Podcast Episodes

Son denies ownership of deceased mother’s home in reverse

Shannon HicksJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 21, 2021June 21, 20211320

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, 20211264

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 293

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

Death record delays leave Georgia families in limbo

Shannon HicksMay 31, 2021May 28, 2021

by Shannon HicksMay 31, 2021May 28, 20211438

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #672 Delays in death records leave Georgia families in financial limbo [The Atlanta Journal Constitution] Sandra Autry’s stable life as the wife of a retired police officer abruptly ended in April when he died in hospice care. More than a month

5 Hyperinflation Hedges

Shannon HicksMay 24, 2021May 21, 2021

by Shannon HicksMay 24, 2021May 21, 20210355

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #671 Reverse mortgages as a hedge against hyperinflation [Explosion.com] For the average American, the dollar isn’t going nearly as far as it did pre-pandemic when it comes to purchasing the needs of daily life. Here are 5 hedges against hyperinflation including

5 Tips for an Easy Reverse Mortgage Process

Shannon HicksMay 17, 2021May 14, 2021

by Shannon HicksMay 17, 2021May 14, 20211493

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #670 Five tips for an easy reverse mortgage process [Boss Magazine] Are you looking for a way to get a reverse mortgage? Perhaps you’re not even sure yet if this is something you want to do. It’s a big decision and

FHA makes sweeping changes to NBS policies

Shannon HicksMay 10, 2021May 11, 2021

by Shannon HicksMay 10, 2021May 11, 20210687

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #669 FHA makes sweeping changes to non-borrowing spouse rules Last Thursday FHA announced sweeping changes to non-borrowing spouse protections for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages in Mortgagee Letter 2021-11. Lenders may choose to begin implementing the new policies immediately. On or after

The Perfect Storm for Retirees

Shannon HicksMay 3, 2021April 27, 2021

by Shannon HicksMay 3, 2021April 27, 20210392

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #668 The perfect storm for retirees [Kipplinger] Few retirees can rely on a significant pension and must make their savings last for decades. This may be even more difficult considering that we could see persistently low interest rates, higher inflation, and market

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Podcast Episodes

Son denies ownership of deceased mother’s home in reverse

HUD: The HECM holds a unique role

Washington Post: Reader comments on Reverse Mortgages

Death record delays leave Georgia families in limbo

5 Hyperinflation Hedges

FHA makes sweeping changes to NBS policies

The Perfect Storm for Retirees

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