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Reverse Mortgage News & Commentary The nation’s longest-running weekly podcast for the reverse mortgage professional.

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June 12, 2026Episode 93410 min

EP935: Homeowners Tap Equity, Housing Mobility Improves, and Washington Signals Change

Housing wealth is becoming one of the most important financial resources available to older Americans — and this week’s news highlighted why. In this episode of HECM World Weekly, we explore the growing role of home equity in retirement planning as homeowners increasingly access equity without refinancing, existing-home sales show signs of recovery, and policymakers look for ways to improve housing mobility. We also examine new research showing housing wealth may be becoming more influential than income in shaping future financial outcomes, discuss proposed legislation aimed at encouraging senior downsizing, and explore why aging in place remains a critical part of the housing conversation. Plus, we recap key takeaways from NRMLA’s Western Regional Meeting, including discussions around Reverse for Purchase, industry advocacy, aging-in-place solutions, artificial intelligence, and the future of retirement finance. In this episode: Homeowners tap equity at the fastest pace since 2021 • Why HELOCs and second liens are surging • Existing-home sales post their strongest month of 2026 • New research on housing wealth and generational opportunity • The proposed Nest Egg Protection Act and senior downsizing incentives • Why aging in place remains a powerful housing trend • NRMLA Western Regional Meeting highlights • FHA leadership changes and what they could mean for HECMs As retirement planning and housing planning continue to converge, understanding home equity has never been more important. Tune in and read the full article: https://hecmworld.com/2026/06/12/podcast-hecm-world-weekly-homeowners-tap-equity/ Subscribe to HECM World for weekly insights on reverse mortgages, retirement finance, housing wealth, aging in place, and the future of home equity.

June 5, 2026Episode 93312 min

EP934: Buyers Return, Older Americans Carry the Economy, and Reverse Mortgage Consolidation Continues

This week’s HECM World Weekly breaks down the latest housing and economic data shaping the future of retirement finance. The housing market is becoming more rational again. Sellers are adjusting expectations, buyers remain active when affordability makes sense, and mortgage activity continues slowing under the weight of higher rates and elevated housing costs. At the same time, new research shows Americans age 50+ now generate $12.5 trillion in economic activity annually — reinforcing just how central older homeowners have become to the broader U.S. economy. But there’s another side to the story: Older Americans are also carrying more debt, facing higher living costs and increasingly relying on housing wealth to support retirement stability. In this episode: Why the housing market is starting to normalize What slowing mortgage activity means for aging in place Why affordability is driving almost every housing decision now The growing economic influence of Americans 50+ Rising debt pressure among retirees The emotional complexity behind the Great Wealth Transfer Onity’s approved reverse MSR sale to Finance of America The latest May 2026 HECM endorsement numbers The broader takeaway? Retirement planning is increasingly becoming housing planning. Read the full article here: https://hecmworld.com/2026/06/05/podcast-buyers-return-older-americans-carry-the-economy/ Subscribe for weekly reverse mortgage industry news, housing insights and retirement finance analysis from HECM World.

May 29, 2026Episode 93212 min

EP933: Housing Re-Freezes, Retirement Adapts, and Home Wealth Faces a Political Reckoning

This week on HECM World Weekly, we unpack one of the biggest trends shaping the future of retirement and housing finance in America: Housing wealth is becoming more important at the exact same moment the housing market itself is becoming more frozen, expensive and politically contested. As mortgage rates climb back toward 6.7%, new-home sales slow, affordability pressures intensify and policymakers push more aggressive housing agendas, older Americans are increasingly being forced to rethink retirement, mobility and aging in place. In this episode: Why the U.S. housing market is becoming increasingly “stuck” What higher mortgage rates mean for retirees and downsizers Why aging in place is becoming more financially important How affordability pressures are reshaping retirement behavior The growing political debate surrounding housing wealth Why home equity may become one of the defining retirement finance stories of the next decade Get the full show notes here: hecmworld.com

May 22, 2026Episode 93111 min

EP932: HUD Warning Signs, Home Equity Regulation Evolves, and Retirement Pressure Builds

This week’s developments across the reverse mortgage, retirement and housing sectors highlighted an increasingly important reality for the HECM industry: retirement pressure is intensifying, and home equity is becoming more central to how older Americans manage financial stability later in life. From HUD audit failures exposing vulnerable reverse mortgage borrowers to potential default, to Illinois rolling out one of the nation’s most comprehensive home equity investment regulatory frameworks, the conversation around housing wealth continues shifting from optional strategy to financial necessity. At the same time, new retirement research, capital gains concerns and mortgage assistance initiatives all reinforced the growing importance of liquidity, income sustainability and aging-in-place strategies. For reverse mortgage professionals, the environment continues becoming more strategic, more policy-driven and more interconnected with mainstream retirement planning.

May 15, 2026Episode 9308 min

EP931: Equity Softens, Housing Pressure Builds, and Home Wealth Takes Center Stage

Home equity is becoming one of the biggest retirement conversations in America. In this week’s HECM World Weekly, Gabrielle Hayen breaks down: Why equity-rich homeowners are declining Concerns retirees may be overestimating housing wealth The senior housing boom and affordability crisis Why aging in place is becoming increasingly important How financial planners are viewing home equity differently Why retirement pressure continues building across America For reverse mortgage professionals, the landscape is shifting fast. Read the companion article at hecmworld.com.

May 8, 2026Episode 92910 min

EP930: Momentum Builds, Pressure Rises, and the Market Keeps Shifting

This week has brought a mix of real, on-the-ground industry energy and some pretty telling macro signals. From a packed room in Tennessee to rising foreclosure activity, shifting policy conversations, and changing family dynamics, the common thread is this: the environment around our clients is getting more complex, not less. And that puts more weight on how we show up as professionals. https://hecmworld.com/2026/05/08/podcast-momentum-builds-pressure-rises/

May 1, 2026Episode 9285 min

EP929:A New Chapter, Fresh Data, and a Clear Signal for the Industry

HECM World Weekly has a new home on Fridays and a new host in Gabrielle Hayen. This week we dig into what the latest retirement confidence research means for reverse mortgage professionals, why Gen X is heading into the HECM demographic under serious financial pressure, and why Boomers are sitting on a massive amount of equity with no plans to move. We also cover the February 2026 TPO-Broker Report now that HUD has finally released the data. A lot to unpack this week.

April 27, 2026Episode 92711 min

E928: 20% of HECM Counselees Face Monthly Budget Shortfalls

[Yahoo Finance] The HUD-approved HECM counseling agency Greenpath Financial Wellness reveals the shocking truth 20% of counselees are facing. [Housing Wire] Industry expert Dan Hultquist explains how most home equity advice is not appropriate for older homeowners. [The Daily Mail] Thanks to new assessment fees, many older Florida condo owners are forced to sell their condos for pennies on the dollar. Watch our video podcast here!

April 20, 2026Episode 92610 min

E927: Another Unison Home Equity Investment Lawsuit: The Rest of the Story

[NBC 9 News] One Colorado couple filed suit against home equity investment provider Unison, seeking class action status. [Housing Wire] The numbers tell the story. For the first time, private reverse mortgage dollar volume surpassed HECMs. Money Digest] These are baby boomers' spending habits that undermine their retirement security. Watch our video podcast here!

April 13, 2026Episode 92511 min

E926: Are Insurance Companies Spying on Your Borrowers?

[Money Talks News] Homeowners' insurance companies are using digital surveillance to spy on homeowners to cancel policies and increase premiums. Here’s how they can fight back. [Housing Wire] First American Title files suit seeking to freeze $1.6M in Novad Asset Management assets. [Chattanooga Times Free Press] More older homeowners are learning the cost of staying in a home not suited to age in place. Watch our video podcast here!