Podcast Episodes

Podcast E636: Are HECM Refinances a sign of a healthy market?

Shannon HicksSeptember 21, 2020September 18, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 21, 2020September 18, 20202 287

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. Is the HECM Refi boom a sign of a healthy market? Historically-low interest rates have pushed up HECM-to-HECM refinances to nearly one-third of all loan volume. Originators share their thoughts on what the refi boom means for our industry. Other Stories: Canada’s

Podcast E635: State property tax relief has a big catch

Shannon HicksSeptember 14, 2020September 11, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 14, 2020September 11, 20200284

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. State Property tax relief stops with Reverse The State Controller’s Office has announced applications for deferment of 2020-21 property taxes will be available sometime this month. Repayment under the PTP program becomes due when the homeowner Other Stories: HUD announces software changes

Podcast E634: Here’s how to grow the reverse mortgage business

Shannon HicksSeptember 7, 2020September 9, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 7, 2020September 9, 20200286

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. You must have this for industry growth What’s the magic ingredient for significant reverse mortgage growth? Michael Kent shared his views on the keys to future industry growth in his recent interview with Reverse Mortgage Daily. Plus- Shannon Hicks reveals some shocking

Podcast E633: Reverse mortgages have a new appeal thanks to low interest rates

Shannon HicksAugust 31, 2020August 28, 2020

by Shannon HicksAugust 31, 2020August 28, 20200434

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. Show Summary Thanks to historically low interest rates, reverse mortgages have new appeal for people in or nearing retirement who need cash but can’t afford monthly payments on a loan. “With retirement, low interest rates usually make everything worse. They make retirement more expensive,”

Podcast E632: California plans to create its own CFPB

Shannon HicksAugust 24, 2020August 21, 2020

by Shannon HicksAugust 24, 2020August 21, 20200323

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. Show Summary Outside of lacking its own standing army, some argue that California is acting as an independent nation-state- that in the wake of several state mandates, some which directly contradict federal regulations. Well, the Golden State may be creating its own

Podcast #631: Forbes: Housing as solution for retirement crisis

Shannon HicksAugust 17, 2020August 18, 2020

by Shannon HicksAugust 17, 2020August 18, 20200287

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. Show Summary Forbes: Housing as a solution to the retirement crisis: ‘There are three pillars to retirement; your home, retirement savings and social security. Independently, none of these are adequate for the average American Other Stories: [From Open PR] Kyle Johnson, son of

Podcast #630: How the pandemic is leading more planners to the reverse mortgage

Shannon HicksAugust 10, 2020August 7, 2020

by Shannon HicksAugust 10, 2020August 7, 20200414

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. Show Summary More financial planners are giving reverse mortgages a serious look as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc with retirees portfolios. Other Stories: Trial of former CEO delayed by COVID-19 NAIFA forms an educational partnership with reverse lender

Podcast #629: How CFPB Ruling Could Impact Advertising

Shannon HicksAugust 4, 2020August 6, 2020

by Shannon HicksAugust 4, 2020August 6, 20200514

Unable to use embedded player? Listen here. Show Summary A recent CFPB action against a Chicago non-bank lender could potentially impact reverse mortgage advertising. The complaint centered on claims the lender engaged in redlining- a practice in which a lender discourages potential applicants who live in specific disadvantaged or poor

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Podcast Episodes

Podcast E636: Are HECM Refinances a sign of a healthy market?

Podcast E635: State property tax relief has a big catch

Podcast E634: Here’s how to grow the reverse mortgage business

Podcast E633: Reverse mortgages have a new appeal thanks to low interest rates

Podcast E632: California plans to create its own CFPB

Podcast #631: Forbes: Housing as solution for retirement crisis

Podcast #630: How the pandemic is leading more planners to the reverse mortgage

Podcast #629: How CFPB Ruling Could Impact Advertising

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