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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

Dec 6, 2013
Dec 6, 2013
5 min
Talking Points:
- Realtors Need to Know About HECM Purchase
- Despite Recovery Retirement Still Unrealistic for Many
- The Next Mortgage Crisis? The Sleeping Giant
- HUD Appeals Non Borrowing Spouse Court Ruling
Nov 29, 2013
Nov 29, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- Is the Party Over for Home Prices?
- Housing Still the Largest Asset for Most Retirees
- A new name and branding for Urban
- Our Industry Gives Back

Nov 22, 2013
Nov 22, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- Be Careful What Type of Financial Advisor you partner with
- Social Security Reduction: Most American’s left in the dark
- FHA reform bill would increase oversight and capital reserve
- House Committe seeks to reign in CFPB powers

Nov 15, 2013
Nov 15, 2013
5 min
Talking Points:
- Financial Assessment: How Soon Remains to be seen
- Reverse Borrowers in danger of foreclosure to get help
- FHA: Back on Track: Post Housing Crisis Update
- Homebuilders Bullish on 55+ Housing Potential

Nov 8, 2013
Nov 8, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- New Message for New Product
- Texans vote to approve HECM for Purchase loan
- HUD updates foreclosure guidelines
- Commissioner speaks to Industry in New Orleans

Oct 31, 2013
Oct 31, 2013
5 min
Podcast Stories:
- Kiplinger says new hurdles and changes help reverse mortgage program
- Endorsements trend downward in August
- Mortgage Banker Associations outlook for 2014
- CFPB issues guide to senior fiduciaries

Oct 26, 2013
Oct 26, 2013
5 min
Podcast Stories:
- Government shutdown leaves backlog of reverse mortgages
- Retreating from the edge of a housing bubble
- Overspent: FHA insurance fund savings or losses?
- Is 70 the new 62 for retirement?

Oct 18, 2013
Oct 18, 2013
5 min
Talking Points:
- AAG’s new ad has a new twist
- Reverse Mortgage Endorsements Resume After Government Shutdown
- Senior home equity on the rise
- Wholesale channel remains strong despite change
Oct 11, 2013
Oct 11, 2013
5 min
Talking Points:
- New Rules Could Revive Reverse Mortgage Lending
- Home affordability varies widely
- GE designs home of the future for aging in place
- Incorrect data to CFPB can be expensive

Oct 5, 2013
Oct 5, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- More will need reverse mortgage to retire debt
- Court rules to protect non-borrowing spouses
- Privacy rules bend in favor of reporting suspected elder financial abuse
- Government shutdown impacting mortgage market
