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Congress member wants better protections for non-borrowing spouses

Mortgage volume down: some states growing despite downturn

Living for today: Study reveals Americans are short-sighted on retirement planning

Marketwatch: Tougher to get a reverse mortgage

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Gone Rogue? Lawmakers seek to reign in CFPB

New Financial Planner designation teaches strategic use of HECM

The after effects: HUD waiting to see impact of changes

NY Times: The Family-Style reverse mortgage

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Side effect of Financial Assessment?

Cooling off or the Big Chill? Another state pushes waiting period

Reach out and touch someone. Another lender exands with call centers

Caregiver Loan. The reverse mortgage alternative

Talking Points:Pulling the plug: HUD reminds recent Non-Borrowing Spouse ruleAAG launches new television ad with a focus on retirement planningLender launches a rebrand of reverse mortgagesHECM refinances buck endorsement volume trend

Talking Points:Like this: More reverse lenders using social media

February: Brokers up, retail down for HECM endorsements

Expired FHA case numbers will require assessment

The battle continues: HUD vs AAR, the non-borrowing spouse suit grinds on

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Fox News: Getting a reverse mortgage will be tougher

Aging at home still most affordable option

Lenders see growth despite financial assessment

Cooling Down: Utah bill to require pre-application counseling and cooling off period

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CNBC: Financial planners still not sold on reverse mortgages

Heavy Price: These states have the highest property taxes

Buying more affordable than renting

Aging in place forcing Boomers to reconsider aging in place

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HUD updates math for Lifetime Expectancy Set Aside

Motley Fool says avoid these reverse mortgage scams

Online appraisals coming for reverse mortgages

HUD appoints new FHA leader

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Crowdfunding effort assists HECM non-borrowing spouse

Retiring? You may want to consider these states first

Retirement improving but still shaky for many

Beginning of a new era: Industry weighs in on Financial Assessment