Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #372

Talking Points:

• HECM counseling fees vary with pricing freedom
• Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill to abolish the CFPB
• Equities.com: Reverse Mortgages a versatile retirement solution
• California & Arizona buck national HECM endorsement volume

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #371

Talking Points:

• HUD makes updates counseling guidance in wake of recent changes
• LGBT protections already addressed into HUD’s housing programs
• NASDAQ: New Reverse Mortgage rules may limit appeal
• LA Times: New mortgage market challenging for some buyer

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #370

Talking Points

• NBC: A Widow’s Tale of Woe
• Reverse Mortgage alternative to Long Term Care says Financial Advisor Magazine
• Huff Post: HECMs make sense for affluent borrowers
• June’s Jump: Endorsement volume climbs

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #369

Talking Points:

• Huffington Post: How to shop for a reverse mortgage
• USA Today: The up and downsides of a reverse mortgage
• Bankrate: Paying back a reverse mortgage
• Survey finds reverse mortgage interest amongst housing inquiries

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #368

Talking Points:

• CFPB goes public with complaint database
• Moving tricky with reverse mortgage
• Consumer Reports: New reverse mortgage protections helpful but still lacking
• Hollywood, celebrities and reverse mortgages

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #367

Talking Points:

• Consumer Advocates Thrilled with HUD’s New Non-Borrowing Spouse Policy
• Huff Post Lists Six Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage
• Surprise? Homeowners and Appraisers Often Disagree on Valuation
• Aging In Place Options Needed for Wave of Seniors

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #366

Talking Points:

• HUD Revises Non-Borrowing Spouse policy again
• Time Magazine: When Reverse Mortgages become too risky
• HECM Counselors adjust to new norm after assessment
• US News: Reverse Mortgages reduce housing costs in retirement

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #365

Talking Points:

• Perfect storm to benefit our industry
• Alliance seeks to educate public on reverse mortgages
• Reverse Mortgage volumes decline
• Illinois reverse mortgage bill awaits Governor’s signature

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #364

Talking Points:

• Congress member wants better protections for non-borrowing spouses
• Mortgage volume down: some states growing despite downturn
• Living for today: Study reveals Americans are short-sighted on retirement planning
• Marketwatch: Tougher to get a reverse mortgage

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #363

Talking Points:

• Gone Rogue? Lawmakers seek to reign in CFPB
• New Financial Planner designation teaches strategic use of HECM
• The after effects: HUD waiting to see impact of changes
• NY Times: The Family-Style reverse mortgage