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Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance

Shannon HicksJuly 26, 2021July 21, 2021

by Shannon HicksJuly 26, 2021July 21, 20210236

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. 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.” Other Stories: Reverse Market Insights ‘Market Minute’ MarketWatch:

FHA: HECM Improved- Issues Remain

Shannon HicksJuly 19, 2021July 18, 2021

by Shannon HicksJuly 19, 2021July 18, 20210338

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. 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. – Other Stories: Survey says it’s a bad time

The pandemic exacerbated the retirement savings gap

Shannon HicksJuly 12, 2021July 6, 2021

by Shannon HicksJuly 12, 2021July 6, 20210363

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #678 Forbes: The pandemic exacerbated the retirement savings gap “We still do not know all the long-term consequences for the economy in general and retirement savings in particular. There are some early indicators worth considering…” Other Stories: National Mortgage News: The

The Consequences of an Unnecessary Interest Rate Hike

Shannon HicksJuly 5, 2021July 2, 2021

by Shannon HicksJuly 5, 2021July 2, 20210306

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #677 The Consequences of an Unnecessary Interest Rate Hike The Federal Reserve’s Fair Open Market Committee (FOMC) in its quarterly projections published after the meeting, 13 of 18 officials saw a likely need for higher rates by the end of 2023,

NEW: Monthly Market Minute by RMI

Shannon HicksJune 28, 2021June 29, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 28, 2021June 29, 20210399

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #676 Supreme Court rules FHFA Director can be fired A Supreme Court decision found the structure of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) unconstitutional. The ruling now allows for the removal of the FHFA director at will or without cause… Other

Son denies ownership of deceased mother’s home in reverse

Shannon HicksJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 21, 2021June 21, 20211406

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #675 Son denies ownership of deceased mother’s home in reverse mortgage The Villages online news site serves as another reminder that the servicing of federally insured reverse mortgages in assignment needs a serious overhaul. The situation is causing a headache for supervisors

HUD: The HECM holds a unique role

Shannon HicksJune 14, 2021June 11, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 14, 2021June 11, 20211366

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #674 HUD: The HECM fills a ‘unique role’ “The Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) program fills a unique role in the national mortgage market and offers critical opportunities for the nation’s seniors to utilize their own assets and resources to preserve

Washington Post: Reader comments on Reverse Mortgages

Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 9, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 9, 20212 337

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #673 The Washington Post shares reverse mortgage borrower experiences The Washington Post shares two select reader experiences in applying for a reverse mortgage. Do you think at least one had a positive impression? Other Stories: Texas reverse mortgage bill would define

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Podcast

Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance

FHA: HECM Improved- Issues Remain

The pandemic exacerbated the retirement savings gap

The Consequences of an Unnecessary Interest Rate Hike

NEW: Monthly Market Minute by RMI

Son denies ownership of deceased mother’s home in reverse

HUD: The HECM holds a unique role

Washington Post: Reader comments on Reverse Mortgages

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