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E703: The eviction moratorium is ending. Here’s what you need to know

E703: The eviction moratorium is ending. Here’s what you need to know

The eviction moratorium is ending in New York. Here’s what you need to know. Attorney Jay Wright joins NRMLA’s Board of Directors. Reverse mortgage handbook feedback deadline extended. Here's how to give your feedback to FHA.
06:1703/01/2022
E702: California bill grants reverse mortgage relief

E702: California bill grants reverse mortgage relief

Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute. California bill grants reverse mortgage relief for these HECM borrowers. 10 Lessons Learned in 2021.
07:0028/12/2021
E701: Reverse Mortgages could turn estate planning on its ear

E701: Reverse Mortgages could turn estate planning on its ear

Canada's HomeEquity Bank executive says reverse mortgages can bring a whole new approach to estate planning. 700 episodes and 13 years later- Our decade's long listeners. HECM Counseling in Massachusetts could stop immediately. Here’s why.
08:3520/12/2021
E700: House-Rich but Cash-Poor? A reverse mortgage could be your tax-smart salvation

E700: House-Rich but Cash-Poor? A reverse mortgage could be your tax-smart salvation

MarketWatch: House-Rich but Cash-Poor? A reverse mortgage could be your tax-smart salvation Stuff.co Why do so many depression-era seniors still have a mortgage? The Motley Fool: 3 Reasons to Reconsider Retiring in 2022.
08:2313/12/2021
E699:Reverse Mortgages: Easy ‘Income’ For Affluent Retirees.

E699:Reverse Mortgages: Easy ‘Income’ For Affluent Retirees.

Reverse Mortgages: Easy Income For Affluent Retirees FHA increases HECM lending limit for 2022 Is a reverse mortgage not working out? Here are some options
07:4906/12/2021
E698: Suze Orman says don’t take a reverse mortgage in your 60s

E698: Suze Orman says don’t take a reverse mortgage in your 60s

Suze Orman says don’t take a reverse mortgage in your 60s Reverse Market Insight's monthly Market Minute Social Security vs. Inflation
07:0929/11/2021
E697: Inflation is back! Here‘s what retirees can expect

E697: Inflation is back! Here‘s what retirees can expect

Inflation is Back! What it means for retirees Racial bias in appraisals addressed in the latest mortgagee letter Zillow revises home price forecast for 2022 upward, despite dumping iBuying program
09:1822/11/2021
E696: Financial Advisor lists five ways to measure a reverse mortgage’s effectiveness

E696: Financial Advisor lists five ways to measure a reverse mortgage’s effectiveness

Advisor lists five ways to measure a reverse mortgage’s effectiveness Zillow to exit its home-buying business, cut 25% of staff Red-Hot Housing Market Drives Biggest Home-Equity Drawdown Since 2007
07:4015/11/2021
E695: The HECM’s 2021 performance likely best 2020

E695: The HECM’s 2021 performance likely best 2020

The HECM's performance is on track to exceed 2020 It’s less about preserving equity and more about cash flow How To Avoid Reverse Mortgage Lending Traps
08:4708/11/2021
E694: No one seems worried about a housing bubble. Just like last time the bubble burst

E694: No one seems worried about a housing bubble. Just like last time the bubble burst

No one seems worried about a housing bubble. Just like last time the bubble burst (CNN Business) New reverse mortgage now available for Gen-X If You Get This Message About Your Mortgage, Contact Authorities, FBI Says
06:5801/11/2021
E693: Consumer Reports: How to tap into your home‘s value safely

E693: Consumer Reports: How to tap into your home‘s value safely

Consumer Reports: How to tap into your home’s value safely Reverse Market Insight's Monthly Market Minute Zillow exits homebuying - Home price growth will slow dramatically in 2022
07:4925/10/2021
E692: Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income Is Surging

E692: Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income Is Surging

Demand for Guaranteed Retirement Income Is Surging India’s inadequate social security has seniors looking to their homes Incoming CFPB Director Invites Hope, Fear from Mortgage Businesses
07:3618/10/2021
E691: 5 housing markets where sellers are reducing prices

E691: 5 housing markets where sellers are reducing prices

5 housing markets where sellers are reducing prices 80% Of Seniors Are Not Selling Their Homes HUD solicits input on LIBOR transition
07:0411/10/2021
E690: MSN points to 9 common reverse mortgage ‘scams‘

E690: MSN points to 9 common reverse mortgage ‘scams‘

MSN points to 9 common reverse mortgage ‘scams' Paying back a reverse mortgage- Bankrate misses one important option Fortune.com: A supply shock is about to hit the housing market
10:0404/10/2021
E689: The Appraisal Crunch: HECM originators face challenge

E689: The Appraisal Crunch: HECM originators face challenge

The Appraisal Crunch: HECM originators face challenges Existing-Home Sales Fell For The First Time In Over A Year A prolonged stock market pullback can pose a big risk early in retirement
08:1427/09/2021
E688: Retirement researcher frustrated at reverse mortgage reluctance

E688: Retirement researcher frustrated at reverse mortgage reluctance

Retirement researcher frustrated at reverse mortgage reluctance HECM endorsements fall by 14% in August Is the housing market returning to normal?
08:5820/09/2021
E687: A fourth stimulus check for seniors?

E687: A fourth stimulus check for seniors?

A fourth stimulus check for seniors? Acclaimed Bankruptcy Attorney, Charles Daff, Examines Retirement Savings for Older Workers Falling Short New Hybrid reverse mortgages may tap into new markets
07:2113/09/2021
E686: Fact-checking Dave Ramsey‘s claims about reverse mortgages

E686: Fact-checking Dave Ramsey‘s claims about reverse mortgages

Fact-checking Dave Ramsey's claims about reverse mortgages Two brothers bury mom and allegedly forge loan documents Why brokers should be getting into reverse mortgages
07:2606/09/2021
E685: The 10 Cities with the Most Overvalued Markets

E685: The 10 Cities with the Most Overvalued Markets

These 10 Cities Have the Most Overvalued Housing Markets in the U.S. HUD decries the Supreme Court's ruling on eviction moratoriums U.S. homeowners have $153K “tappable” home equity
07:0330/08/2021
E684: HECM Pros speak out on the HECM-for-Purchase

E684: HECM Pros speak out on the HECM-for-Purchase

Originators speak out on the HECM for Purchase Reverse Market Insight's 'Market Minute' The housing boom could be losing steam
05:4923/08/2021
E683: I need cash. Should I try a reverse mortgage or just move?

E683: I need cash. Should I try a reverse mortgage or just move?

I need cash. Should I try a reverse mortgage or just move? Convicted former Live Well CEO blames attorney, seeks acquittal or new trial as sentencing looms NRMLA's Annual Meeting will remain virtual
06:2716/08/2021
E682: HECM FHA Case #s Surge in June

E682: HECM FHA Case #s Surge in June

HECM FHA Case #s Surge in June Nearly Half of Seniors Expect To Work After Retirement Malaysia: Reverse mortgages: a godsend or a millstone?
06:3409/08/2021
E681: HECM-to-HECM Refinances are not growing our market

E681: HECM-to-HECM Refinances are not growing our market

HECM-to-HECM Refinances are not growing our market Idaho homeowners are in a property-tax nightmare Will we see a wave or a trickle of foreclosures?
06:3302/08/2021
E680: Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance

E680: Even Australians face reverse mortgage reluctance

Australian advisers reluctant to discuss home equity release RMI HECM market update MarketWatch: Should seniors get a reverse mortgage?
06:0726/07/2021
E679: FHA says the HECM has improved but issues remain

E679: FHA says the HECM has improved but issues remain

HECM improved, but issues remain says FHA The Fed will keep the punch bowl full- Markets surge Survey says it’s a bad time to buy a home
05:2719/07/2021
E678: The pandemic exacerbated the retirement savings gap

E678: The pandemic exacerbated the retirement savings gap

The pandemic exacerbated the retirement savings gap The Florida Supreme Court says lender can foreclose on non-borrowing spouse Housing market showing signs of cooling
06:3012/07/2021
E677: The consequences of an unnecessary interest rate hike

E677: The consequences of an unnecessary interest rate hike

The consequences of an unnecessary interest rate hike Sentencing delayed for former Live Well Financial bond trader Housing Wire acquires Reverse Mortgage Daily
04:3105/07/2021
E676: The Supreme Court Rules on Federal Housing Finance Agency

E676: The Supreme Court Rules on Federal Housing Finance Agency

Supreme Court rules FHFA Director can be fired Hedge Fund bets on buying and renting homes RMI's Market Minute: Monthly update on the latest HECM retail and wholesale data
06:3828/06/2021
E675: Son denies ownership of mother's home with a reverse

E675: Son denies ownership of mother's home with a reverse

Son denies ownership of deceased mother’s home in reverse mortgage Top Frugal and Zero Waste Living Tips to Survive Retirement New York bill now allows coop residents to apply for a reverse mortgage
09:2121/06/2021
E674: The Reverse Mortgage fills a unique role

E674: The Reverse Mortgage fills a unique role

The HECM fills a unique role HarlemWorld: 4 signs a reverse mortgage is a good idea 6 ways to avoid Medicare’s premium surcharges
09:2614/06/2021
E673: The Washington Post shares reverse mortgage borrower experiences

E673: The Washington Post shares reverse mortgage borrower experiences

The Washington Post shares reverse mortgage borrower experiences Texas reverse mortgage bill would define what constitutes false or deceptive advertising Hot Real Estate Market Makes Seniors Very Happy
08:0307/06/2021
E672: Delays in death records leave Georgia families in financial limbo

E672: Delays in death records leave Georgia families in financial limbo

Should You Rent or Buy Your Next Home in Retirement? Your Residence Is Your Retirement Delays in death records leave Georgia families in financial limbo
07:4031/05/2021
E671: From Bitcoin to Reverse Mortgages here are 5 Hyperinflation Hedges You Should Know About

E671: From Bitcoin to Reverse Mortgages here are 5 Hyperinflation Hedges You Should Know About

From Bitcoin to Reverse Mortgages here are 5 Hyperinflation Hedges You Should Know About How to sell a home that has a reverse mortgage Too many Americans have saved nothing for retirement
06:5724/05/2021
E670: 5 tips for an easy reverse mortgage process

E670: 5 tips for an easy reverse mortgage process

Five tips for an easy reverse mortgage process Former Live Well Financial CEO convicted on all counts Wade Pfau advocates to raise the maximum age to claim Social Security benefits
07:4317/05/2021
E669: FHA makes sweeping changes to non-borrowing spouse policies

E669: FHA makes sweeping changes to non-borrowing spouse policies

FHA makes sweeping changes to non-borrowing spouse policies Why would an adviser discuss reverse mortgages with their clients? Lock in stable income to overcome economic hardships
07:4910/05/2021
E668: The perfect storm for retirees

E668: The perfect storm for retirees

The perfect storm for retirees Former Live Well CFO grilled on the stand in trial With home prices soaring the HECM for Purchase holds promise
06:5303/05/2021
#667: Two California bills would spell trouble for landlords

#667: Two California bills would spell trouble for landlords

What's FHA's foreclosure prevention 'waterfall method'? Older Americans love Facebook Two California bills could spell trouble for landlords
07:4726/04/2021
E666: Google searches for housing crash spike 2,450% last month

E666: Google searches for housing crash spike 2,450% last month

Google searches for 'housing crash' are red-hot! Cashing out while staying put Former Live Well CEO's trail begins, former execs to be sentenced
07:0219/04/2021
#665: A tidal wave of potential foreclosures is coming

#665: A tidal wave of potential foreclosures is coming

A tidal wave of potential foreclosures is coming says the CFPB A foreclosure ban until 2022? A proposal from the CFPB may do just that What does a realtor's SRES designation mean?
06:0412/04/2021
E664: The CFPB is ramping up regulations as the pandemic slows

E664: The CFPB is ramping up regulations as the pandemic slows

Are Reverse Mortgages Expensive- Especially For Those Who Don’t Need Them? CFPB Regulatory relief winding down and pandemic slows Homebuyers will face challenges but experts say the housing boom won't last much longer
07:1805/04/2021
E663: A reverse mortgage for second homes or rentals

E663: A reverse mortgage for second homes or rentals

A reverse mortgage for second homes or rentals?! India: 'We need to create awareness about reverse mortgages' US Treasury rates haven't peaked...yet
08:1929/03/2021
E662: Just like politics, all reverse mortgages are local

E662: Just like politics, all reverse mortgages are local

Just like politics, all reverse mortgages are local Trial for former Live Well CEO set for April 12th The Housing Market is more digital & rural than before
05:2122/03/2021
E661: The CFPB Releases a NEW Reverse Mortgage Consumer Guide

E661: The CFPB Releases a NEW Reverse Mortgage Consumer Guide

HUD reaches settlement in a claim of race discrimination in appraisals There’s a NEW Reverse Mortgage Guide from the CFPB Survey Says: Reverse professionals give a 'ground-level' perspective
08:2815/03/2021
E660: Closing the price gap when buying a home with a reverse mortgage

E660: Closing the price gap when buying a home with a reverse mortgage

Closing the price gap: Reverse mortgage purchase can make the difference Residential Mortgage Rates are Climbing NRMLA addresses Index Change in Public Comments
07:0308/03/2021
E659-Without a national retirement policy, Americans face a future of pension crises

E659-Without a national retirement policy, Americans face a future of pension crises

Americans face a pension crisis without a retirement policy Dan Hultquist joins Fairway Independent Mortgage A 74-year old widower with a 5-bedroom home needs a retirement nestegg
08:5201/03/2021
E658: What reverse mortgage counselors are seeing- The impacts of COVID-19

E658: What reverse mortgage counselors are seeing- The impacts of COVID-19

The latest trends in reverse mortgage counseling: An exclusive interview with Melinda Opperman The Biden administration extends more forbearance deadline...again  
07:2622/02/2021
Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #657

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #657

The housing market may stay positive but is out of rocket fuel Modifying a home to age in place Credit and home equity model language for financial service firms
06:5715/02/2021
E656: Take care of yourself first, not your kids

E656: Take care of yourself first, not your kids

Take care of yourself first, not your kids COVID-19 caused a recession. 
So why did the housing market boom? Aussies lobby for lower reverse mortgage rates
06:3908/02/2021
Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #655

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #655

Recap of HUD Secretary nomination hearing for Marcia Fudge The end of the LIBOR requires ‘urgent preparation’ The end of the LIBOR requires ‘urgent preparation’
07:5201/02/2021
Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #654

Reverse Focus Weekly- Episode #654

CNBC: The Federal Reserve under a Biden Admin THE STREET: Is a HECM right for you? The Biden administration pushes out the FHA foreclosure moratorium
06:4225/01/2021