Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

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

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