The Motley Fool’s Robert Brokamp interviewed Geoffrey Sanzenbacher, an economist with the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College discussing the macro trends in retirement. One of his frustrations is the retiree’s reluctance to consider a reverse mortgage.
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Continue readingFact-checking Dave Ramsey’s RM Claims
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EPISODE #686
Fact-Checking Dave Ramsey’s reverse mortgage claims.
Fairway Independent Mortgage’s Harlan Accola corrects several statements syndicated radio host Dave Ramsey has made about reverse mortgages. Here are just a few…
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Continue readingOriginators speak out on the HECM for Purchase
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EPISODE #684
Originators speak out on the HECM for Purchase
Just how is the HECM for Purchase performing? That’s a question that RMD addressed last week sharing the perspectives of several industry lenders.
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House rich- Cash Poor. Should I get a reverse mortgage?
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EPISODE #683
Should I stay or should I go?
A 69-year-old unemployed nurse wrote a financial columnist, “I need cash. Should I try a reverse mortgage or just move?” Here’s the response…
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FHA Case Numbers Surge in June
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EPISODE #682
HECM FHA Case #s Surge in June
The FHA Single Family Production report was released late last Thursday. Here are some of the key takeaways from the report…Â
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HECM Refis are not growing our market
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EPISODE #681
HECM Refis are not growing our market
RMI’s John Lunde told RMD while HECM endorsements are strong our industry’s production is not quite as robust as one may believe when considering HECM-to-HECM refinances.Â
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Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance
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EPISODE #680
Data shows advisers in Australia reluctant to discuss equity release strategies
“New research has found that financial advisers are not considering the government’s Pension Loan Scheme (PLS) when developing strategies for retirees.”
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FHA: HECM Improved- Issues Remain
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EPISODE #679
The HECM is Improved- Issues Remain says FHA
FHA’s deputy assistant secretary for single-family housing says while the financial position of the federally-insured reverse mortgage has improved, areas of concern remain.
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