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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
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
9 min
- [HECMWorld] Why Florida's housing market is facing a perfect storm.
- [National Mortgage News] What one economist has to say about home equity and reverse mortgages.
- [MSN] Are baby boomers to blame for a shortage of housing inventory?
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
9 min
- [iSpot.tv] How Finance of America's new TV ad is playing a new tune.
- [HECMWorld] Why cash flow is better than income for retirees.
- [Springer] Reverse Mortgages and the Italian Population.
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
9 min
- [CBS News] Why the 'cheapest' way to tap home equity isn't a sure bet.
- [AOL] I’m 72: Should I pay my taxes or lose my home?
- [Housing Wire] In Memoriam: Kathy Martinez.
May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025
8 min
- [Money Talks] Americans fear being broke in retirement more than dying.
- [Housing Wire] A recap of NRMLA's latest advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.
- [Market Watch] Here's where homeowners are struggling to sell.
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
10 min
- [National Association of Realtors] Surprise! Here’s what generation is buying the most homes.
- [News Week] The Texas housing market could be poised for a BIG housing price correction. Here’s why…
- [Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with Jon McCue: The latest HECM trends and data.
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
8 min
- [Housing Wire / HUD] HUD OIG report found HECM residency fraud and few controls.
- [Housing Wire] Have advisors lost interest in the HECM?
- [Wall Street Journal] Why retirees who relocate to states with no income tax don't always save money.
Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
9 min
- [National Debt Relief] Survey shows debt in retirement is the new reality.
- [Moravec Varga & Mooney] Reverse mortgages and probate.
- [Yahoo Finance] The Florida housing boom is over.
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
8 min
- [HECMWorld] The reverse mortgage community recently lost these two men.
- [Housing Wire] Finance of America's CEO gives an update on the status of the HMBS 2.0 program.
- [HECMWorld] Mutual of Omaha Mortgage released this new private or proprietary reverse mortgage. Here's what we know...
- [HECMWorld] FHA HECM data is back online!
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
10 min
- [Faith-Fi] The pros and cons of funding and early inheritance with a reverse mortgage.
- [The National Review] HUD bans non-permanent aliens from getting government-backed loans.
- [HECMWorld] How home sales influence reverse mortgage lending.
Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
10 min
- [HECMWorld Exclusive] How to supercharge the H4P.
- [Go Banking Rates] 4 reasons baby boomers are house-poor in retirement.
- [Oregon Live] Mom has a reverse mortgage but needs to move for long-term care.

