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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
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
Mar 27, 2015
Mar 27, 2015
7 min
Talking Points
- Crowdfunding effort assists HECM non-borrowing spouse
- Retiring? You may want to consider these states first
- Retirement improving but still shaky for many
- Beginning of a new era: Industry weighs in on Financial Assessment
Mar 20, 2015
Mar 20, 2015
7 min
Talking Points:
- Reverse mortgage just one way to increase after tax wealth
- Reports of retirement preparedness conflicted
- NRMLA meeting in New York to highlight Financial Assessment and Social Security
- The motivations behind baby boomers buying or selling a home
Mar 13, 2015
Mar 13, 2015
9 min
Talking Points:
- HELOC Bomb Bigger than Expected
- 15 Mistakes to Avoid when Marketing to Baby Boomers
- Court rules on overtime pay for loan officers
- Wall Street Journal: HECM could boost retirement by 30%
Mar 6, 2015
Mar 6, 2015
9 min
Talking Points:
- BNY Mellon ready to launch reverse operations
- Connecticut eyes required face to face counseling
- 40% of home equity held by older households
- Retirement age is slightly rising but leveling off
Feb 27, 2015
Feb 27, 2015
6 min
Talking Points:
- New date announced for Financial Assessment
- “On the right track”. Report to Congress on reverse mortgage program
- More money: Urban improves lending ratio for Home Safe jumbo product.
- Slow down: Housing recovery stalling says report
Feb 20, 2015
Feb 20, 2015
7 min
Talking Points:
- 3 Reasons to Tap Into Home Equity
- Federal Savings Bank Targets HECM Expansion
- California Offers Help to Reverse Borrowers
- Australian Proposal for Mandatory Reverse Mortgages
Feb 11, 2015
Feb 11, 2015
8 min
Talking Points:
- CFPB issues tips for reverse mortgage borrowers
- A source of wealth: Retirees tapping home equity
- CFPB dings New Day Financial for advertising
- CFPB reveals top reverse mortgage complaints
Feb 6, 2015
Feb 6, 2015
8 min
Talking Points:
- Reverse Mortgage interest surges prior to assessment
- Interest is up but endorsements flat as Financial Assessment approaches
- HUD seeks revision to National Housing Act & budget for non-borrowing spouses
- Reverse mortgage could solve number one retirement worry
Jan 30, 2015
Jan 30, 2015
7 min
Talking Points:
- No Deadbeats: The Mortgage Professor looks at the Financial Assessment
- Counselors prepare for new hurdes with upcoming assessment
- Community banks stymied by overly strict mortgage rules
- Year end slump in reverse mortgage endorsements