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A Ramsey Solutions caller asks if she should use a reverse mortgage to buy a rental

Shannon HicksOctober 9, 2023October 9, 2023

by Shannon HicksOctober 9, 2023October 9, 20233 649

One caller to the Ramsey Solutions Show asked if she should get a reverse mortgage on her primary residence for the purpose of using the loan proceeds to purchase a rental property to generate monthly income. Here's what the show's hosts had to say

Why your home would be a terrible inheritance for your heirs

Shannon HicksOctober 2, 2023September 29, 2023

by Shannon HicksOctober 2, 2023September 29, 20230456

Finance of America Reverse President Kristen Sieffert penned a guest column in Kiplinger.com that exposes the problems in bequeathing a house to heirs and the unanticipated problems that can follow.

This surprise expense is likely to upend retirees budgets

Shannon HicksSeptember 25, 2023September 22, 2023

by Shannon HicksSeptember 25, 2023September 22, 20233 630

Recent research from T-Rowe Price shows this expense is most likely to upend retirees' budgets. Hint: it's not healthcare...

The U.S. Housing Market is Caught in a Trap!

Shannon HicksSeptember 18, 2023September 20, 2023

by Shannon HicksSeptember 18, 2023September 20, 20232 431

The data is in and it reveals that the U.S. housing market is caught in a trap of record-low inventory and high mortgage rates. What does this mean for future reverse mortgage borrowers?

When a reverse mortgage may be a scam

Shannon HicksSeptember 11, 2023September 15, 2023

by Shannon HicksSeptember 11, 2023September 15, 20230459

There are times when homeowners should run the other way- or simply hang up the phone if they encounter any of the following when being presented with a reverse mortgage.

Property Tax Relief Available in California

Shannon HicksSeptember 4, 2023September 15, 2023

by Shannon HicksSeptember 4, 2023September 15, 20230381

Mexico's Center for Economic and Budgetary Research analysis reveals the market potential for reverse mortgages and how the loan is presently structured. Learn more...

The 10-year CMT Index is forecast to drop in 2024

Shannon HicksAugust 28, 2023August 28, 2023

by Shannon HicksAugust 28, 2023August 28, 20230744

The Statista Research Department, who correctly forecasted August’s 10-year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate, released their latest forecast for the 10-year CMT to fall to..

Will demographics be the saving grace for HECM lending?

Shannon HicksAugust 21, 2023August 22, 2023

by Shannon HicksAugust 21, 2023August 22, 20232 479

For decades reverse mortgage industry participants have touted the demographic advantages that should boost the reverse mortgage’s acceptance and overall loan volume. So far that has not come to pass. Demographics are not destiny but they do hold valuable insights.

2024 HECM Limit Increased: Here’s why

Two reasons for the Fed cut rates in…

HECM Counseling Demystified

FHA’s proposed HECM policy changes: What you need…

Podcast Episodes

A Ramsey Solutions caller asks if she should use a reverse mortgage to buy a rental

This surprise expense is likely to upend retirees budgets

The U.S. Housing Market is Caught in a Trap!

When a reverse mortgage may be a scam

Property Tax Relief Available in California

The 10-year CMT Index is forecast to drop in 2024

Will demographics be the saving grace for HECM lending?

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