Bill targets Social Security earnings limits as retirement trends shift
The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act would repeal the retirement earnings test.
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The Gathering 2026: Mortgage execs debate the hidden risks of credit score reform
Mortgage industry executives say the shift to new credit score models and lender choice could raise mortgage delinquencies, reshape pricing grids at the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and ultimately push costs back onto borrowers, even if the costs for scores fall on the front end.
Smart home technology continues to emerge as key tool for aging in place
Experts say that financing these upgrades remains a central challenge — one that could increasingly be addressed through housing wealth.
Home equity emerges as a generational growth strategy for originators
Deephaven’s Tom Davis explains why home equity lending is a generational opportunity and how originators can drive borrower retention and growth.
How two LOs helped champion proprietary reverse mortgage legislation in Tennessee
Tennessee bill to allow proprietary reverse mortgages expands options beyond HECMs and their $1.25 million limit for 2026.
Retirement confidence declines as worries grow over Social Security, rising expenses
Worker confidence fell 6 percentage points from 2025 to 61%, while retiree confidence fell 5 percentage points to 73%.
Reverse Focus co-founder and HECMWorld editor Shannon Hicks to join HighTechLending
Reverse Focus co-founder and longtime HECMWorld editor Shannon Hicks announced Thursday that he will leave the reverse mortgage technology and media firm on May 1 to become chief content officer at HighTechLending.
Lawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers
Recent data shows that roughly 1 in 10 U.S. adults cares for a parent age 65 or older, with additional shares caring for spouses or partners.
FSBO.com launches loan officer portal for consumer-directed listings
FSBO.com’s loan officer portal supports listing creation and buyer screening, with an agent portal and FSBO Pro Agent planned later.
Is California looking to tax retirement accounts? Experts push back on claims
At issue is a measure called the Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act, one of several initiatives tied to the billionaire’s tax debate.