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Is 62 too young for a reverse mortgage?

Shannon HicksApril 23, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksApril 23, 2012September 10, 20137 3865

People's behavior makes sense if you think about it in terms of their goals, needs, and motives. That's the case when it comes to the trend toward younger reverse mortgage borrowers. But senior advocates and others see it differently...

The Last Safe Haven?

Shannon HicksApril 9, 2012August 13, 2018

by Shannon HicksApril 9, 2012August 13, 20186 3203

Is a reverse mortgage in fact the last safe haven for future retirees? If so why are we not seeing record production? A look at the current state of soon to be retirees, home values and more.

Bridge over troubled waters – Retirement Funding

Shannon HicksMarch 26, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksMarch 26, 2012September 10, 201302471

Don't burn bridges. The HECM is a bridge over the troubled waters of retirement. What must we do to insure it remains a reachable option for future retirees?

Is retirement planning broken?

Shannon HicksMarch 19, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksMarch 19, 2012September 10, 20133 2552

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal cites concern over the 4% Rule. Traditional withdrawal strategies may no longer work for most in today's market. Reverse Mortgages are mentioned as part of the solution.

Cash Burn or Last Resort? – Younger Reverse Mortgage Clients

Shannon HicksMarch 9, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksMarch 9, 2012September 10, 20133 1961

AARP still calls it a 'loan of last resort'. Will cash-burn by younger borrowers increase future defaults and foreclosures?

Financial Underwrite A Go: Industry Leader Update

Shannon HicksOctober 7, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksOctober 7, 2011September 10, 20137 2363

[vimeo id=”30161174″ width=”601″ height=”338″] HUD has made it official, reverse mortgage lenders have the authority to help prevent tax and insurance defaults when it comes to financial underwriting and potential reverse mortgage borrowers assessments.

$30 Billion savings for Medicaid if RM used. Industry Leader Update

Shannon HicksSeptember 26, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksSeptember 26, 2011September 10, 20134 1890

[vimeo id=”29508282″ width=”601″ height=”338″] $30 Billion Savings Per Year if Medicaid Eligibility Rules Changed One expert points out that home equity should be required to be utilized before certain individuals can qualify for Medicaid. Learn how the system discourages savings and what could be done.

HECMs could go mainstream if Congress does this

It’s time to lose the Reverse Mortgage Shame

What the HECM is happening?!

Home prices must drop in these markets. Here’s…

For Advisors

Is 62 too young for a reverse mortgage?

The Last Safe Haven?

Bridge over troubled waters – Retirement Funding

Is retirement planning broken?

Cash Burn or Last Resort? – Younger Reverse Mortgage Clients

Financial Underwrite A Go: Industry Leader Update

$30 Billion savings for Medicaid if RM used. Industry Leader Update

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