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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
Jun 5, 2015
Jun 5, 2015
7 min
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
May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015
7 min
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
May 22, 2015
May 22, 2015
7 min
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
May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015
7 min
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
May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015
7 min
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
May 1, 2015
May 1, 2015
7 min
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
Apr 24, 2015
Apr 24, 2015
9 min
- 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
Apr 17, 2015
Apr 17, 2015
7 min
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
Apr 10, 2015
Apr 10, 2015
7 min
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
Apr 3, 2015
Apr 3, 2015
7 min
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