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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
Jun 29, 2017
Jun 29, 2017
8 min
Talking Points
- Stop being squeamish about the reverse mortgage
- The New York Times got it all wrong about reverse mortgages
- The Reverse Review shifts focus to outside professionals
- Older mortgage borrowers complain the most in these states
Jun 23, 2017
Jun 23, 2017
8 min
Talking Points:
- A reverse mortgage for every income bracket
- Lead generation company launches new website
- Pay off mortgage and get a HECM line of credit
- Tom Selleck asks “Why not use home equity?”
Jun 16, 2017
Jun 16, 2017
8 min
Talking Points:
- The Fed raises interest rates for the 2nd time in 2017
- A metric indicating industry growth? You decide
- AAG’s CEO featured in Forbes Magazine
- Treasury Department piles onto CFPB
Jun 9, 2017
Jun 9, 2017
8 min
Talking Points
- HECM endorsements remain flat after Financial Assessment
- Secretary Carson discusses HUD austerity, not reverse mortgage program
- California’s largest broker expands HECM lending with training program
- Taking Social Security early has long-term costs
Jun 2, 2017
Jun 2, 2017
10 min
- Republican & Democratic senators quest Trump’s HUD budget
- The risks and rewards of working with a financial advisor
- Canadians see the need and value of reverse mortgages
- CFPB complaints down among older consumers
May 26, 2017
May 26, 2017
8 min
Talking Points
- Is this the beginning of the end for HUD?
- The verdict is in for the Financial Assessment
- Shifting into forward
- It often hinges on closing costs
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May 18, 2017
May 18, 2017
9 min
Talking Points
- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin clears the record
- Is there another California gold rush coming?
- Retirement war chest relies heavily on home equity
- It’s all in the name. RMD poll reveals industry feedback on replacement name
May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017
7 min
Talking Points:
- The Rev. Jackson steps into reverse foreclosure
- The HECM for Purchase is in the limelight again
- Cast your vote: should we change our industry name?
- A rise in ‘grey divorce’ may spell opportunity
May 5, 2017
May 5, 2017
8 min
Talking Points:
- Bad advice? Sorry, the loan contract says...
- Making it personal with a new company name
- HECM endorsements: the good and the bad
- Aging in place: challenges and opportunities
Apr 28, 2017
Apr 28, 2017
9 min
Talking Points:
- Liberty not impacted by Ocwen ban
- Reverse mortgage misconceptions persist says NRMLA panel
- Federal taxes and reverse mortgages
- New private home equity product launched