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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
Dec 23, 2012
Dec 23, 2012
7 min
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!

Dec 14, 2012
Dec 14, 2012
6 min
Talking Points:
- Nannystate: Protecting Seniors from Themselves?
- Mick Jagger & Reverse Mortgages
- Mortgage Professor now a lead reseller
- Reverse Mortgages as an insurance policy
Dec 7, 2012
Dec 7, 2012
6 min
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?

Dec 2, 2012
Dec 2, 2012
6 min
Talking Points:
- Security One forms powerful alliance
- Lobbyist say Hands off mortgage deduction
- Sobering & Uncertain: FHA Fund
- Going Hi Tech: Mobile technology & reverse?

Nov 21, 2012
Nov 21, 2012
6 min
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

Nov 16, 2012
Nov 16, 2012
5 min
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

Nov 9, 2012
Nov 9, 2012
6 min
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

Nov 2, 2012
Nov 2, 2012
8 min
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

Oct 26, 2012
Oct 26, 2012
7 min
Talking Points:
- No Hybrid Reverse soon
- The three segments of reverse mortgage marketing
- Investors like reverses
- Mortgage Professor sets New York Times straight

Oct 19, 2012
Oct 19, 2012
7 min
Talking Points:
- Pendulum Swing: Media goes negative on reverse mortgages
- Pointing the finger: AARP says reverse evictions violate terms
- Shining star- Urban is bright spot in dark financial quarter
- Umbrella of protection: Lenders may find some with CFPB
