Reverse Mortgage News by 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

  • 8 minutes 7 seconds
    E853: Here's why homeowners may be overconfident in their retirement preparedness.
    • [CNBC] Here's why homeowners may be overconfident in their retirement preparedness.
    • [Money Wise] A 73-year-old with $27K in annual healthcare expenses looks to tap home equity safely.
    • [The Motley Foot] Here’s how much Social Security Benefits & Medicare premiums will increase in 2025.

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    18 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 7 minutes 37 seconds
    E852: Survey shows public employees worried they won’t have enough money to last in retirement
    • [Mission Square] Survey reveals the majority of public employees worry they won’t have enough money to last in retirement.
    • [The Financial Post] Baby boomers and Gen X are taking on more mortgage debt.
    • [Fox Money] Retirees with student loan debt risk Social Security garnishments.

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    13 November 2024, 12:06 am
  • 7 minutes 42 seconds
    E851: What in the world is propping up home prices?
    • [Housing Wire] What in the world is propping up home prices?
    • [John Hancock] What concerns baby boomers the most may surprise you.
    • [Housing Wire] When is an equity-sharing arrangement a reverse mortgage? One lawsuit seeks to settle this question.

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    4 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 6 minutes 55 seconds
    E850: The HECM’s 10-Year CMT Rate Climbs After Fed Funds Rate Cut
    • [HECMWorld] The HECM’s 10-Year CMT Rate Climbs After Fed Funds Rate Cut.
    • [Reverse Market Insight] RMI’s Jon McCue returns for this month’s installment of RMI’s Market Minute.

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    28 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 9 minutes 36 seconds
    E849: What's a Reverse Mortgage Vacation?!
    • [HECMWorld] A reverse mortgage vacation? If you haven’t heard of such a thing you’re not alone. To explain we interviewed Movement Mortgage National Reverse Mortgage Director Harlan Accola…  [Listen for Details]
    • [CBS News] Here’s how much a senior would pay for a $60,000 HELOC.
    • [Money Wise] Why the Fed’s rate cut is good news for retirees.

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    21 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 8 minutes 38 seconds
    E848: A Guide to Downsizing for Retirees
    • [Bank Rate] FHA Commissioner: A Guide to Downsizing for Retirees
    • [Housing Wire] Ginnie Mae: New HECM Demand on the Horizon.
    • [CBS Money Watch] Is a Reverse Mortgage or a HELOC Better for Seniors? Experts Weigh In.

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    14 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    E847: FHA Commissioner: The HECM a Critical Piece of the Retirement Puzzle
    • [Housing Wire] FHA Commissioner: The HECM a Critical Piece of the Retirement Puzzle.
    • [Yahoo Finance] Survey Reveals Retirees are Happier Than Older Workers.
    • [KJZZ Radio] Aging in Place Out of Reach for Most.

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    7 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 7 minutes 1 second
    E846: Boomer Struggles After Retiring to Care for Ailing Wife
    • [Housing Wire] NRMLA CEO Announces Retirement at Annual Meeting.
    • [Business Insider] A boomer struggles to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his ailing wife.
    • [The Maine Wire] Maine mayor suggests older residents may want to get a reverse mortgage to pay for surging property taxes.

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    30 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 10 minutes
    E845: Here’s Where Home Equity is Rising & Falling
    • [CNBC] Here’s where home values are rising and falling nationwide.
    • [CNBC] The Federal Reserve slashed the Fed Funds Rate by 50 basis points. How will this impact the HECM’s 10-Year CMT index? 
    • [Reverse Market Insight] Our monthly installment of RMI’s Market Minute with Jon McCue for all the latest HECM origination and endorsement trends.

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    23 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 9 minutes 44 seconds
    E844: Barrons: Barrons: A Reverse Mortgage May Be Good for Those Short of Cash
    • [Barrons] A reverse mortgage may be good for those short of cash.
    • [Clever Real Estate] A recent survey by Clever Real Estate reveals the motivations and pressing concerns of baby boomer homeowners on a variety of subjects.
    • [National Mortgage News] Reflecting on two decades of reverse mortgage spokespersons and marketing.

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    16 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 8 minutes 58 seconds
    E843: How Will An Interest Rate Cut Impact HECM Lending?
    • [Housing Wire / RMD] How would an interest rate cut impact HECM lending?
    • [Kiplinger's] How one divorce specialist turned to reverse mortgages as a potential gray divorce solution.
    • [HECMWorld] Where have all the HELOCs gone?!

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    9 September 2024, 8:00 am
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