There’s one thing that will earn the respect of others faster than anything else. Can you guess what it is? It’s not what most suspect…
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3 Ways Retirees Can Prepare for a Recession
The recent conjecture of an impending recession has added layers of complexity and concern for those who’ve recently retired or are preparing to do so. Here are three strategies that may help…
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Will FHA foreclosures tank US home prices? This week, we examine recent FHA foreclosure activity, underwriting standards, borrower debt, and the scope of FHA lending in the overall mortgage market.
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Here’s how reverse mortgage pros and HECM for Purchase borrowers can supercharge the advantages of a H4P to improve retirement!
Continue readingWhy ‘Winners’ Lose
The preacher’s kid goes off the deep end in college. The lottery winner loses their fortune and ends up miserable. Another child actor ends up addicted and broke. What do all of these have in common? More importantly, why should it matter to us?
Continue readingLaid Off at 61: Now What?
Being laid off late in life can have devastating financial consequences. Could a reverse mortgage help? A look at potential solutions.
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Here are two scenarios when a reverse mortgage may be a good fit and when it’s not. HELOCs and homebuying strategies for older homeowners.
Continue readingPlanned HUD Office Closure & HECM Services
DOGE’s planned closure of HUD field offices across the nation likely includes the Tulsa, Oklahoma field office, which houses HECM operations and the National Servicing Center.
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How we respond to ourselves when we make a mistake makes all the difference in the world. A look at an ancient lesson.
Continue readingReforms are Needed: Not Amputations
There is a growing consensus that the FHA and Ginnie Mae need reform. The key, however, is to strike a balance
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