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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.
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Episodes
May 10, 2013
May 10, 2013
5 min
Podcast Stories:
- New York cracks down on pension lenders
- Are we on the cusp of a comeback?
- AAG starts new ad campaign
- How the 30 year mortgage saved the housing market and the economy
May 3, 2013
May 3, 2013
6 min
Podcast Stories
- Originators say biggest challenge in 2013 is...
- It’s an expensive proposition to stay compliant
- Loan Sharks? A look a pension loans
- Acquisition deal closed
Apr 26, 2013
Apr 26, 2013
7 min
Talking Points:
- Retirement Catastrophe Looming says Fidelity
- Room for Private Lenders: FHA loans losing their appeal
- Reverse Vision goes bi-coastal
- Former HUD Secretary touts reverse mortgages
Apr 21, 2013
Apr 21, 2013
7 min
Talking Points:
- A higher hurdle to jump: Tougher to get a reverse mortgage?
- Reverse Mortgages now on suspicious activity report
- CFPB to crack down on professional designations
- More getting on the uniform state test train
Apr 12, 2013
Apr 12, 2013
7 min
Talking Points:
- Obama Budget: Will it change reverse mortgages?
- FHA to Congress: Give us the authority to fix program
- Credit ratings firm says reverse mortgages could grow quickly
- Housing Recovery is the real deal says survey
Apr 5, 2013
Apr 5, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- Protecting seniors or limiting choice?
- MBA pushes for more uniform state testing for Mortgage Licenses
- AARP asks if reverse mortgages are a help or hazard?
- Posed for a comeback. A look at our industry’s loan volume
Mar 30, 2013
Mar 30, 2013
6 min
Podcast Stories:
- Professor Says Don’t Wait
- Think Tank proposed for FHA woes
- Is this the key to our industry’s recovery?
- West Coast Conference slated for next month
Mar 23, 2013
Mar 23, 2013
7 min
TALKING POINTS:
- Counseling logjam as Standard Fixed deadline approaches
- What’s more expensive? A Reverse Mortgage or a miserable retirement?
- Not quite enough to help. Rising home prices and seniors
- Acquisition comes with risks

Mar 15, 2013
Mar 15, 2013
6 min
Talking Points:
- Kill switch turned off for another year
- Lending Tree goes Reverse
- Welcome Back. Oregon allows reverse borrowers back into property tax deferral program
- Budget Pain. Political infighting leads to HUD furloughs and partial closures
Mar 9, 2013
Mar 9, 2013
8 min
Talking Points:
- GAO Cites Real Cause of Reverse Mortgage Woes
- Misconceptions on Baby Boomer Marketing
- The Hidden Kill Switch: Reverse Mortgage Loan Cap
- After home prices rebound what’s our next challenge?
