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Locking In Today's Home Value: Why Timing Matters for Retirement Planning
Learn why today's home values may create unique retirement opportunities through a HECM line of credit or Reverse for Purchase strategy..
Read More >Fairway Home Mortgage Launches Fairway SAFE to Help Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation Through Education and Advocacy
MADISON, Wis., July 15, 2026 — Fairway Home Mortgage today announced the launch of Fairway SAFE (Senior Advocacy & Financial Education), a nonprofit initiative dedicated to helping older adults and their … Continued
Read More >A Powerful Home Loan for Homebuyers 62+: The H4P Just Got Even Better
Despite high interest rates, an H4P can double your buying power and allow you to keep more of your retirement assets to use as you wish.
Read More >Unlocking Home Equity: HECMs vs. HELOCs vs. Home Equity Investments
For most homeowners age 62 and older, home equity represents the largest portion of their net worth, often exceeding the value of their retirement savings and other assets. Home equity … Continued
Read More >Fairway Mortgage Named to CBS News, CNBC, Money.com, and Forbes Best Reverse Mortgage Lenders Lists
MADISON, WI, May 27, 2026 / — Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, named #1 for customer satisfaction among mortgage origination companies in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study, … Continued
Read More >The Ultimate Guide to Reverse Mortgages
Your home is more than where you live—it’s where life has happened. It’s been your gathering place, your comfort zone, and the backdrop for years of memories with family and … Continued
Read More >Enhanced Limit for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Loan in 2026!
Discover the expected updated HECM loan limits for 2025. This featured image captures the essence of the new financial thresholds set for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, reflecting significant changes beneficial for homeowners. Dive into our detailed analysis to understand how these revised limits could impact your mortgage planning.
Read More >Fairway Home Mortgage and NAIFA Announce New Certified Home Equity Advisor (CHEA) Credential Program
Fairway Home Mortgage and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) today announced a new strategic education partnership. Together, the two organizations will launch the Certified Home Equity Advisor (CHEA) credential, a first-of-its-kind program designed to help financial and insurance professionals responsibly integrate home equity into comprehensive retirement planning.
Read More >HECM Reverse Mortgages vs. Home Equity Investments (HEIs)
With home values at or near record highs, many homeowners—especially retirees—are exploring ways to convert equity into cash. While the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) has been a trusted solution … Continued
Read More >Caregiving in Crisis: Why Housing Wealth May Be the Key to Funding Long-Term Care in Retirement
63 million Americans are now providing care—and many are paying the price with their own health and finances. A powerful new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving … Continued
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