In the world of financial products, especially for seniors and retirees, a financial endorsement or cautionary note from an organizational body such as FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) can make or break perception. Until recently FINR
Feb 21, 2014 | Reverse Mortgage Retirement Planning supplemental retirement income HECM Reverse Mortgage FINRA
Many are beside themselves while others have expressed a sense of panic to me regarding the expiration of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act and their decision to do a short sale. The law, or otherwise termed grossly generous entitlement, is over. I
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At the stroke of midnight on 12-31-13, as we celebrated the New Year and listened to the historic hymn of Ole Lang Zine, the US Treasury vault door slammed shut. For those that could hear beneath the noise and celebration, the echo of “No more
Jan 15, 2014 | Short Sales Debt Mitigation mortgage debt forgiveness act solutions for underwater properties mortgage debt relief act
We are all aware that the low interest rate environment has had devastating effects on seniors and retirees in general for many years. This is not something new but the recent trends, in conjunction with the devastation many retirees experienced with thei
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Many people I have spoken with, simply do not fully comprehend the ramifications of foreclosure and the potential personal liability they may face regarding the mortgage note. When you get a mortgage there is a deed of trust that allows the lender ce
Nov 15, 2013 | Short Sales Debt Mitigation forgiven mortgage debt solutions for underwater properties
The HECM Reverse Mortgage Program changes are now in place effective October 1, 2013. Changes to the program are clearly geared toward keeping the financial risk to the government insurance fund in check. As expected, the equity principle limit eligibilit
Oct 29, 2013 | Reverse Mortgage Retirement Planning supplemental retirement income Retirement income insecurity HECM Reverse Mortgage