Navigating the Colorado Retirement Squeeze: Property Taxes, Housing Traps, and the HECM Solution

What Happens When a Reverse Mortgage Ends? The Heirs' Guide

What happens to your home, and your heirs, when a reverse mortgage comes due? Most people think the bank just "takes the house," but that couldn't be further from the truth. In this episode, Bruce Simmons (the "Reverse Mortgage Professor") breaks down the specific HUD rules that protect heirs, including the 95% Rule for keeping a home with no equity and the non-recourse protection that ensures no one ever owes a dime more than the house is worth. Whether you have $300k in equity or are "underwater," learn the 2x2 decision grid every heir needs to see.

Navigating the Colorado Retirement Squeeze: Property Taxes, Housing Traps, and the HECM Solution

Are you "house rich but cash poor"? In this episode, Bruce Simmons explores the growing "cost burden" on Colorado seniors. We dive into the Harvard research showing why 1 in 3 retirees is struggling, the massive property tax hikes hitting the Front Range, and a brilliant "downsize and upgrade" strategy that can put $500,000 back in your pocket.

Understanding the 60% Rule and Modern Spouse Protections

Learn how the "60% rule" and updated Non-Borrowing Spouse protections create a more stable and secure retirement for Colorado homeowners.

Two Advanced Strategies to Boost Retirement Income with an HECM

Discover two sophisticated ways to leverage a reverse mortgage for purchase. Learn how to buy multifamily properties for rental income and how "overfunding" a line of credit can create a massive, tax-free retirement safety net.Two Advanced Strategies to Boost Retirement Income with an HECM

People Over Paperwork: What's Changing in Reverse Mortgages

This week on Reverse Mortgage Radio, we take you behind the scenes of a major industry summit in Knoxville. From the influx of younger, ethical lenders to the academic research that’s changing how financial advisors view home equity, we’re talking about why this business is more about "people work" than "paperwork." Tune in to learn how a reverse mortgage can be a strategic tool for your retirement, not a last resort.