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Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld HECMWorld
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Mortgage news for reverse mortgage professionals, bankers and brokers. Launched in 2008 HECMWorld Weekly is the nation’s longest-running weekly reverse mortgage podcast. Topics include new regulations, HUD & FHA updates and CFPB alerts for reverse mortgage loans. 683151
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E829: F is for Family...and Fraud.
Fraud & Family often go hand in hand
[Michigan Live] Financial fraud is often committed by family members. Especially elder financial abuse as shown in a recent Dear Amy column in Michigan Live.. [Listen for Details]
Other Stories:
[The Associated Press] Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible.
[Yahoo Finance] Older mortgage applicants are much more likely to be denied a mortgage. -
E828: 4 ways Baby Boomers become house-poor in Retirement
[Go Banking Rates] Here are four reasons more Baby Boomers now find themselves being house-poor.
Other Stories:
[New York Times] The high-class problem that is home equity.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI’s Market Minute with Jon McCue. -
E827: Retirement is becoming a luxury.
EPISODE #827
Retirement is Becoming a Luxury
[Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board]
A recent AARP survey finds that retirement is increasingly becoming a luxury. Here’s what the survey reveals…[Listen for Details]
Other Stories:
[RMD/Housing Wire] Atlas Valuation hires former AAG head appraiser.
[CBW Money Watch] Experts weigh in when a reverse mortgage is the best home equity option. -
E826: Appraisal bias protections apply to HECM applicants
Appraisal bias protections apply to HECMs
[RMD/Housing Wire]
The Department of Housing and Urban Development and The Federal Housing Administration announced that appraisal bias protections extend to homeowners applying for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)…[Listen for Details]
Other Stories:
[RMD/Housing Wire] Bill seeks to switch the index used to calculate Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs).
[Yahoo Finance] Mortgage demand falls with high rates and home prices. -
E825: HUD curtails some planned HECM for Purchase concessions
EPISODE #825
HUD pulls back some allowable HECM for Purchase contributions
[RMD/Housing Wire]
After input from interested parties in the Federal Register HUD has decided to pull back on one type of sale contribution… [Listen for details]
Other Stories:
[Belleville News-Democrat] A vacant duplex has been deteriorating for five years after the HECM borrower died.
[Finance Buzz] Home insurance forcing many older Florida residents to sell, or give up coverage. -
E824: Aging in place or stuck in place?
Aging in Place or Stuck in Place?
[New York Times]
“Are they aging in place, or stuck in place?” asked Linna Zhu, a research economist at the Urban Institute. “Do we need to rethink this so-called American dream? It worked for previous generations, but does it still work today?”
Other Stories:
[CBS News Money Watch] 3 moves seniors should consider with inflation still high.
[RMI] Reverse Market Insights ‘Market Minute’ with Jon McCue.
[Housing Wire] Norcom mortgage’s former reverse mortgage team seeking a new home.
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Not much exists out there when it comes to podcasts focued on reverse mortgages. I like this one beacause it's short and to the point. A great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about reverse mortgages or those in the financial lending industry.