Are we headed for a major market crash? Are there things to consider like reverse mortgages to help weather eroding market conditions? Several experts weigh in with their advice…
Continue readingHECM public perception, policy & property values
Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Dan Hultquist examines the impacts of public perception, policy, and property values on the HECM program.
Continue readingHurricane Ian traumatized Floridians & their home nestegg
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EPISODE #744
The CFPB wants to hear from you
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is seeking comment from the public about (1) ways to facilitate mortgage refinances for consumers who would benefit from refinancing, especially consumers with smaller loan balances; and (2) ways to reduce risks for consumers who experience disruptions in their financial situation that could interfere with their ability to remain current on their mortgage payments. The press release refers to this solicitation as a Request for Information (RFI).
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Don’t Be Complacent During The “Critical Retirement Decision” Zone
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Hurricane Ian traumatized Floridians. It also erased their nest egg
The 6 Ps of Our Industry’s Health
Dan Hultquist shares the 6 Ps that impact the overall health of the reverse mortgage industry…Part 1/2
Continue readingA closer look at September’s HECM Endorsement data
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EPISODE #743
Moodys says these 210 housing markets could crash 25-30%
[Fortune] “Moody’s Analytics expects that U.S. home price decline to widen to between 25% to 30% in 210 “significantly overvalued” housing markets.
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Homebuilder sell-off to impact neighborhood home values
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A closer look at September’s HECM Endorsement data
Retirees Face the Consequences of a Manufactured Recession
These are the consequences retirees now face in the midst of a manufactured recession…
Continue readingAs the Market Falls, New Retirees Need a Plan
[Kiplinger] “Anyone newly retired or nearly so must feel like they have the worst timing in the world. A portfolio tends to be largest near retirement, just before those savings are about to be drawn down.”
Continue readingWhy you should revisit your 2019-20 prospects
Why now is the time to revisit your 2019-20 prospects and why many of them may qualify despite higher interest rates…
Continue readingInflation’s Pain & Potential
While inflation has brought pain to American’s pocketbooks here’s where there’s potential for both homeowners and originators alike…
Continue readingReverse Mortgages: Timely and Accurate Payment of Property Taxes is Critical
In a recent Mortgage Orb column, Michael Whiting addresses the importance of paying property charges on a reverse mortgage and how they can be kept current.
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