Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #239

Talking Points:

• Ugly year now what’s ahead?
• Boomers to Benefit from Affordable Care Act
• Security One acquired
• Mortgage complaints. Who received the most?

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #238

Talking Points:

• Killing the comeback
• Some lenders bullish despite changes to HECM
• Top Ten eReverse Mortgage Stories of 2012
• The new world of HECM counseling in California

Merry Christmas!

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #237

Talking Points:

• Nannystate: Protecting Seniors from Themselves?
• Mick Jagger & Reverse Mortgages
• Mortgage Professor now a lead reseller
• Reverse Mortgages as an insurance policy

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #236

Talking Points:

• Just another product? Will mortgages be sold at major retailers?
• HUD Secretary defends reverse mortgage before Senate Committee
• CRMP Approved: Get your continuing education at Reverse Basics
• Did they get the numbers right for HECM shortfall?

Reverse Fortunes Weekly- Episode #235

Talking Points:

• Security One forms powerful alliance
• Lobbyist say Hands off mortgage deduction
• Sobering & Uncertain: FHA Fund
• Going Hi Tech: Mobile technology & reverse?

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #234

Talking Points:

• Will Standard go to Saver Principal Limits?
• Do Banks sell more adjustable than independent lenders?
• The Bureau & FTC crack down on reverse advertising
• New mortgage disclosures postponed

Reverse Focus Weekly - Episode #233

Talking Points:

• One Test for All States makes headway
• NRMLA corrects TV station investigative report
• FHA Audit & Insurance Premiums
• Fiscal Cliff could harm housing recovery

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #232

Talking Points:

• Unfair snapshot: NRMLA responds to NYT article
• Still coming up short: Even with reverse 50% lack income
• Cash infusion? FHA may need to shore up it’s insurance fund
• Unclear & Concerned: Industry feedback on changes to program

Reverse Fortunes Weekly- Episode #231

Talking Points:

• Hurricane Sandy to delay many reverse mortgage loans
• Last to Go: Genworth to sell reverse mortgage division
• Appraisals: Expect higher costs & longer turn around times
• Hand in cookie jar: States using mortgage settlement funds as they wish
• CFPB exams of reverse lenders. What to expect

Reverse Fortunes Weekly- Episode #230

Talking Points:

• No Hybrid Reverse soon
• The three segments of reverse mortgage marketing
• Investors like reverses
• Mortgage Professor sets New York Times straight