Podcast Episodes

House rich- Cash Poor. Should I get a reverse mortgage?

Shannon HicksAugust 16, 2021August 18, 2021

by Shannon HicksAugust 16, 2021August 18, 20210318

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #683 Should I stay or should I go? A 69-year-old unemployed nurse wrote a financial columnist, “I need cash. Should I try a reverse mortgage or just move?” Here’s the response… Other Stories: NRMLA’s Annual Meeting will remain virtual Former Live

FHA Case Numbers Surge in June

Shannon HicksAugust 9, 2021August 6, 2021

by Shannon HicksAugust 9, 2021August 6, 20210365

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #682 HECM FHA Case #s Surge in June The FHA Single Family Production report was released late last Thursday. Here are some of the key takeaways from the report… Other Stories: Malaysia: Reverse mortgages: a godsend or a millstone? Nearly Half

HECM Refis are not growing our market

Shannon HicksAugust 2, 2021August 6, 2021

by Shannon HicksAugust 2, 2021August 6, 20211410

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #681 HECM Refis are not growing our market RMI’s John Lunde told RMD while HECM endorsements are strong our industry’s production is not quite as robust as one may believe when considering HECM-to-HECM refinances. Other Stories: Will there be a wave

Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance

Shannon HicksJuly 26, 2021July 21, 2021

by Shannon HicksJuly 26, 2021July 21, 20210343

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, 20210407

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, 20210420

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, 20210366

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, 20210507

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

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Podcast Episodes

House rich- Cash Poor. Should I get a reverse mortgage?

FHA Case Numbers Surge in June

HECM Refis are not growing our market

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

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