Fact-checking Dave Ramsey’s RM Claims


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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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House rich- Cash Poor. Should I get a reverse mortgage?


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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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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… 

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HECM Refis are not growing our market


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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. 

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Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance


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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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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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