U.S. Housing Reform Plan

President Trump Calls for U.S. Housing Reform Plan, Review of HECM Program President Donald J. Trump signed an executive memorandum Wednesday initiating the process of reforming the United States housing system, which includes an objective to examine the “financial viability” of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program. The president has expressed his intent to […]

Strengthen Retirement

Reverse Mortgages Included Among Tips to Strengthen Retirement by U.S. News A new article at U.S. News and World Report giving recommendations on strengthening retirement security offers reverse mortgages as one of the potential tools a senior can use to bolster their financial security in retirement. Among the recommendations from U.S. News contributor Craig Stephens, downsizing […]

7 Traits for a good Financial Adviser

7 Traits for a good Financial Adviser Getting good financial advice isn’t just about stocks and bonds. It’s about the relationship and trust you have with your adviser. Here’s how to evaluate whether your professional is doing a good job and is the right fit for you. Thanks to steady technological advances, financial advisers now […]

Positive Retirement Planning Tool

Barron’s: Reverse Mortgages Can Be a Positive Retirement Planning Tool The perception of reverse mortgages as a “last resort” loan to fund retirement is diminishing, but persistent. Still, reverse mortgages are increasingly being seen as a viable financial tool for eligible borrowers even though prospective users should be aware of high upfront costs, according to […]

Reverse Mortgage Use

The HECM Reverse Mortgage has many ways people use it today. Consumer Eliminate current mortgage and payment. Eliminate HELOC that is due and payable in 10 years Use for medical expenses or in-home care Update or make repairs on your home Bankers I can help when a retiree comes in with a HELOC that needs […]

Tough Retirement for Americans

Forbes: Warped Financial Priorities Lead to Tough Retirement for Americans Americans place much of their focus on managing their existing debt over saving for the future, which results in their overall loss of focus on adequately saving enough money for retirement. This is according to Jamie Hopkins, director of retirement research at Carson Wealth in […]

Seniors’ Financial Challenges

Overcoming Low-Income Seniors’ Financial Challenges People over the age of 50 with low-to-moderate incomes are facing an increasingly intense and unique set of financial challenges as traditional late-life retirement funding options, like an employer’s pension, become less available. This is according to a study conducted jointly by the Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) and […]

Social Security Insecurity

Social Security Insecurity Pressing The Reset Button: The Gap Years. Social Security & an IPA Social Security Insecurity. As human lifespan climbs steadily towards the century mark, Social Security is only one — and woefully inadequate — means of funding a lengthening retirement period. In fact, we’re in the midst of creating second-stage work lives, or […]

Safer Reverse Mortgages

Safer Reverse Mortgages vs. New Alternatives As more alternative home equity tapping tools like sale leasebacks and shared equity products begin to enter conversations about retirement, more traditional reverse mortgage products are finding themselves in a more competitive environment. Originators don’t tend to see these products as threatening, but more traditional reverse mortgages may have another […]

How Retirement Changes Your Identity

Harvard Business Review: How Retirement Changes Your Identity Studies show that people who are able to afford a full retirement – and who will also be healthy enough to enjoy it – are generally much happier in retirement since their working life is behind them, and they can instead spend their time doing the things they […]