Why doesn’t the federal government promote the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage”? Since the program was created partly to help reduce dependence on assistance programs like Medicaid shouldn’t they promote this FHA-insured loan more aggressively?
Continue readingGinnie Mae’s New HECM Security to Ease Liquidity Strains
Innovation continues despite an uncertain housing and real estate market. One such product could be seen as a reverse mortgage in your pocket
Continue readingJune 2024 Top 100 HECM Lenders Report
Here is the latest endorsement data for endorsements recorded in June as well as the latest FHA HECM application case numbers.
Continue readingThe Retirement Double-Whammy
Here are two forces that will squeeze retirees retirement savings pushing many to return to work or look to other assets…
Continue readingCondo Rules Quash Reverse Mortgage
Florida’s 2022 legislation for condominium maintenance and strict condo rules are quashing reverse mortgages.
Continue readingThe Secret to Your Success!
Generally speaking, our success boils down to this one thing. Is it really that simple?!
Continue readingThe Most-Feared Loan in America
Today I’ll share a story about one of the most feared loans in America that has been disparaged, slandered, misunderstood, and attacked by pundits, radio and TV hosts, financial planners, and even mortgage professionals…
Continue readingThe CFPB Bans Former HUD HECM Servicer
Last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a consent order against former HECM servicer Novad Management and Sutherland Global seeking millions in civil and monetary damages
Continue readingDon’t Just Trust Your Gut- Do This Instead
You’ve heard the saying, “Just trust your gut”. The problem is our snap judgments are often wrong. Try this instead.
Continue readingHas the Housing Crash Been Canceled?
Has the housing market crash been canceled? That is the question many real estate and mortgage professionals are asking after a year of housing crash predictions have failed to materialize- at least nationwide
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