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The End? HECM Refis Surge

Shannon HicksMarch 21, 2022March 22, 2022

by Shannon HicksMarch 21, 2022March 22, 20220775

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #714 Only the Fed can end the HECM Refinance Boom HECM-to-HECM refinances jumped 7% for HECM case numbers assigned in the month of January. The boom may end soon with the Federal Reserve… Other Stories: Many believe a comfortable retirement is

HECM Refis are not growing our market

Shannon HicksAugust 2, 2021August 6, 2021

by Shannon HicksAugust 2, 2021August 6, 20211924

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

It’s a Manic Market

Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 4, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 4, 202111018

Without audience targeting are Google Ads Dead? Think again… Early this month Google announced new restrictions for targeting specific audiences. The restrictions apply to content related to housing, employment, credit, and those who are disproportionately affected by societal biases. The news of these restrictions created quite a stir among

How soon until the HECM Refi boom ends?

Shannon HicksMay 10, 2021May 7, 2021

by Shannon HicksMay 10, 2021May 7, 202111151

Without audience targeting are Google Ads Dead? Think again… Early this month Google announced new restrictions for targeting specific audiences. The restrictions apply to content related to housing, employment, credit, and those who are disproportionately affected by societal biases. The news of these restrictions created quite a stir among

The Origins of the HECM Bounce-back

Shannon HicksFebruary 23, 2021February 28, 2021

by Shannon HicksFebruary 23, 2021February 28, 20212 1069

Are we on a trajectory for long-term organic growth? To answer that question we will examine the breakdown of reverse mortgage loan transactions. The reverse mortgage industry has endeavored to diversify its product mix away from being overly-dependent upon the HECM and shift toward more private or proprietary loans. At

Podcast E645: Who will be the next HUD Secretary?

Shannon HicksNovember 23, 2020November 22, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 23, 2020November 22, 20200944

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

The Refi Boom and the Economic Stimulus Sugar Rush

Shannon HicksOctober 12, 2020October 12, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 12, 2020October 12, 202001070

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts and government economic stimulus have given our economy a pure sugar rush. One of the early manifestations of this ‘sugar high’ can be found in the mortgage market’s surge of refinancing activity. Traditional mortgage refinances are 50% higher than a year ago according to

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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refinance

The End? HECM Refis Surge

HECM Refis are not growing our market

It’s a Manic Market

How soon until the HECM Refi boom ends?

The Origins of the HECM Bounce-back

Podcast E645: Who will be the next HUD Secretary?

The Refi Boom and the Economic Stimulus Sugar Rush

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

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