The HECM’s 2021 performance likely best 2020


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EPISODE #695
It’s less about preserving equity and more about cash flow

With millions of first-time homebuyers finding few suitable housing options and tenants enduring the ravages of rent hikes, some are sitting on a mountain of home equity whilst needing a significant boost to their monthly cash flow.

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Few worried about a housing bubble- just like last time


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EPISODE #694
CNN Business: No one seems worried about a housing bubble. Just like last time the bubble burst

Good news. Few economists, if any, believe that the housing market will crash. The bad news most experts believed the same in the months and years leading up to the  2008 housing market crash.

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How to tap into your home’s value safely


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EPISODE #693
Consumer Reports: How to tap into your home’s value safely

Consumer Reports outline several ways a homeowner may tap into their home’s equity safely. Only one choice doesn’t require monthly mortgage payments. .

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5 Cities where Sellers are Reducing Prices


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EPISODE #691
Sellers are reducing prices in these cities

A number of home sellers are reducing their asking prices. The locations of price reductions may surprise you…

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The Appraisal Crunch


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EPISODE #689
The Appraisal Crunch

Both reverse and traditional mortgage originators are feeling the crunch of appraisal turnaround times. RMD explains why and what HECM professionals have to say.

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