A look at the factors that led to several insurance companies choosing to no longer offer policies in the Golden State.
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Fixing the Housing Market is a Two-Edged Sword
Delivering emergency price relief to would-be American homebuyers came to the forefront with President Trump’s recent executive order on housing. If successful, we look at the implications on homeowners, seniors aging in place, and future homebuyers.
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A look at President Trump’s recent executive order addressing America’s housing affordability crisis and what it means for current and potential reverse mortgage borrowers.
Continue readingHow to Prime the Pump to Get Stuff Done
Do you have moments when you struggle to get started on a task? I so, here are five ways to prime your pump and get more stuff done!
Continue readingHMBS 2.0, where art thou?
It was hoped that Ginnie Mae’s new HMBS 2.0 (a revamped HECM mortgage-backed securities program) would be released in 2024. This week an update on the HMBS 2.0 program’s progress and the role MBS play in reverse mortgage lending.
Continue readingRetirees Should Watch for These 3 Trends in 2025
2025 is the year to watch for numerous reasons. An incoming presidential administration, the trajectory of inflation, and economic growth or retraction–each contributing to older American’s retirement experienceHere are three things that retirees will want to watch for in 2025.
Continue readingWhat LA wildfire victims with a reverse mortgage need to know
Here’s what LA fire victims with a reverse mortgage need to do and how servicers can help.
Continue readingRemember these 4 things…
Burnout? Fatigue? Frustration? Each can creep in and poison our outlook as reverse mortgage professionals–myself included Here are four things to remember in such circumstances.
Continue reading15 Ways to Boost Your Sales in 2025
Here are 15 proven strategies to build and then protect your sales pipeline in 2025 and beyond.
Continue readingHome Ownership: A Dream Turned Nightmare for American Seniors
There’s another housing affordability crisis that has nothing to do with purchasing a home. A fresh look a homeownership in America— a dream that has become a nightmare for many senior homeowners.
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