says celebrity attorney
- It’s time we different insurance funds
- Brits tapping home equity at record pace
Jan 12, 2018
Jan 12, 2018
8 min
Talking Points
- Originators expect to work more and earn less in 2018
- HUD updates calculation of upfront insurance premiums for refinances
- How to drastically reduce FHA’s mortgage risks
- Homes with a HECM appreciate slower- here’s why
Jan 5, 2018
Jan 5, 2018
9 min
Talking Points
- A crash of HECM endorsement volume on the horizon
- New tax law creating issues for some
- Latest HUD changes to reverse mortgage good for consumers
- Senior community roadblocks to reverse mortgages
Dec 29, 2017
Dec 29, 2017
8 min
Talking Points
- Tax deductions you can kiss goodbye in 2018
- Mortgage interest deductions under the new tax plan
- Senior home equity on the rise
- Harsh retirement not felt by most over 65 in New Zealand
Dec 22, 2017
Dec 22, 2017
7 min
Talking Points
- 25% of seniors open to using home equity
- Why the CFPB is wrong about reverse mortgages
- What happens when we let technology care for our aging parents
- HUD focuses on foreclosure prevention
Dec 19, 2017
Dec 19, 2017
7 min
Talking Points:
- CFPB allegedly funneled millions to slush fund
- Nearly 1 in 5 unaware of reverse mortgage
- Cautious, but willing to learn
- 5 marketing strategies for 2018
Dec 8, 2017
Dec 8, 2017
8 min
Talking Points
- Loan limits to increase despite HECM losses
- Reverse mortgage endorsements on the rise
- RMS parent company filed Chapter 11 BK
- Few acted on ‘Grey Monster’ warnings
Nov 30, 2017
Nov 30, 2017
7 min
Talking Points:
- Failed leadership coup at CFPB settled by court
- Higher lending limits coming but HECM increase questionable
- Margins fall as competition increases
- Planned IPO for HECM lender withdrawn