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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

Sep 27, 2013
Sep 27, 2013
5 min
Talking Points:
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issues rule reference guide
- HUD clarifies changes in recent mortgagee letter
- FHA may seek bailout from Treasury
- HECM changes a spark for our industry’s revival?

Sep 20, 2013
Sep 20, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- Financial Advisor: Not a Loan of Last Resort
- Security One Lending launches advisory board with financial experts
- Not slowing down: The Fed to continue economic stimulus measures
- CFPB hands down record fine

Sep 13, 2013
Sep 13, 2013
8 min
Talking Points:
- First Lender Exits on heels of HECM Overhaul
- Now’s your chance. HUD Seeking industry input on financial assessment
- RMD recaps our largest national webinar last week
- NRMLA seeks 17 clarifications in letter to HUD

Sep 6, 2013
Sep 6, 2013
6 min
Podcast Stories:
- Chicago Tribune: Reverse Mortgage Changes Protect Seniors
- Home Price Increase Not Sustainable
- Principal Limit Factors Slashed in HECM Program Overhaul
- ReverseVision Now Integrates with Appraisal Services

Aug 30, 2013
Aug 30, 2013
6 min
- Home prices return with a vengeance
- Program change deadline doesn’t justify emergency HUD counseling
- The Baby Bummer Money Drain
- WSJ: Change is almost here

Aug 23, 2013
Aug 23, 2013
5 min
Podcast Stories:
- It’s a whole new world for reverse mortgages soon...
- AARP laments lack of public input for reverse mortgage changes
- Still not saving for retirement
- Get one now, whether you need it or not
Aug 16, 2013
Aug 16, 2013
5 min
Podcast Stories:
- It’s Official. President signs Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act into law
- Housing Bubble again? Not quite
- It takes a village to age in place

Aug 9, 2013
Aug 9, 2013
6 min
Talking Points
- Lender’s Welcome Reform: Details still unknown
- Investment Group’s Earning soar after reverse acquisitions
- LO Comp Rule to soon impact reverse originators
- AAG Bullish despite upcoming product changes
Aug 1, 2013
Aug 1, 2013
5 min
Podcast Stories:
- Authority Almost Granted: Expect Mortgagee Letter this month
- Amidst change new reverse lender launches
- More originators have multiple state licenses
- Urban Financial to be acquired by investor group

Jul 26, 2013
Jul 26, 2013
8 min
Podcast Stories:
- The PATH Act: A realistic path to mortgage market recovery?
- Regulators look to relax harsh mortgage rules
- NRMLA speaks in support of granting HUD needed authority
- LA Times: A private reverse mortgage horror story.
