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[HECMWorld] Do digital newsletters generate reverse mortgage leads?
[Santa Monica Daily Press] California’s $100 Million Mortgage Relief Program Includes Reverse Mortgages.
[The Federal Reserve] Projected 2026 HUD layoffs, and the Trump administration is scrambling to rehire federal workers despite plans for further layoffs in 2026.

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[The West Australian] Why Australia has a backlog of 16,000 reverse mortgage applications.
[Investopedia] Six ways retirees can manage debt.
[The Federal Reserve] Key takeaways from the Federal Reserve’s Household Economic Well-Being Report.

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[The Globe & Mail] The Poor ‘Millionaire’ Homeowners Club.
[Realtor.com] What Realtor.com’s latest housing market trends report means for HECM professionals.
[RMI] Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute.

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[HECMWorld] Why Florida's housing market is facing a perfect storm.
[National Mortgage News] What one economist has to say about home equity and reverse mortgages.
[MSN] Are baby boomers to blame for a shortage of housing inventory?

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[iSpot.tv] How Finance of America's new TV ad is playing a new tune.
[HECMWorld] Why cash flow is better than income for retirees.
[Springer] Reverse Mortgages and the Italian Population.

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[CBS News] Why the 'cheapest' way to tap home equity isn't a sure bet.
[AOL] I’m 72: Should I pay my taxes or lose my home?
[Housing Wire] In Memoriam: Kathy Martinez.

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[Money Talks] Americans fear being broke in retirement more than dying.
[Housing Wire] A recap of NRMLA's latest advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.
[Market Watch] Here's where homeowners are struggling to sell.

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[National Association of Realtors] Surprise! Here’s what generation is buying the most homes.
[News Week] The Texas housing market could be poised for a BIG housing price correction. Here’s why…
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with Jon McCue: The latest HECM trends and data.

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[Housing Wire / HUD] HUD OIG report found HECM residency fraud and few controls.
[Housing Wire] Have advisors lost interest in the HECM?
[Wall Street Journal] Why retirees who relocate to states with no income tax don't always save money.

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[National Debt Relief] Survey shows debt in retirement is the new reality.
[Moravec Varga & Mooney] Reverse mortgages and probate.
[Yahoo Finance] The Florida housing boom is over.

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[HECMWorld] The reverse mortgage community recently lost these two men.
[Housing Wire] Finance of America's CEO gives an update on the status of the HMBS 2.0 program.
[HECMWorld] Mutual of Omaha Mortgage released this new private or proprietary reverse mortgage. Here's what we know...
[HECMWorld] FHA HECM data is back online!

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[Faith-Fi] The pros and cons of funding and early inheritance with a reverse mortgage.
[The National Review] HUD bans non-permanent aliens from getting government-backed loans.
[HECMWorld] How home sales influence reverse mortgage lending.

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[HECMWorld Exclusive] How to supercharge the H4P.
[Go Banking Rates] 4 reasons baby boomers are house-poor in retirement.
[Oregon Live] Mom has a reverse mortgage but needs to move for long-term care.

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[Housing Wire] HECM National Servicing Center Faces DOGE Closure.
[Bloomberg | Housing Wire] The CFPB Ain't Dead Yet.
[HECMWorld Exclusive] How one HECM pro has leveraged the power of storytelling to reach older homeowners.

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[Ballard Spahr LLP] Massachusetts AG sues Hometap.
[Housing Wire] An Internal memo reveals where DOGE plans to slash HUD's budget and staffing.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with Jon McCue.

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[The Financial Post] A Cure for 'Perma-Renting' in Reverse.
[Fortune] The Boomer Housing Crisis is On Pace to Get Worse.
[HECMWorld Exclusive] How One Reverse Mortgage Pro Generated 37 Leads in Three Months.

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[Money Talk News] How a Reverse Mortgage Paid Off for Me — Twice.
[NPR} CFPB Headquarters Closed: Agency Neutered & Budget Axed.
[The Center for Retirement Research] A think tank's 17-step plan to fix Social Security.

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[HECMWorld] An update on Chicago-are scammer: the rest of the story.
[AP News} Scott Turner confirmed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
[CBS News] 3 Reasons to borrow against a paid-off home.
[Lending Tree] Nearly all Adults 66-71 have non-mortgage debt.

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[CBS] New Illinois bill prompted by reverse mortgage home improvement scam.
[CFPB] The CFPB issues findings on home equity products.
[RMI] Reverse Market Insight’s Market Minute with Jon McCue..

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[Housing Wire] President Trump appoints acting HUD Secretary
[Housing Wire] Trump issues an executive order to address the housing affordability crisis.
[HECMWorld] Meet Gabe Bodner: One Trust Home Loan’s new 55+ Lending Division leader.

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[Housing Wire] What LA fire victims with a reverse mortgage need to know.
[Yahoo Finance] 4 signs they've found the right reverse mortgage lender.
[Motley Fool] 5 ways one older homeowner keeps his housing expenses low...very low.

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[NRMLA] The silver lining in a challenging reverse mortgage market.
[MSN] Should I financially help my parents to avoid them getting a reverse mortgage?
[Go Banking Rates] 5 ways one older homeowner keeps his housing expenses low...very low.

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[Housing Wire] A HECM for Purchase Success Story
[NRMLA Online] Political change is coming but housing policy is bipartisan.
[RMI] RMI’s Market Minute with Jon McCue.

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[Newsweek] Baby boomers are expected to leave $17 trillion in home equity to their heirs
[MSN] A daughter tells Ramsey Solutions why she is refusing to help her mother with a reverse mortgage to cover property charges- Now her family resents her.
[Housing Wire] Reverse Mortgages make a splash at the MBA’s annual conference.

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[Housing Wire] The HMBS program has gone from one to eliminate to one to emulate.
[Go Banking Rates] Auto loans are the new ‘mortgage’ but for a depreciating asset.
[HECMWorld] Despite the Fed’s rate cut last week here’s mortgage rates are unlikely to drop.

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[FHA] The October Surprise. What FHA's latest HECM application data tell us.
[Housing Wire] Gabe Bodner takes the reigns of One Trust Home Loan’s 55+ Lending
[24/7 WallSt] Ramsey Solutions is NOT spot-on about reverse mortgages. Here's why.

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[Housing Wire] FHA announces 2025 HECM Limit
[Investopedia] Are falling Treasury yields a sign of the Trump effect?
[Housing Wire] Industry veteran Jesse Allen moves to Rate with an eye on growth.

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[Mortgage Professional of America]Will reverse mortgage surge in 2025? Here’s what one broker says.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI’s HECM Market Minute with Jon McCue.
[Housing Wire] President-Elect Trump announces his pick for HUD Secretary.

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[GoBankingRates / Yahoo Finance]'Expert' advice about reverse mortgages? Not so much.
[Housing Wire] Back in Black. The HECM's Performance in the FHA Portfolio.
[Newsweek / The Washington Post] How a Trump presidency may impact home values.

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[CNBC] Here's why homeowners may be overconfident in their retirement preparedness.
[Money Wise] A 73-year-old with $27K in annual healthcare expenses looks to tap home equity safely.
[The Motley Foot] Here’s how much Social Security Benefits & Medicare premiums will increase in 2025.

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[Mission Square] Survey reveals the majority of public employees worry they won’t have enough money to last in retirement.
[The Financial Post] Baby boomers and Gen X are taking on more mortgage debt.
[Fox Money] Retirees with student loan debt risk Social Security garnishments.

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[Housing Wire] What in the world is propping up home prices?
[John Hancock] What concerns baby boomers the most may surprise you.
[Housing Wire] When is an equity-sharing arrangement a reverse mortgage? One lawsuit seeks to settle this question.

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[HECMWorld] The HECM’s 10-Year CMT Rate Climbs After Fed Funds Rate Cut.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI’s Jon McCue returns for this month’s installment of RMI’s Market Minute.

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[HECMWorld] A reverse mortgage vacation? If you haven’t heard of such a thing you’re not alone. To explain we interviewed Movement Mortgage National Reverse Mortgage Director Harlan Accola… [Listen for Details]
[CBS News] Here’s how much a senior would pay for a $60,000 HELOC.
[Money Wise] Why the Fed’s rate cut is good news for retirees.

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[Bank Rate] FHA Commissioner: A Guide to Downsizing for Retirees
[Housing Wire] Ginnie Mae: New HECM Demand on the Horizon.
[CBS Money Watch] Is a Reverse Mortgage or a HELOC Better for Seniors? Experts Weigh In.

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[Housing Wire] FHA Commissioner: The HECM a Critical Piece of the Retirement Puzzle.
[Yahoo Finance] Survey Reveals Retirees are Happier Than Older Workers.
[KJZZ Radio] Aging in Place Out of Reach for Most.

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[Housing Wire] NRMLA CEO Announces Retirement at Annual Meeting.
[Business Insider] A boomer struggles to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his ailing wife.
[The Maine Wire] Maine mayor suggests older residents may want to get a reverse mortgage to pay for surging property taxes.

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[CNBC] Here’s where home values are rising and falling nationwide.
[CNBC] The Federal Reserve slashed the Fed Funds Rate by 50 basis points. How will this impact the HECM’s 10-Year CMT index?
[Reverse Market Insight] Our monthly installment of RMI’s Market Minute with Jon McCue for all the latest HECM origination and endorsement trends.

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[Barrons] A reverse mortgage may be good for those short of cash.
[Clever Real Estate] A recent survey by Clever Real Estate reveals the motivations and pressing concerns of baby boomer homeowners on a variety of subjects.
[National Mortgage News] Reflecting on two decades of reverse mortgage spokespersons and marketing.

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[Housing Wire / RMD] How would an interest rate cut impact HECM lending?
[Kiplinger's] How one divorce specialist turned to reverse mortgages as a potential gray divorce solution.
[HECMWorld] Where have all the HELOCs gone?!

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[Lifehacker] Inheriting a House Is More Expensive Than People Think.
[RMI Market Minute] Reverse Market Insight's Jon McCue with the Latest HECM Trends and Data.
[Insurify] ‘Everything Has Gone Up’. Retirees Feel the Squeeze of Inflation.

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[Housing Wire] How One Reverse Lender is Leveraging its ‘Forward Machine”
[Go Banking Rates] 5 Common Expenses Retirees Cannot Afford.
[Financial Forecast Center] Where is the 10-Year Constant Maturity Likely to Move?

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[Housing Wire] Reverse Mortgages: A Gray Divorce Solution.
[Business Wire] They May Not Want A Reverse Mortgage But Healthcare Expenses Could Motivate Many to Reconsider.
[Equitable] Equitable Survey Shows Half of Americans Don’t Believe Retiring at Age 65 is Realistic.

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[Housing Wire] NRMLA and the MBA provide feedback to Ginnie Mae on the new HMBS 2.0 program.
[Housing Wire] HighTech Lending rebrands its wholesale division.
[Reverse Mortgage News Roundup] A quick recap of recent HECM news.

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[Sternberg Law Group] Can You Get a Reverse Mortgage if You’re in Foreclosure?
[Yahoo Finance] I Willed My House to the Grandkids but Just Got a $100K Mortgage. Did I make the right choice?
[Reverse Mortgage News Roundup] A quick recap of recent HECM news.

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[Business Times] Australians Told to Monetize Their Home for Retirement.
[AARP] AARP Announces Vision for a National Plan on Aging.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with Jon McCue.

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[NRMLA/HUD] A New CFPB Rule Would Increase Foreclosure Protections.
[HUD] HUD Charges Appraiser, AMC, and Lender with Appraisal Bias.
[KSNV Las Vegas] These States Have the Most Foreclosures.

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[The Street] Unlocking Hidden Retirement Cash.
[National Retirement Institue] More Than a Quarter of Retired Investors Continue to Pay Off Mortgage and Credit Card Debt.
[Altos Research]Housing Price Cuts and Inventory Continue to Grow.

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[Nerd Wallet] A Reverse Mortgage in Your Pocket?
[Ginnie Mae] New Ginnie Mae HECM Mortgage-Backed Security Aims to Ease Liquidity Crunch.
[Yahoo Finance]Here's Where Retirees are Moviing.

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[Next Avenue] The unexpected downsides of aging in place.
[Green Building Elements Strict condo Rules quash reverse mortgage.
[Yahoo Finance] Did you know Montana has its own reverse mortgage program?

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[National Mortgage News] The CFPB issues a consent order against a former national HECM servicer.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with Jon McCue brings you the latest trends in HECM loan volume, regional trends, and more.
[National Consumer Law Center] Industry Advocates Highlight Measures to Counter Elder Real Estate Fraud.

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[HECMWorld] A Revolution in HECM Calculators: An Interview with Lenderful Solution's Paul Lehnert.
[National Mortgage News] Finance of America Reverse trims more jobs to right-size its lending operations.
[CNBC] Why tapping into home equity is tricky.

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[Housing Wire] Flood insurance premium hikes endanger one reverse mortgage couple and others.
[Housing Wire] Ginnie Mae's new HECM mortgage-backed security product is on schedule for release this year with details coming this month.
[CNN Finance] Zero-down mortgages are back! Here's what you need to know.

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[Michigan Live] F Stands for Family...and Fraud.
[The Associated Press] Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible.
[Yahoo Finance] Older mortgage applicants are more likely to be denied a mortgage.

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[Go Banking Rates] 4 ways Baby Boomers become house-poor in Retirement.
[New York Times] The high-class problem that is home equity.
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with Jon McCue.

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[Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board] Retirement is becoming a luxury.
[RMD/Housing Wire] Atlas Valuation hired former AAG Head Appraiser.
[CBS News Money Watch] When is a reverse mortgage the best home equity option? The experts weigh in.

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[RMD-Housing Wire] Appraisal bias protections apply to HECM applicants.
[Belleville News-Democrat] Congressional bill seeks to change the index used to calculate Social Security's Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
[Yahoo Finance] Mortgage demand falls with high interest rates and home values.

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[RMD-Housing Wire] HUD pulls back some planned HECM for Purchase contributions.
[Belleville News-Democrat] A vacant duplex has been deteriorating for five years after the HECM borrower died.
[Finance Buzz] Home insurance forcing many older Florida residents to sell, or give up coverage.
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[New York Times] Aging in place or stuck in place?
[CBS News Money Watch] 3 moves seniors should consider with inflation still high.
[RMI] Reverse Market Insights ‘Market Minute’ with Jon McCue.
[Housing Wire] Norcom mortgage’s former reverse mortgage team seeking a new home.

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[AARP] Rising rates impact reverse mortgage payouts.
[New York Times] Boomers bought up the big homes and they're not budging.
[Market Watch] I'm running out of options: Mother-in-law cannot pay her bills.

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[Housing Wire] Two things most reverse mortgage pros may not know about the expected rate.
[Housing Wire] A federal judge allows the majority of a suit against Ginnie Mae to proceed.
[Fortune] Many Wall Street investors expect this instead of a hard or soft economic landing.

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[HUD/FHA] HECM applications: Major changes underway
[California Mortgage Relief] Time is running out for California homeowners to apply for financial assistance for property charges
[HUD] How vacant HECM properties are sold

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[Housing Wire] U.S. Senator calls for more oversight of HECM mortgage-backed securities program.
[RMI] Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute with Jon McCue..
[Journal Courier] Is downsizing worth it in retirement?

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[Cleveland.com] Unable to afford healthcare in retirement? Here are 5 options including a reverse mortgage.
[Redfin] Home listings surge in biggest increase in 3 years: Asking prices drop.
[CNBC] No Rate Cut: The Fed holds rates steady after hot inflation report.

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[Housing Wire] Parent Company of former HECM lender converts to Chapter 7
[San Jose Mercury News] Elderly woman murdered in a plot that involved a reverse mortgage
[Housing Wire] HUD’s proposed budget reveals requested HECM reverse mortgage changes in Congressional request.

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[Kiplingers] Six questions to ask before getting a reverse mortgage
[National Mortgage News] Nation’s largest mortgage lender shutters mortgage origination platform
[Atlantic Black Star Journal] Burying the Lede. Yet another potentially misleading reverse mortgage foreclosure story.

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[Housing Wire] One Bay Area county reduces ADU fees to help ease senior housing crunch
[Richmond Biz Senset] A judge determines former Live Well CEO’s criminal restitution
[Multiple Sources] Traditional mortgage demand drops to a record low

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[Housing Wire] How One Reverse Pro Prompted a Scammer’s Arrest
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI’s Jon McCue returns to explain the latest reverse mortgage trends in our monthly installment of the Market Minute
[Housing Wire] Fairway Independent Mortgage’s reverse mortgage division is making big changes in its strategy and key staffing.

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[FHA] HECM application activity drops
[Bank Rate] Is the housing market going to crash in 2024?
[Motely Fool] No soft economic landing says Citi economist

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[PR Wire India] Here's when it's okay for homeowners to be in 2nd place
[Housing Wire] Reverse mortgage pros report a strong start to 2024
[MarketWatch] Should my 87-year-old mom owing $425K on a $1M home get a reverse mortgage?

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[HousingWire] Fannie Mae economists offer outlook on the housing market & interest rates
[Gainesville Register] Study shows a quarter of seniors could relocate, boost retirement with home equity
[Housing Wire] NRMLA 2024 annual meeting location announced

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[Reverse Market Insight] HECM volumes and first-time borrowers
[Housing Wire] Court approves former Live Well employee class action settlement
[Housing Wire] Aging in place could transform Chicago’s housing market

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[All Maa] Here's how reverse mortgages work in India
[CNBC] Why U.S. treasuries and the 10-year CMT are surging
[Housing Wire] Ginnie Mae proposes a new HECM security to ease liquidity challenges

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[Housing Wire] HUD, FHA, and Ginnie Mae Face potential budget cuts
[Housing Wire] Another national lender is the latest victim of a cyberattack
[HECMWorld] What is Loan Servicing Oversight? Find out in our exclusive interview with Reverse Market Insight

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[Kiplinger] How retirees can downsize even in today’s market
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Shifting forward professionals into reverse
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Harvard researchers say tapping home equity has advantages & risks

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[RMD] The Biggest Reverse Mortgage Trends of 2023
[News Break] Colorado’s New Shield for Reverse Mortgage Borrowers
[Magnates Finance] The Intersection of Real Estate and Reverse Mortgages

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[RMD] The Mortgage Bankers Association to increase reverse mortgage activity in 2024.
[Security Week] 32,000 reverse mortgage clients' data breached in cyberattack
[Fortune] More boomers are staying in their jobs instead of retiring
[RMI] Revere Market Insight's Market Minute with Jon McCue

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[Money.com] Redfin & Zillow: Where mortgage rates and home prices are headingI
[Ginnie Mae] Ginnie Mae reveals HECM mortgage-backed securities particulars
[RMD] AARP joins class action lawsuit against RMF and Celink

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[National Mortgage News] How one reverse mortgage servicer is utilizing AI
[NRMLA] HUD updates HECM loan servicing policies
[RMD] Why one analyst predicts baby boomers will move to sell their homes

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[The Street] Could Reverse Mortgages Be the “Value” Play for Millions of Older Americans?
[HECMWorld] FHA increases HECM limit for 2024. Here’s how much
[Trusted Mortgage Capital] How rate volatility is changing reverse mortgages

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Open Mortgage exits reverse mortgage lending
[RMI] Reverse Market Insight's 'Market Minute'
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] HECM mortgage-backed securities pose a significant risk to HUD

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] HECM MMI Fund Remains Positive for Now
[AOL] Americans continue to ransack their retirement savings, survey finds
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] HUD announces plan to add more housing counselors

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Reverse Focus partners with AI Tool provider Reachality
[CBS] The six fastest ways to cash out your home equity
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] HUD Inspector General launches an inquiry into how Ginnie Mae monitored RMF.

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[The Sydney Morning Herald] Australians are flocking to reverse mortgages
[The Mortgage Report] FHA publishes new HECM guidance in a consolidated handbook
[CNBC] Why planning to work longer is a bad retirement plan

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[RMD] FHA Commissioner says the agency is fully committed to the HECM program
[Seeking Alpha] Finance of America expands its second lien reverse mortgage
[RMD] Seller credits for H4P? FHA proposes policy change in the federal register to allow seller contributions

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[Canadian Mortgage Trends] Why I reversed my thoughts on reverse mortgages
[RMI] Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute
[NewJersey.com] Social Security Cost of Living Allowance will increase by this much

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[Morningstar] Most people say they want to 'age in place' but what does that really mean?
[RMD] How reverse mortgage marketing can challenge product myths.
[CNBC] The housing industry urges the Fed to stop raising interest rates or risk a hard economic landing.

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A Ramsey Solutions caller asks if she should use a reverse mortgage to buy a rental
[Bloombert] Reverse-Mortgage Suit Claims Feds Reneged on Loan Promise
[Forbes] CFPB Strikes Out Where It Is Most Needed says Jack Guttentag

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[Kiplinger.com] Your home would be a t4erribhle inheritance for your kids
[RMD] The National Association of Mortgage Brokers launches its new reverse mortgage certification
[Money.com] What older Americans need to know about Social Security's 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

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[Money.com] This surprise expense is likely to upend retirees budgets
[RMI] Reverse Market Insights Reverse Market Minute with Jon McCue
[RMD] What happens to HECMs if the federal government shuts down?

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[HUD] Updated HUD Counseling Handbook includes enhanced HECM guidance
[RMD] Former Live Well CEO denied motion for a new trial
[US News] The U.S. Housing Market is Caught in a Trap

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[Yahoo Finance] When a reverse mortgage may be a scam
[Morningstar] 2 Ways to Use Home Equity to Fund Retirement
[BankRate] Housing market predictions: The forecast for the next 5 years

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[Bullfrag.com] Mexico's reverse mortgage market opportunity
[The San Francisco Chronicle] Mortgage relief is still available in California
[TheMessenger.com] A risky proposition: More homeowners are forgoing insurance

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[Reverse Market Insight] The reverse mortgage Market Minute with Jon McCue
[Financial Advisor Magazine] The complex truth about reverse mortgages
[Money.com] Americans say they’ll need $5,000 a month to retire comfortably

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Will demographics be the saving grace for HECM lending?
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] The State of Hawaii says now-bankrupt RMF owes unpaid taxes
[Housing Wire] The CFPB issues a nearly $2M fine to one mortgage lender and real estate agency

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[Housing Wire] Mortgage rates may go down in the fall
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Finance of America Companies Post $221M Loss
[CNBC] Only 10% plan to postpone Social Security...

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[Housing Wire] If mortgage rates fall to 5% the housing market could get interesting
[News Channel 8] Credit Denied: Dave Bancroft shares his experience and why more Americans’ loan applications are being denied
[RMD] HECM endorsements grow while the secondary market is challenged

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Gasps in the room
[AOM] Homebuyers should look at these things before making an offer
[Housing Wire] The Fed says no recession is expected, but housing…

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[Various Sources] NEW: The Mortgage News Roundup.
[Reverse Market Insight] The Reverse Market Minute with Jon McCue.
[RMD] Why proprietary reverse mortgage loan volume has declined in California.

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[RMD] FHA to cover payments when a lender is in default say Mortgagee Letter
[CNBC] Treasury rates spike on positive employment data.
[Morningstar] I’m 61, laid off, and have $550K in savings. Can I retire?

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[The M Report] What Boomers are looking for in senior housing
[Money-com] More states giving property tax breaks to seniors.
[Yahoo Finance] Foreclosures Are Rising: What this Means for the Housing Market.

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[Money Wise] Dave Ramsey was at a loss for words with one caller until...
[Retirement Living] Survey reveals boomer's attitudes about retiring into a Recession
[HECMWorld Exclusive] An interview with George Downey on why he moved to The Federal Savings Bank

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[Yahoo Finance] How do you pay back a reverse mortgage?
[Revere Market Insight] The Reverse Market Minute with Jon McCue
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] HUD's spring agenda holds HECM proposals

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[Housing Wire] Tightening mortgage credit may boost the HECM
[Finance of America Reverse] Can You Use a Reverse Mortgage to Build an ADU?
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Reverse mortgages loans ready to expand in Europe

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] New FHA handbook with HECM policies at the finish line
[USA Today] Where are home prices headed?
[Honolulu Civil Beat] Attorney comes out of retirement to vacate a reverse mortgage foreclosure

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[Yakima Herald Republic] Managing debt in retirement
[HECMWorld] What May's HECM endorsements can tell us
[Realtor-com] May 2023 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report

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[Knowledge at Wharton] Should I pay off my home early?
[MarketWatch] Fannie Mae economist: the signs housing prices will drop in your city
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Interest owed on late HECM payments says draft mortgagee letter

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[Housing Wire] Boomers and the refi Boom reckoning
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] A Congressman & HUD stop fire victim’s HECM Foreclosure
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Home equity lender launches equity dashboard

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[Business Wire] Accurate Group Releases its 2023 U.S. Home Equity Loan and Homeowner Intent Survey
[Money Watch] Is a reverse mortgage worth it? Here’s what experts think
[National Mortgage News] Finance of America posts a profit, aims to dominate the HECM market

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Subsidiary of Mortgage Bankers Association begins reverse mortgage working group
[Business Insider] A brutal reckoning for real estate agents
[Insider Observer] District Court rules in Ocwen’s favor and orders the CFPB to abide by a settlement agreement

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[The Chrisman Commentary ] Chrisman Commentary addresses reverse mortgages
[A Wealth of Common Sense] What are the problems with being house-rich? One columnist explains the downside of locked-up home equity…
[KBTX News] Communication breakdown leads to reverse mortgage foreclosur

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[Housing Wire ] High mortgage rates have homeowners staying put
[Reverse Market Insight] The monthly installment of the 'Market Minute' with RMI's Jon McCue
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] RMD commentary: Industry growth requires a new message

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[Housing Wire] FHA issues draft guidance for accessory dwelling units
[ReverseMortgageDaily] Guaranteed Rate to increase its reverse mortgage division
[Scotsman Guide] FHA loan volume dropped sharply in the final months of 2022

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[The Mortgage Report ] Older Americans see the biggest property tax spikes in these cities
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Draft mortgagee letter would give an earlier start to HECM assignment claim filing
[Multiple Source] Finance of America's acquisition of AAG complete

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[Mortgage Professionals of America] One broker shares lessons learned from the great recession
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Housing experts weigh in on avoiding a HECM market collapse
[Mortgage Orb] National Association of Mortgage Brokers Partners with Liberty Reverse Mortgage

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] One lender speaks out on navigating a tough reverse market
[ClassAction-org] Attorneys investigating if equity sharing agreement is actually a reverse mortgage loan
[Morningstar] Can Social Security keep pace with high inflation?

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[CNBC] What’s going on with U.S. Treasuries and the 10-year CMT?
[News from around the Industry] Reverse Mortgage News Roundup
[Reverse Market Insight] RMI’s Market Minute

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[CNBC] Why moving in retirement can earn you an extra $100,000+
[Orange & Blue Press] Massachusetts Bill funds remote reverse mortgage counseling
[CBS Colorado] Mortgage company rescinds reverse mortgage foreclosure on fire victim

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[HighTechLending] In memoriam of Don Currie
[Housing Wire] Fannie Mae: Appraisals are no longer the default option
[National Mortgage News] Former Live Well CEO out on bond pending appeal
[ReverseMortgageDaily] Here's the final rule for FHA adjustable rate mortgages including HECM loans

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[GoBankingRates] Over half of seniors say Social Security raise doesn’t keep pace with inflation
[Reverse Market Insight] Reverse Market Minute with Jon McCue
[ReverseMortgageDaily] Fairway names new division head and team leadership roles

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[DS News] Ginnie Mae adjusts the minimum HECM mortgage-backed security pool size
[Forbes] Inflation And Rising Costs Create Fear Of Having To Work Into Your 70s
[GoBankingRates] Proposed bill would give $2,400 more in Social Security each year

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] RMF's bankruptcy exposes where HECM lenders are vulnerable
[Mortgage Professionals of America] A dark night of the soul leads one mortgage pro to diversify
[Yahoo Finance] What causes retirees to sell their homes?

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Expectations vs Reality: RMI looks at HECM endorsements
[Sales Advice-com] Does retirement savings include home equity?
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Big changes at Fairway's reverse mortgage division

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[Statistica] Economists' 2023 forecast for the HECM CMT index
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Sales leaseback company pursues reverse mortgage partnerships
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Opinion: How the reverse mortgage industry is failing seniors

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[UpJobsNews] Mutual of Omaha adds RMF talent to reverse division
[Tuscon-com] Lawmaker would end property taxes for those those paid off their mortgages
[Reverse Market Insight] The ‘Market Minute’ with Jon McCue
[HECMWorld] A word of caution: Just because it’s a story take it with a grain of salt

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[RMD] HECM counseling agency shuts down reverse info center
[San Francisco Gate] In a down market a reverse mortgage replaces portfolio withdrawals
[RMD] More Reverse Mortgage Funding employees to be laid off in February and March

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[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Does a $1 million HECM limit cut into private reverse mortgages?
[Reverse Mortgage Daily] Draft FHA appraisal policy would give HECM applicants more choices when seeking the reconsideration of their home's appraised value
[Forbes] The S&P 500 Lost More Than 18% In 2022: Should Retirees Be Worried?

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[Epoch Times] Over 10 Million seniors are still burdened with a monthly mortgage payment
[IRA] Ginnie & Fannie Seize RMF Assets
[Housing Wire] Comparing this housing market recession to the 2008 crash

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[RMD] Latest industry HECM data may reveal opportunities in 2023
[McKnight Senior Living] HECM borrowers delinquent on property charges get a much-needed reprieve
[RMI] Reverse Market Insight’s Market Minute

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[RMD] Celink is now HUD's official HECM loan servicer
[MarketWatch] A hot market cools way down
[RMD] Behind the scenes on FAR’s acquisition of AAG’s direct sales channel

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[RMD] What led to the collapse of Reverse Mortgage Funding
[MarketWatch] Mortgage bonds are cheap but ‘no one is buying
[The Miami Herald] Well-known political commentator facing charges of ripping off her mother- in part using a reverse mortgage

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Reverse Mortgage Funding files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
[RMD] HUD increases loan limit for the federally-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
[The Financial Post] A reverse mortgage by a different name?

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[Forbes] Why retirees with a mortgage should get a HECM instead
[Reverse Market Insight] The monthly Market Minute with Jon McCue'
Reverse Mortgage Funding exits hits pause on originations

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[Forbes] Housing Market Predictions For The Next 5 Years
[ThinkAdvisor] Jamie Hopkins: Why Debt Is ‘Powerful'
[Revese Mortgage Daily] The biggest reverse mortgage trends of 2022

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Is liquidating an IRA better than a reverse mortgage?
Retirement Delays Create Challenges for Plan Sponsors Highlighting Opportunities for Financial Professionals and Consultants
Advisor's Edge: Should clients use home equity to fund retirement?

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Reverse mortgages are a saving grace for non-bank originators
Nutter Home Loans gives details on shutdown and lawsuit
AARP: Sooner than later it’s time to talk about housing needs late in life

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Home equity may be a solution for retirees battling inflation
Largest HECM lenders make big changes
Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute

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Experts weigh in on how homeowners should react to softening home values
Builders Warn Collapse Is ‘Unsustainable’—And Prices Could Tumble Another 20%
Social Security's Cost of Living Increase Means Benefits May Run Out Sooner: Here's why

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Hurricane Ian traumatized Floridians. It also erased their nest egg
Don’t Be Complacent During The “Critical Retirement Decision” Zone
The CFPB wants to hear from you!

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Moodys Analytics says 210 housing markets could crash 25-30%
Homebuilder sell-off to impact neighborhood home values
A closer look at September's HECM Endorsement data

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As the Market Falls, New Retirees Need a Plan
Reverse mortgage veteran says opportunities remain high despite economic challenges
What to expect now for home prices, stocks and bonds

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How falling home values will bring down inflation
5 Ways to Generate Income in Retirement Without Going Back to Work
Reverse Market Insight's 'Market Minute'

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How to help keep reverse mortgage property charges current
Social Security Recipients Could Get Their Biggest Raise Since 1981
Debt after Death

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The most effective product messaging for reverse mortgages
‘Poison’ Ivy Zelman—the analyst who predicted the 2008 housing bust—sees U.S. home prices falling this much
Protect Your Retirement Income from Inflation

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HECM Counseling committee addresses property defaults
Income for Life: Strategies to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
Averting disaster with a Medicaid Planner

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Fannie Mae economists downgrade their housing forecast- 'dark days ahead'.
Divorce after 50 can leave your retirement with nothing.
HUD Secretary outlines priorities and plans to curb appraisal bias

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California reverse mortgage borrowers encouraged to seek assistance
HECM Update: Reverse Market Insight's 'Market Minute'
Social Security recipients may get a big raise thanks to inflation

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HECM ‘teetering on collapse’. RMD interviews former Ginnie Mae president
You can’t take the money and run- Borrowers must return money to rescind the loan
Half of Generation Xers cannot afford to help their parents

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The U.S. facing a potential ‘perfect storm’ for a housing crisis
‘A time-honored loan in FHA’. RMD sits down with FHA Commissioner
Workers Say Inflation Is Now the No. 1 Obstacle to a Comfortable Retirement

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Cost of Aging Index Shows Many Seniors Can’t Afford Basic Necessities
Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute update
Advisor Perspectives: Reducing Retirement Risk with Home Equity

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Why Ramsey Solutions’ housing forecast may not age well
Senior housing wealth up 4.91% in the first quarter of 2022
The Role of Real Estate in Retirement Planning

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Housing prices most likely to drop in these U.S. cities
Inflation surges to record high as the housing market sputters
The number one reason over-65s take out reverse mortgages

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Here’s why the U.S. housing market is weaker than it appears (MarketWatch)
Social Security Recipients Could Get a Massive 11% Raise Next Year (Money.com)
Should I sell and rent or get a reverse mortgage? (Money Sense)

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Seniors head back to retirement communities after the Covid pandemic
Ilyce Glink: Speaks on the State of the U.S. Residential Real Estate Market
Canadian regulators cap reverse mortgage loan percentage

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The 2 forces are slowing the housing market’s return to normal
Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute
A leading indicator? Three lenders revise private reverse mortgage products

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A reverse mortgage could pay for long-term care, but should you do it?
What you need to know about the Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT) Rate
Novad protests the assignment of HUD-held HECM servicing to Celink

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Home inventory is increasing report shows
Leading HECM lender trims workforce
Should Milo & Maeve take out a reverse mortgage?

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11 Housing Markets With the Most Sellers Dropping Prices
HUD’s Inspector General points to remaining HECM issues
This is still a great opportunity to consider a reverse mortgage

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Alternatives to Social Security that provide income in retirement
New York issues a letter to those originating co-op reverse mortgages
Most will age in place says Freddie Mac's research brief

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Should you loan money to someone who is house rich and cash poor?
A daunting time for retirees in the age of inflation
The reverse mortgage ‘Market Minute’ with Reverse Market Insight

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A proposed California bill would preserve home equity in foreclosures
Home Equity Surges in these 10 Emerging US Metro Areas
The impact of HECM reforms on Puerto Rico residents

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Why the Fed wants higher mortgage rates
Making ends meet in retirement: 5 ways to bring in money
Homeowners Are Doing a Lot Better Than Homebuyers

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10 Financial mistakes seniors should avoid in today’s housing market
Homes are unaffordable- here’s the impact on senior home values
How mortgage pros can capitalize on reverse mortgages

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Congress's bipartisan effort to address the retirement crisis.
What is a HELOC? What to know before many disappear.
HECM Market Minute with Reverse Market Insight

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Redfin: More sellers are cutting home prices as housing market demand begins to soften
California grant will give relief to mortgage borrowers in arrears
Texas reverse mortgage pro passes away

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Defining a reverse mortgage ‘eligible surviving non-borrowing spouse’
The housing market is showing continued signs of a bubble
Truehold- a sale-leaseback alternative?

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One New Zealander takes a reverse mortgage for cancer treatment
Tips for effectively introducing the HECM to traditional mortgage pros
Bankrate:The best home modifications for aging in place

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Celink is HUD's New HECM Servicer
Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute Update
The 10-Year Constant Maturity Treasury is on a tear

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HECM Refinances Surge Again. Is the End Near?
Many believe a comfortable retirement is out of reach
Why the Swiss are saving money by not paying off their mortgage

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How Inflation Hurts Retirees and How You Can Protect Yourself
HUD’s HECM Fraud Bulletin
Dead Villager’s home with reverse mortgage turns into an eyesore

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Why Longbridge Financial’s acquisition is a plus for the industry
An 81-year old reverse borrower could have avoided foreclosure had Texas launched a foreclosure relief program sooner
In a potential boost for defense, former Hild attorney’s law license suspended

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RapidReverse- the mobile HECM calculator for reverse mortgage professionals
The Reverse Market Insight Market Minute
MSN- 5 Ways Retirement Is Scarier Than Seniors Expected

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Is aging at home worsening the housing supply shortage?
5 situations when a reverse mortgage is a good idea
The Appraisal Foundation is under fire for anti-bias guidance

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The global home equity release market could triple in the next decade.
[ABC 11 Eyewitness News] A checklist for caregivers
[Housing Wire] ReverseVision acquired by Constellation Software

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The Mortgage Bankers Association signals more involvement in HECM policy
Court: 'the location of her signature didn’t make her a co-borrower
Why It Could Be Years Until We See a Normal Housing Market

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A lasting stock market downturn can wreck retirees' savings. How to combat that risk
Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute
Retirees Can Expect To Pay More For Health Care In 2022

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Nearly 700K seniors fell behind on their mortgages last year
Pennsylvania lawmaker duplicates existing consumer protection
Pension funds strong but at risk of looming debt crisis

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The appraisal bias rule gets pushback
HUD gives the general public increased opportunity to purchase REO properties before investors
HECM securities consolidate as refinances persist

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A Reverse Mortgage or Life Settlement: What is Right for You?.
2022 HECM lending limit brings opportunities & concerns
Reverse Mortgage Funding acquires AAG’s servicing portfolio

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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.

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Reverse Market Insight's Market Minute.
California bill grants reverse mortgage relief for these HECM borrowers.
10 Lessons Learned in 2021.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Suze Orman says don’t take a reverse mortgage in your 60s
Reverse Market Insight's monthly Market Minute
Social Security vs. Inflation

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5 housing markets where sellers are reducing prices
80% Of Seniors Are Not Selling Their Homes
HUD solicits input on LIBOR transition

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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

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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

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Retirement researcher frustrated at reverse mortgage reluctance
HECM endorsements fall by 14% in August
Is the housing market returning to normal?

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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

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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

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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

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Originators speak out on the HECM for Purchase
Reverse Market Insight's 'Market Minute'
The housing boom could be losing steam

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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

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HECM FHA Case #s Surge in June
Nearly Half of Seniors Expect To Work After Retirement
Malaysia: Reverse mortgages: a godsend or a millstone?

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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?

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Australian advisers reluctant to discuss home equity release
RMI HECM market update
MarketWatch: Should seniors get a reverse mortgage?

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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

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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

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The consequences of an unnecessary interest rate hike
Sentencing delayed for former Live Well Financial bond trader
Housing Wire acquires Reverse Mortgage Daily

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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

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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

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The HECM fills a unique role
HarlemWorld: 4 signs a reverse mortgage is a good idea
6 ways to avoid Medicare’s premium surcharges

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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What's FHA's foreclosure prevention 'waterfall method'?
Older Americans love Facebook
Two California bills could spell trouble for landlords

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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

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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?

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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

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A reverse mortgage for second homes or rentals?!
India: 'We need to create awareness about reverse mortgages'
US Treasury rates haven't peaked...yet

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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

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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

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Closing the price gap: Reverse mortgage purchase can make the difference
Residential Mortgage Rates are Climbing
NRMLA addresses Index Change in Public Comments

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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

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The latest trends in reverse mortgage counseling: An exclusive interview with Melinda Opperman
The Biden administration extends more forbearance deadline...again

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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Rocket Mortgage report reveals borrowing trends of older borrowers
REPORT: Senior housing wealth hits new high
Reverse Market Insight recaps 2020 loan production

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My sister became my father’s power of attorney, took out a reverse mortgage, and drained his equity. What can I do?
Why paying off your mortgage isn’t necessarily a given
7th Edition of Dan Hultquist’s ‘Understanding Reverse’ Released

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Poor credit score? Go for reverse mortgage loan against property
HECMs as a stand-alone product or part of an integrated retirement plan?
4 trends to watch for in 2021

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I’m retired and won’t live to see my mortgage paid off. Should I refinance to lower my monthly payment?
USA Today: 4 ways to avoid running out of money in retirement
The equity release issue: What’s stopping older Aussies from ‘eating their house’?

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A widower with a reverse walks from home in a retirement community
Bloomberg: Go ahead, and spend your children's inheritance
Soon 1-in-5 will be at retirement age

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Biden has selected our next HUD Secretary
Wallstreet isn't the only one nervous about a ramped-up CFPB
How reverse mortgages can help high-net-worth clients

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Revision Improves HECM's Economic Net Worth by $7B
FHA & HECM Loan Limit Increased again: Many cheer- others express concern
NASDAQ: "The Early Retirement Dilemma: To Work or Not to Work?"

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How COVID vaccines could upend the housing market (again)
COVID has slowed but hasn't stopped FHA's search for a new servicer
CNBC: At what age should you pay off all debt?

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5 Potential Candidates for Secretary of HUD
HECM Refinance Boom: What comes after?
Private flood insurance may soon be an option for FHA borrowers

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FHA's annual report shows big improvements despite COVID-19
Transition to the LIBOR index has left many scrambling
Trivia: Did you know there are 12 types of reverse mortgages?

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The danger of older parents' spending
As demand booms cash-strapped seniors find relief
Find the income first to insure against retirement risks

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A Biden Presidency? Here’s what it may mean for reverse mortgages
Should a 2nd counseling session be required after closing
COVID-19 and older employees- what employers should know

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How an advisor’s experience shapes RM recommendations
One CFP says reverse mortgages can solve many retirement
No Seniors are not downsizing in droves- here’s the impact

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How U.S. debt influences the housing market
Seniors are holding a record amount of home equity says report
How to pay taxes like Donald Trump

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Preparing borrowers for a Second Wave Shut-down
California CFPB clone will have no authority over reverse mortgages
Industry preps for end of LIBOR for HECM loans

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FHA Commish: Time for HECM to move from MMI Fund
HUD gives non-borrowing-spouses a reprieve
DOJ files complaint against lender for decade-old loans

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What happens after a mortgage forbearance?
FHA's new Commissioner's 4 priorities
Equity-harvesting- My value's up, now what?

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Are HECM Refinances a sign of a healthy market?
US mortgage rates hit another record low
Canada’s reverse mortgage spokesman is in- all in

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State property tax relief stops with reverse mortgages
Portfolio managers concerned about transparency in sale of distressed assets
HUD announces software changes for COVID-19

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Here's how to grow the reverse mortgage business says one CEO
Preventing future impoverishment with a reverse mortgage
The loss of employer-sponsored health insurance can be a serious concern for older Americans

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Reverse mortgages have a new appeal thanks to low interest rates
A 57-year-old nurse with no retirement savings needs a plan
Foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured loans extended again

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A NEW CFPB? California plans to create their own watchdog agency
HUD fraud bulletin cautions consumers of reverse mortgage schemes
Residents plead for help with eyesore home with reverse mortgage

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Son of original Star Trek star Lieutenant Uhura files countersuit against his mother’s manager alleging theft and obtaining a fraudulent reverse mortgage
Forbes: Housing as a solution for the retirement crisis
Final reverse mortgage regulations finalized by the New York Department of Financial Services

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How the pandemic is leading more financial planners to the reverse mortgage
The fraud trial of former LiveWell financial CEO delayed
NAIFA announces educational partnership with reverse lender

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New York's newest reverse mortgage regulations demystified
CFPB ruling could impact how we market in specific regions
A preview of our latest show on wealth inequality and the role of home equity

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There's a flood- a flood of HECM endorsements
New York state has a new foreclosure bill
Coronavirus spending may threaten Social Security

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Think reverse mortgage interest is deductible? Think again.
As HELOCs disappear homeowners seek alternatives
Understanding liquidity

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"Snakes in the Grass"
Reverse mortgage capital markets show strength
Our exclusive two-part interview with Tom O'Donoghue of Reverse Loans Now

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Puerto Rico facing a hurricane of reverse mortgage foreclosures
Forced insurance lawsuits nixed in a court ruling
The end of the LIBOR index may create significant problems

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What to do with reverse mortgages if home value drops
Counselors seeing increased interest in HECM during pandemic
How to Prepare for the Risk of Changing Housing Needs in Retirement

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The best refinance options are not always obvious
Over 85% of seniors are concerned about retirement due to the coronavirus
WaPo: Accessing home equity in a tight economy has become problematic

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Ask the Lawyer: Can a reverse mortgage affect Medicaid eligibility?
Reverse mortgage interest may intensify later this year- here's why
WaPo: Accessing home equity in a tight economy has become problematic

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The evolution of reverse mortgages makes them easier to promote
Serving the underserved: How mortgage brokers can thrive
GAO WatchBlog: Reverse mortgage benefits & risks

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Low-interest rate advantages go far beyond HECM-to-HECM refinances
The Data Man: RMD Interviews John Lunde
Money.com: 6 Smart Moves if You Get Laid Off Before Your Planned Retirement

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One lender takes 'no contact' mobile office on the road
Lending in the pandemic: 3 reverse mortgage surprises
'All Things Real Estate': Are reverse mortgages worth looking into?

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Who benefits from a reverse mortgage? (KOMO News)
Cardholders could see a hit to their credit scores
It's official- we have a new Deputy Secretary of HUD

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26 State Attorney Generals call for increased protections for reverse mortgage borrowers
Ralph Rosynek: 'Now is a good time for a reverse mortgage
Reverse mortgage closing companies sanitize the process during COVID-19 pandemic

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Did the COVID-19 pandemic backlog HECM endorsements?
FHA Chief: Why FHA is vital in times of crisis
Mortgage payment delays are not payment forgiveness

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Drive-by appraisals get a 'virtual tour' in new application
Report touts the effectiveness of the HECM Financial Assessment
Massachusetts bill to allow remote counseling by phone and teleconference

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USA Today: What you can do if the coronavirus is threatening your retirement
JP Morgan stops accepting HELOCs
Reverse mortgages get a second look amid coronavirus chaos

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How reverse mortgage counseling has adapted during the Coronavirus pandemic
Digital delivery of HECM case binders allowed to expedite endorsements
Kiplinger's: Thinking outside the box for retirement income

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Face-to-Face counseling halts HECM loans in one state
Laurie McKnaughton: "A Buffer Against Volatile Markets" The Fauquier Times
AAG announces a new series of animated reverse mortgage videos for national financial literacy month

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HUD, Fannie & Freddie suspend foreclosures & evictions
'Curbside closing' service launched by The Closing Exchange
How to improvise, adapt & overcome

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How the Coronavirus is impacting reverse mortgage lenders
What the Federal Reserve's rate cuts mean for reverse mortgage borrowers
Forbes: Buffering against market turbulence

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'Understanding Reverse' now available on Audible.com
Forbes: 'The Evolution of Jumbo Reverse Mortgages'
'Reverse Mortgages & the Sandwich Generation'

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The Bachelor: Senior Edition
Mortgage industry reacts to Trump's pick for FHA Commissioner
WaPo: 'You can borrow for retirement: it's called a reverse mortgage'

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Are reverse mortgages 'overhyped'?
Nationwide Equities launches new private reverse mortgage
Financing an accessory unit a 'matter of trust'

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HUD budget commentary reveals ‘wish list’ of HECM reforms
How homeowners can use a reverse mortgage for retirement income
3 Misconceptions that thwart successful retirements

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The search is underway for a LIBOR replacement
RMD survey reveals the biggest industry challenge
Helping parents places a financial strain on adult children

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Who benefits from higher home values with a reverse mortgage?
If you pay, you stay- If you don’t, you won’t
Finance of America Reverse expands its HomeSafe loan

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50% of seniors who live alone lack funds for necessities
FHA announces new assistant secretary
You’re never too old to apply for a mortgage

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RMD: Sources of optimism in the reverse mortgage market
The Motley Fool: The dangers of owning a home in retirement
Some say they’ll never be ready to retire

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Syndicated ‘Money Maven’ has a change of heart
The reverse mortgage conundrum
Opinion: Why middle-income households haven’t recovered from the Great Recession

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Can you get a 30-year home loan as a senior?
Are we headed for another housing meltdown?
CIT Buys Mutual of Omaha Bank for $1 billion

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What are the top reverse mortgage news stories of 2019?
NRMLA questions New York governor's veto of co-op bill
Properties of former Live Well CEO net $4.7M at auction

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Senior housing wealth hits new high
Barrons: 'Reverse mortgages aren't for everyone, but that's okay
USA Today: Heirs left with heartache

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HECM compliance in 2020: contraction, distraction & reaction
New York signs sweeping reverse mortgage bill into law
Reverse Mortgage Daily announces first-ever conference

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The problem of selling your home to fund retirement
Tips for a smooth HECM counseling session-from a HECM counselor
The name is important when it comes to marking private reverse mortgage loans

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“There’s no retirement like home” ad campaign wins an award
Law.com: HUD Steps in but risks remain
There are two sides to every story

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BREAKING: The latest HECM case numbers are in
FHA's MMI fund is healthier but no premium reductions are planned
New private reverse mortgage offerings and age eligibility changes

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BREAKING: FHA releases report to Congress on the financial health of its insurance fund
Retirement Funding Solutions gets a new name
What about Medicaid and reverse mortgages?

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Abandoned reverse mortgage home gets some much-needed attention
Forbes: How heirs should handle a reverse mortgage after death
Harvard Study: Number Of Retirement-Age Households Facing Cost Burdens Reaches All-Time High Says Report

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Abandoned HECM property causing headaches for neighbors
HUD Secretary Carson: "No changes to FHA insurance premiums"
Coupling a life-annuity with a reverse mortgage?

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could be fundamentally changed by the Supreme Court
A majority of Americans feel house-rich and cash-poor
Here's one reason you shouldn't be on a game show (irony alert)
Despite improvements HUD Secretary calls for additional reforms

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Forbes: 5 critical skills for real estate professionals
One advantage of face-to-face reverse mortgages sales
Reverse mortgages at the center of one Seattle-area candidate's statement

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Senior housing wealth hits a record high
New HECM protections a win for the consumer
How to recover from a pre-retirement financial crisis

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Jumbo reverse mortgage makes a splash in the San Francisco Chronicle
HECM foreclosure rule creating headaches for associations
Fairway Independent Mortgage joins Montel Williams to give back to local veterans

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Congressional hearing focuses on reverse mortgage program reforms
The GAO releases their recommended HECM changes
Court approves Ditech's sale of RMS

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Reverse mortgage scams to watch for in 2019
CFPB making changes to consumer complaints database
Forbes: 6 changes coming to Social Security

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HUD perusing an aggressive agenda of housing reform, including the reverse mortgage
Proprietary reverse mortgages key to greater market acceptance
RMS's parent company renegotiates terms of bankruptcy with consumer creditors committee

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HUD announces major changes to the reverse mortgage program and FHA lending
Former Live Well Financial CEO enters a plea in fraud case
Reverse mortgage volume drops in August

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Live Well Financial: CEO arrested in an alleged bond fraud scheme
Couples' refinance of deceased grandfather's home raises questions of ownership
AAG premiers first national jumbo reverse mortgage ad campaign

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How many proprietary reverse mortgages have been closed?
Debt levels are soaring for older Americans
Recession fears could hurt retirees savings

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HUD lowers the barrier for condo owners
RFS to stay with Mutual of Omaha Bank despite acquisition
Seniors carrying more household debt than before housing crash

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October 2017 PLF cuts mostly erased by low LIBOR rates
'Reverse mortgages are over-hyped' says one advisor
The CFP board faces a crisis of public confidence

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FHA moves to slow cash-out refinances
Will the Fed's interest rate cut help reverse mortgage borrowers?
HUD ditches HECM counseling Financial Interview Tool (FIT)

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New York Attorney General Opposes Ditech Sale
Breaching the HECM's interest rate floor
3 impacts of divorce in retirement

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Sale of HECM servicer could leave borrowers stranded
Liberty launches its anticipated proprietary reverse mortgage
AAG's Selleck TV ads seek to set the record straight in wake of negative media

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Forbes: Busting 3 reverse mortgage half-truths
Americans have more equity, less housing debt
Open Mortgage ready for growth in wake of expansion

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The end of inheritance as we know it
Private reverse mortgages to surpass the HECM?
Live Well forced into bankruptcy

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The FBI is investigating a former HECM lender and their CEO
Are we doing something wrong? Canada reverse market grows while U.S. languishes
The Financial Assessment is working

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Part 2 of our exclusive interview with Karin Hill

We discuss...

The Collateral Risk Assessment
The effectiveness of previous HECM changes
The Congressional Budget Office's recommendations for HECM changes

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This week's reverse mortgage news:

USA Today's recent expose on reverse mortgages
6 steps to prevent reverse mortgage foreclosures
LiveWell employee suit challenged

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Part 1: Exclusive interview with Karin Hill

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This week's top reverse mortgage news:

Open Mortgage hires 50 former Live Well employees
GSE's seek replacement for LIBOR index
Forbes: FINRA's view of the HECM evolving

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This week's top reverse mortgage news:

4 major changes to the HECM program proposed by the CBO
Millions of seniors struggling with student loan debt
RMF jumbo adds a new feature that mirrors the HECM

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This week's reverse mortgage stories: * The Funding Longevity Task Force: a new name, a new affiliation * Open Mortgage eyes expansion with a recent acquisition * Questions linger in wake of Live Well's shutdown

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This week's stories:

In plain English: FHA seeks to simplify compliance rules
Liberty posts solid profits despite a down market
Nationstar gets favorable ruling in purchased flood insurance case

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This week's stories:

Healthcare & reverse mortgages
Barrons: "Your house should not be your retirement plan"
Two reverse mortgage firms merge

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This week in reverse mortgage news:

Victims of reverse mortgage scam seek protection from foreclosure as lender files bankruptcy
Caught in the middle: aging in place and home equity
Home many jumbos have really been closed?

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This week's reverse mortgage stories:

Former HECM lender still absorbing losses
Instead of an annuity consider a HECM line credit
Reverse mortgage branch manager running for Mayor

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This week's top stories:

Are your borrowers committing mortgage fraud?
Forbes: The HECM for Purchase
A lawyer who stole client funds spared from jail using a reverse mortgage

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This week's reverse mortgage news:

From NO to YES
Tappable home equity falls again
Working with trusted advisors isn't rocket science

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This week's reverse mortgage news stories:

Trump instructs HUD to examine the financial viability of the HECM program
A slight uptick in 2nd appraisals required for HECMs
Seniors holding more debt secured by home

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This week's reverse mortgage news:

HECM program's projected revenues to exceed claims in 2020
Facebook tightens ad rules for mortgage marketing
NRMLA Western Regional Conference begins Monday

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This week's reverse mortgage news:

The CFPB warns reverse mortgage servicers
Caught in the middle between a HECM or Jumbo reverse mortgage
The Funding Longevity Task Force is moving

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This week's stories:

Don't let February's endorsement totals fool you
Wall Street Journal: The Phony Retirement Crisis
Forbes: Warped financial priorities have serious consequences

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This week's reverse mortgage news:

Reverse mortgages gain acceptance with financial planners
These are the cities where reverse mortgages are the most popular
Nationwide Equities shifts focus

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This week's top reverse mortgage stories:

What today's top originators are doing
How to manage appraisal expectations
Look to safety when considering HECM alternatives

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This week's top reverse mortgage news stories:

Big changes for the HECM Financial Assessment
What to know about jumbo reverse mortgages
Forbes: HECM repayments and tax deductions

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This week's reverse mortgage stories:

Early signs housing prices are beginning to decline
Seniors to blame for housing shortage says Freddie Mac
RMD: What originators want from Jumbo Reverse Loans

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In this week's reverse mortgage news:

The comparative expense of a reverse mortgage
Separating the HECM from FHA's insurance fund problematic
Forbes: Should you get one of the new reverse mortgages?

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This week's top reverse mortgage news:

Are meager loan volumes the new norm for our industry?
The challenges facing reverse mortgage servicers
Jumbo reverse mortgage line of credit growth eliminated

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This week's stories:

HECM endorsements?! What endorsements?
Survey reveals top 10 reasons borrowers are getting jumbo reverse mortgages
HECM mortgage-backed securities continue to fall

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This week's top reverse mortgage stories

The Great White North: Reverse Mortgage Boom
Involuntary insurance for HECMs results in a lawsuit
HUD instructs lenders to assist federal employees during the shutdown

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This week's top reverse mortgage stories

Government shutdown halts endorsement of reverse mortgages
HECM servicer settles a claim for $4.25 million
Why the reverse mortgage should be removed from FHA fund

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In this week's reverse mortgage news:

Scapegoating appraisers...again
Loan limit increase for 2019: will it help?
More data needed to stem reverse mortgage losses

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This week's reverse mortgage news:

More examples of occupancy abuse in reverse mortgage properties
Homeowners have less equity to tap
Inspector General report finds significant challenges at HUD

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In this week's reverse mortgage news:

Home appreciation is slowing
Reverse mortgage loan volumes tumble
Industry responds to pointed criticisms of the reverse mortgage industry

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In this week's top reverse mortgage news:

David Stevens, the former FHA Commissioner, slams reverse mortgages
FHA has automated the 2nd appraisal process
New loan volume drop may signal a new trend

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In this week's top reverse mortgage news:

Lenders react to anticipated reverse mortgage changes
Another lender rebrands itself
Part 3 of our exclusive interview with Resolute Bank
Harvard study shows more seniors are house-rich and income-poor

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This week's top stories:

AAG adds VA loans to its repertoire
*Exclusive interview with Resolute Bank management team (Part 2)
No PLF cuts despite mounting HECM losses in MMI fund
This is where the average HECM margin has landed
Aging homeowners pose a problem

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This week's stories:

Preparing your borrower for the appraisal
Exclusive interview with Resolute Bank's executive team
Ocen looking to new product mix
NEW website service by Reverse Focus for HECM professionals!

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This week:

Profound challenges and more changes coming for HECM
More proprietary reverse mortgages coming
LIBOR index used by reverse mortgage loans to be eliminated
Committee examines the impact of 2nd appraisal rule

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This week:

New 2nd Appraisal Rule impacting a small percentage of loans
Originators see the impact of rising interest rates
FHA releases FAQ on Collateral Risk Assessment

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This week...

HECM counseling seeing a 50% fallout rate
Does recent data point to a reverse mortgage recovery?
Forbes: 5 times reverse mortgages are a bad idea
HECM borrower satisfaction survey launched

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This week's stories: * NRMLA leadership supportive of new HECM appraisal rule * Appraisal companies speak out on new 2nd appraisal rule * Open Mortgage is all in on reverse mortgages * Federal Savings Bank: Trusted advisors key to HECM growth

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