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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
Feb 17, 2017
Feb 17, 2017
10 min
Talking Points:
- It’s #FakeNews once again
- Reverse Mortgages going Maine-Stream
- An unconventional marketing message
- Data needed on financial professionals perceptions
Feb 10, 2017
Feb 10, 2017
8 min
Talking Points:
- Real estate uncertainty & the Trump presidency
- A bullish outlook despite a bleak 2016
- Rising home values may not help HECM volumes
- NRMLA releases new tool for potential borrowers
Feb 3, 2017
Feb 3, 2017
7 min
Talking Points
- Audit claims HUD took shortcuts in implementing changes
- Opportunities and challenges for 2017
- Year starts with lackluster endorsement volume
- New edition of “Understanding Reverse” released
Jan 26, 2017
Jan 26, 2017
10 min
Talking Points:
- FHA insurance premium reduction nixed
- Treasury Secretary nominee sets the record straight on reverse mortgage foreclosures
- Canadian reverse mortgage sales boom
- Dr. Carson one step closer as HUD chief
Jan 20, 2017
Jan 20, 2017
8 min
Talking Points
- Over & Out. Walter Investment exits reverse mortgage lending
- HUD announces new HECM rules. What’s next?
- Treasury Sec confirmation hearings spark reverse mortgage investigation
- HECM mortgage-backed securities drop for the first time
Jan 13, 2017
Jan 13, 2017
7 min
Talking Points:
- FHA to reduce mortgage insurance on forward loans, reverse cuts uncertain
- HUD nominee Ben Carson casts his vision for the future of HUD
- New York Governor pushes for additional reverse mortgage protections
- New York co-op bill hits a snag
Jan 6, 2017
Jan 6, 2017
7 min
Talking Points:
- The top HECM financial planning stories of 2016
- Banking partnerships key in 2017
- Lender makes generous donation to children’s cancer research
- Who leads in the issuance of HECM securities?
Dec 30, 2016
Dec 30, 2016
8 min
Talking Points
- The top ten most viewed videos on HECMWorld.com
- The ‘godfather’ of Chinese real estate pitches reverse mortgages
- Column reveals problems adult children face
- New York senator pushes for co-op approval for reverse mortgages
Dec 23, 2016
Dec 23, 2016
7 min
Talking Points:
- New pilot program assists existing HECM borrowers
- How reverse mortgages protect women in retirement
- New board members announced at NRMLA
- $6.1 Trillion in home equity for HECM age-eligible homeowners
Dec 16, 2016
Dec 16, 2016
7 min
Talking Points:
- Don’t panic! Here’s what the Fed’s recent rate hikes really mean for HECMs
- It takes a village. Senior communities gain popularity
- HECMs a realistic solution says recent Harvard report
- HECM counselors must meet new standards