I recently joined Brandon Goswick and Nate Dean on the Cashflow Legendz Podcast for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about the modern reverse mortgage and how housing wealth can become the “fourth bucket” of retirement planning.
We talked about growing HECM lines of credit, eliminating a mandatory monthly mortgage payment, coordinating housing wealth with life insurance, creating a potential volatility buffer during market downturns, and why a reverse mortgage isn’t right for everyone. Pasted text
And yes, I even got to share one of my favorite stories: “Did Jesus do the first reverse mortgage?” Jump to 5:19 for that one.
Watch the full episode on YouTube
Podcast Chapters
3:37 | How I Got Into Reverse Mortgages
5:19 | Did Jesus Do the First Reverse Mortgage?
8:47 | Why a Reverse Mortgage Isn’t Right for Everyone
11:51 | The “Fourth Bucket” of Retirement Planning
13:03 | The Growing HECM Line of Credit
17:11 | Turning a Mandatory Mortgage Payment Into a Voluntary One
22:10 | Reverse Mortgages + Life Insurance
28:47 | Overcoming Reverse Mortgage Skepticism
33:38 | Housing Wealth as a Volatility Buffer
The modern reverse mortgage isn’t something everyone needs. But if housing wealth could make what you’re already doing better, isn’t it worth exploring?
I also mentioned my 16 Considerations Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage, which you can find at 16Considerations.com.
Related Articles and Resources
- 16 Considerations Before Choosing a Reverse Mortgage
- Social Security’s $195 Billion Overhaul: Reverse Mortgage Insights
- 37 Frequently Asked Questions About Reverse Mortgages
What to Do When You Have a Client or Case?
- Go to www.HousingWealthPro.com and request an Housing Wealth Illustration. Give Details in the “Notes” Section including the clients phone # if they would like a Housing Wealth Assessment. You can also
- Schedule a Time to Speak with Me: Click Here
- Want faster results? Visit www.HousingWealthCalculator.com and get a 60-second preview of potential reverse mortgage benefits.
The content of this blog is for financial advisors and professionals only and is not intended for consumer use. Names, cases, and scenarios are fictionalized for illustrative purposes. The opinions expressed here are those of the author alone and do not reflect the views of any affiliated entities or individuals. Don Graves, NMLS #142667.





