Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #362

Talking Points:

• The problem with small reverse mortgage loans
• The long road: Lenders take the long view on assessment
• Aging in place has it’s challenges
• Texas lender launches reverse mortgage channel

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #361

Talking Points:

• Side effect of Financial Assessment?
• Cooling off or the Big Chill? Another state pushes waiting period
• Reach out and touch someone. Another lender exands with call centers
• Caregiver Loan. The reverse mortgage alternative

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #360

Talking Points:

• Pulling the plug: HUD reminds recent Non-Borrowing Spouse rule
• AAG launches new television ad with a focus on retirement planning
• Lender launches a rebrand of reverse mortgages
• HECM refinances buck endorsement volume trend

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #359

Talking Points:

• Like this: More reverse lenders using social media
• February: Brokers up, retail down for HECM endorsements
• Expired FHA case numbers will require assessment
• The battle continues: HUD vs AAR, the non-borrowing spouse suit grinds on

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #358

Talking Points:

• Fox News: Getting a reverse mortgage will be tougher
• Aging at home still most affordable option
• Lenders see growth despite financial assessment
• Cooling Down: Utah bill to require pre-application counseling and cooling off period

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #357

Talking Points:

• CNBC: Financial planners still not sold on reverse mortgages
• Heavy Price: These states have the highest property taxes
• Buying more affordable than renting
• Aging in place forcing Boomers to reconsider aging in place

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #356

Talking points:

• HUD updates math for Lifetime Expectancy Set Aside
• Motley Fool says avoid these reverse mortgage scams
• Online appraisals coming for reverse mortgages
• HUD appoints new FHA leader

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #355

Talking Points

• Crowdfunding effort assists HECM non-borrowing spouse
• Retiring? You may want to consider these states first
• Retirement improving but still shaky for many
• Beginning of a new era: Industry weighs in on Financial Assessment

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #354

Talking Points:

• Reverse mortgage just one way to increase after tax wealth
• Reports of retirement preparedness conflicted
• NRMLA meeting in New York to highlight Financial Assessment and Social Security
• The motivations behind baby boomers buying or selling a home

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #353

Talking Points:

• HELOC Bomb Bigger than Expected
• 15 Mistakes to Avoid when Marketing to Baby Boomers
• Court rules on overtime pay for loan officers
• Wall Street Journal: HECM could boost retirement by 30%