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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.
This podcast is brought to you by HECM World, the leading independent media platform for the reverse mortgage industry in the United States.
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Episodes
May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- Our industry grapples with more HECM changes
- What borrowers say about their reverse mortgage
- The nightmare is real for many approaching retirement
- Still in denial: disconnect between owner perception and home values
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May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016
10 min
Talking Points:
- HUD ‘very pleased’ with HECM changes
- Think Tank says retirees will be forced to consider home equity
- Three ways our industry can grow
- 5 ways to grow your HECM for Purchase business
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
8 min
Talking Points:
- Making a Comeback Despite Early Resistance
- April Showers Rain on HECM Endorsements
- Retirees Leaving Home Equity Untapped
- Walter Investments Posts Large Loss
Apr 29, 2016
Apr 29, 2016
10 min
Talking Points:
- Retirees Not Taking Reverse Mortgages Seriously
- Ouch! Wall Street Journal Rails Against CFPB ‘Racket”
- What Realtors Need to Know About Selling a Home with a Reverse Mortgage
- A Drop in the Bucket: CFPB Reverse Mortgage Complaints
Apr 22, 2016
Apr 22, 2016
9 min
Talking Points:
- Know the rules to avoid CFPB woes
- New reverse mortgage pricing tool coming soon!
- Solutions for a cash-short retirement
- Proficio bids farewell to reverse mortgage lending
Apr 15, 2016
Apr 15, 2016
9 min
Talking Points:
- Columnist defends his stance on reverse mortgages
- Judge rules against Quicken Loans companies in labor dispute
- Lender takes a new approach in national television campaign
- Mystery shopper to target lenders steering to HECM counselors
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Apr 8, 2016
Apr 8, 2016
9 min
Talking Points:
- Will HUD make more changes to the HECM?
- MarketWatch: Best and not so good ways to tap home equity
- Dallas Morning News: How to buy a home with 50% down and no mortgage payments
- Ginnie Mae to encourage HMBS securities
Apr 1, 2016
Apr 1, 2016
10 min
Talking Points:
- Home equity exposes seniors to financial abuse
- HECMs and the Holy Grail of retirement
- Consumer Reports covers recent reverse mortgage reforms
- Home prices show steady growth in January
Mar 25, 2016
Mar 25, 2016
10 min
Talking Points:
- Don’t hate the reverse mortgage, hate the old one
- Harrison Ford jokes about reverse mortgages
- Forbes: The benefits of the HECM for Purchase
- State of Denial: Americans continue to postpone preparing for retirement
Mar 18, 2016
Mar 18, 2016
7 min
Talking Points:
Episode #405
- Huff Post: Using a reverse mortgage instead of a pension?
- Financial services business partnership workshop to feature reverse mortgages
- Rough Start: Retail volume drops significantly in January
- Study provides insight on reverse mortgage acceptance