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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.
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Episodes
Aug 14, 2015
Aug 14, 2015
8 min
Talking Points:
- Judge orders that spouse has borrower rights
- HUD slams two companies for improper borrower fees
- Wholesale leads surge in endorsement volumes
- Illinois has a new reverse mortgage law
Aug 7, 2015
Aug 7, 2015
9 min
Talking Points:
- An interview with Torrey Larsen of Retirement Funding Solutions
- Swing high & low: HECM volumes vary in wake of financial assessment
- Three keys to forging relationships with financial professionals
- The worst states for retirees
Jul 31, 2015
Jul 31, 2015
10 min
Talking Points:
- Will big banks return to HECM program?
- ABC News: Changed for the better
- Looking for seniors? Try these counties
- Mortgage Professor launches alternative to HECM counseling
Jul 24, 2015
Jul 24, 2015
7 min
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
Jul 14, 2015
Jul 14, 2015
6 min
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
Jul 10, 2015
Jul 10, 2015
8 min
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
Jul 3, 2015
Jul 3, 2015
6 min
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
Jun 26, 2015
Jun 26, 2015
6 min
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
Jun 19, 2015
Jun 19, 2015
6 min
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
Jun 12, 2015
Jun 12, 2015
10 min
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