Podcast Episodes

Podcast E645: Who will be the next HUD Secretary?

Shannon HicksNovember 23, 2020November 22, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 23, 2020November 22, 20200313

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. HECM Program Improves Valuation in FY 2020 A recent New York Times piece speculates who are the most likely candidates to take the helm of the Department of Housing and Urban Development in a Biden Administration Other Stories: HECM Refinance Boom: What

Podcast E644: HECM Program Improves Despite COVID

Shannon HicksNovember 16, 2020November 13, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 16, 2020November 13, 20202 430

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. HECM Program Improves Valuation in FY 2020 In the early spring, the American economy was nearly flattened by shut-downs and shelter in place orders across the nation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ironically- despite this massive market interruption, FHA’s most

Podcast E643: The dangers of older parents overspending

Shannon HicksNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 9, 2020November 10, 20201327

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. The Danger of Older Parents Overspending “She was feeling panicky and angry. Her 80-year-old mother, Rhonda, had just bought another new car she could not afford. Briana explained that her mother’s funds were limited, but she kept insisting on living the life

Podcast E642: A Biden Presidency? Here’s what we may expect

Shannon HicksNovember 2, 2020October 30, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 2, 2020October 30, 20201512

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. A Biden Presidency? Here’s what we may expect The Hill reports than long-time reverse mortgage critic, U.S. senator, and former co-sponsor of the legislation that created the CFPB is making her interest known in serving as Treasury Secretary in Biden administration should

Podcast E641: Advisors’ experience shapes RM recommendations

Shannon HicksOctober 26, 2020October 27, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 26, 2020October 27, 20201578

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. How and advisor’s experience shapes reverse mortgage recommendations Many financial professionals are very reluctant to discuss home equity recommendations with their clients. Guess which group is more likely to broach the subject? . Other Stories: One CFP says reverse mortgages can solve

Podcast E640: U.S. Debt & The Housing Market

Shannon HicksOctober 19, 2020October 16, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 19, 2020October 16, 20200463

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. How U.S. debt influences the housing market The federal government is setting an unsettling new record in spending. So far this year $9.1 has been spent. One thing is certain: housing prices and U.S. Debt are growing at a record pace . Other

Podcast E639: Preparing Applicants for a 2nd Wave Shutdown

Shannon HicksOctober 12, 2020October 9, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 12, 2020October 9, 20200399

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. 5 Tips to Prepare for Originations in 2nd COVID Shutdown Amid predictions of a 2nd wave of the pandemic this winter, many areas of the U.S. are seeing a surge in COVID-19 infections. How will you prepare your potential borrowers? Here are

Podcast E638: Time to Move Out of MMI Fund

Shannon HicksOctober 5, 2020October 2, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 5, 2020October 2, 20200632

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. New FHA Commissioner calls to remove HECM from FHA MMI Fund The HECM likely needs to be removed from FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to stop traditional mortgage borrowers from subsidizing losses. Other Stories: The DOJ files complaint against lender for decade-old

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Podcast Episodes

Podcast E645: Who will be the next HUD Secretary?

Podcast E644: HECM Program Improves Despite COVID

Podcast E643: The dangers of older parents overspending

Podcast E642: A Biden Presidency? Here’s what we may expect

Podcast E641: Advisors’ experience shapes RM recommendations

Podcast E640: U.S. Debt & The Housing Market

Podcast E639: Preparing Applicants for a 2nd Wave Shutdown

Podcast E638: Time to Move Out of MMI Fund

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