Podcast Episodes

Podcast E643: The dangers of older parents overspending

Shannon HicksNovember 9, 2020November 10, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 9, 2020November 10, 20201818

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, 202011197

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, 202011902

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, 202001084

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, 20200953

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, 202001182

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

Podcast E637: Equity Harvesting. My value’s up. Now What?

Shannon HicksSeptember 28, 2020September 25, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 28, 2020September 25, 202001296

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. My value’s up. Now what? Despite economic uncertainty, home values have been skyrocketing. Is now the right time to sell or extract home equity?. Other Stories: Our new FHA Commissioner’s 4 priorities Mortgage forbearance and FHA loan qualification

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

Shannon HicksSeptember 21, 2020September 18, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 21, 2020September 18, 20202 1226

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

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Podcast Episodes

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

Podcast E637: Equity Harvesting. My value’s up. Now What?

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

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