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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
Jul 29, 2016
Jul 29, 2016
10 min
Talking Points:
- What do Trump University, the DNC and reverse mortgages have in common?
- No increase for you! Cost of living adjustments and Social Security squeeze
- US News & World Report: 6 facts to know about reverse mortgages
- A unique approach to training loan officers
Jul 22, 2016
Jul 22, 2016
10 min
Talking Points
- Policy changes show a drop in HECM default rates
- FHA clears the air on recent Financial Assessment changes
- Retirement journal highlights HECM strategies
- Wall Street Journal: How to buy a home in reverse
Jul 14, 2016
Jul 14, 2016
7 min
Talking Points:
- Community Banks: Taking Reverse Mortgage to Main Street America
- Boomers will struggle their way into retirement
- Industry members speak out on proposed HECM changes
- Lowest volume since August 2014: Analysis of HECM endorsements
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Jul 8, 2016
Jul 8, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- Only 25 comments submitted by industry participants on watershed rule changes
- Congressman pushes for inclusion of Co-Ops in HECMs
- How will BREXIT impact our industry?
- June endorsements provide brief respite in plunging volumes
Jul 1, 2016
Jul 1, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- HECM changes come with a cost says Kiplinger
- More baby boomers choosing to rent versus own
- The Street: Can you fund your retirement with a reverse mortgage?
- Cash-strapped retirees to spark reverse mortgage demand
Jun 24, 2016
Jun 24, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- Jumbo reverse mortgages appeal to high-net-worth homeowners
- Property eligibility issues spurred innovation
- Bankers Associations says HECMs can help
- New reverse lender with a new celebrity spokesman
Jun 17, 2016
Jun 17, 2016
7 min
Talking Points:
- Is the tide turning for our industry?
- Educational webinar focuses on reverse mortgage consumer protections
- Endorsement volumes drop with retail leading the drop
- Workflow automations? Reverse Focus’ CRM has them!
Jun 10, 2016
Jun 10, 2016
7 min
Talking Points:
- Reverse mortgage volume hits a new low
- Dodd-Frank Act is on the chopping block for Republicans
- Non-traditional source of funds needed for retirement says recent study
- Walter Investments appoints new CEO
Jun 3, 2016
Jun 3, 2016
6 min
Talking Points
- Tom Selleck named as AAG’s new spokesman
- RFS brings education to the nation’s capital
- A disappointing start. May endorsement volumes nosedive
- Reverse Mortgage Day returns to Texas
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
9 min
Talking Points:
- HUD’s proposed lower interest rate caps troublesome for secondary market
- Former skeptics now accepting the reverse mortgage
- AAG’s jumbo reverse comes to the Golden State
- Policy experts want lower cost reverse mortgage