Reverse Mortgage News by HECMWorld

[Reddit] My in-laws are in over their heads with their mortgage. What should I do? [Housing Wire] Social Security earned benefits at risk under proposed reforms. [Realtor.com] How a $6 trillion wealth transfer is fueling luxury real estate. Watch our video podcast here!

[Investopedia] The average retiree has this much home equity. [Housing Wire] How one lender ranked #1 in 2025 despite a tepid market. [NewsWeek] Here are the cities where home values are expected to fall the most in 2026. Watch our video podcast here!

[Las Vegas Real Estate Review] Which is less expensive? Downsizing or getting a reverse mortgage? [Housing Wire] A judge rules against HomeTap's defense strategy: lawsuit will continue. [Housing Wire] Logan Mohtashami’s 2026 housing market forecast. Watch our video podcast here!

[Housing Wire] NRMLA responds to the CFPB's proposed changes to Reg B that would substantially impact the HECM program. [News Break] Here's when Dave Ramsey recommends taking Social Security benefits as early as possible. [JP Morgan Asset Management] JP Morgan’s analysis reveals the true impacts credit card debt has on retirement savings and preparedness. Watch our video podcast here!

[The Cato Institute] Survey reveals most expect Social Security benefits will be cut in the future [Business Wire] A $2.5 billion capital commitment from Blue Owl to Finance of America sends an important signal about the future of reverse mortgage lending. [Reverse Market Insight] Reverse Market Insight’s Market Minute with Jon McCue reviewing all the latest trends in HECM originations. Watch our...

[Housing Wire] How 'shadow listings' reduce senior homeowners' final sales price. [Housing Wire] HUD extends the comment period in the Federal Register for proposed HECM reforms. [Housing Wire] Why credit report costs will skyrocket in 2026. Watch our video podcast here!

[The Mortgage Reports] The best way to structure a HECM? [Housing Wire] Stop marketing like it's 2008. [AOL] Two financial experts warn against postponing Social Security until age 70. Here's why. Watch our video podcast here!

[HECMWorld] Exclusive Interview: HighTech Lending's NEW Equity Select HELOC.  [FHFA] Here's the 2026 HECM limit! [Housing Wire] Here's how much Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles will increase in 2026. Watch our video podcast here!

[Housing Wire] Trade group seeks to exclude mortgage programs from future government shutdowns.  [Yahoo Finance] Here's where the experts see mortgage rates trending 2026-2029. [Yahoo Finance] The Trump Admin floats the idea of portable mortgage loans. Watch our video podcast here!

[Mortgage Professional of America] Trade group seeks to exclude mortgage programs from future government shutdowns.  [Housing Wire] The HEI battle continues in Massachusetts vs. HomeTap. [Business Insider] A new retirement trend: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities. Watch our video podcast here!

[Coastal News] A tribute to one of our own: Rosemarie Liftoff. [Housing Wire] Senate Democrats propose bill to boost Social Security & VA payments. [HECMWorld] Exclusive Interview: The leaders of Atlas VMS & QuantumReverse announce a new technology partnership. Watch our video podcast here!

[Housing Wire] High Tech Lending launches a new flexible senior HELOC. [RMI] All the latest HECM data in Revere Market Insight's Market Minute. [Law Offices of Laurie E. Ohall] One law firm addresses the question of how heirs can settle an estate with a reverse mortgage. Watch our video podcast here!

[Reuters] Treasury rates are falling-here's why. [Business Insider] America’s desperate homesellers [Fortune] Florida lawmakers weigh sweeping property tax reforms that could slash bills for homeowners. Watch our video podcast here!

[Credit.org] Here's how reverse mortgage default counseling works. [Housing Wire] RMI launches Reverse Qualifier for traditional lenders. [Fortune] The Oracle of Wall Street says boomers control the housing market and will stay put. Watch our video podcast here!

[CBS News] The shocking true cost of poverty for older Americans. [MarketWatch] One dutiful son asks if he should use his 401(k) to pay off his mother's tapped-out reverse mortgage. [Chrisman] Single-Purpose Reverse Mortgages. Who should consider one, and what are the pros and cons of such a loan? Watch our video podcast here!

[Yahoo Finance] A recent Ramsey Solutions show holds one lesson for reverse mortgage pros. [Atlas VMS] Atlas VMS and QuantumReverse announce a new technology partnership. [Chrisman Commentary] The Chrisman Commentary notes this particular reverse mortgage opportunity. [HECMWorld] A look back at HECM endorsement trends in fiscal year 2025. Watch our video podcast here!

[Housing Wire] Smartfi just closed its retail reverse mortgage division, returning its focus to wholesale lending. [Kiplingers] 6 changes that are coming to Social Security in 2026.. [BradleyWindrow] Insights from an extensive collection of senior demographic data. Watch our video podcast here!

[Housing Wire] How one company is helping prevent HECM foreclosures, saving time, money, and preserving the home's value. [Yahoo Finance] American Senior Lending launches a new first-position home equity loan. [Newsweek] Here are the markets where home values are falling. Watch our video podcast here!

[HECMWorld.com]  There’s a new HELOC in town. Learn about Longbridge’s brand-new HELOC alternative for homeowners 62 and older. [HECMWorld] An interview with Rate's Jesse Q. Allen. [Mayer Brown] Illinois proposes several new regulations for Home Equity Sharing Arrangements (Home Equity Investments) Watch our video podcast here!

[HECMWorld.com] What's a CRMP designation worth? An interview with C2 Financial's Shain Urwin and Scott Harmes [CBS News] Are reverse mortgages riskier in today’s housing market?. Watch our video podcast here!

[Realtor.com] Here’s where an unpaid utility bill can lead to foreclosure. [Reverse Market Insight] RMI's Market Minute with all the latest trends in HECM loan activity. [Housing Wire] Older American homeowners support housing reforms and affordable housing. Watch our video podcast here!

[CBS News] 3 reverse mortgage red flags to watch for. [NewsWeek] The housing market is at an 'inflection point'. [BlackRock] 5 trends shaping retirement in the U.S. Watch our video podcast here!

[HECMWorld Exclusive] One HECM pro’s experience with deceptive ads [Housing Wire] Several states’ insurance of last resort plans are facing collapse. [LinkedIn] Olson vs. Unison: When no-debt isn’t what it seems. Watch our video podcast here!

[Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies] Many older homeowners are too broke to fix it. [Saving Advice] Are Local Governments Targeting Senior Homeowners? [HECMWorld] Where Has Reverse Mortgage Daily’s Chris Clow Gone? Here’s where. Watch our video podcast here!

[ResiClub] The real reason 40% of homeowners are mortgage-free. [HUD/US Census Bureau] Here's why new home inventory has spiked. [Seniorly] Outliving your retirement nest egg is more likely in these cities. Watch our video podcast here!