The ability to focus intensely for short periods of time is key to maximizing your productivity and efficiency. Here are just a few take aways from hyper-focus which is often negatively associated with…
Continue readingSafe at Home (Part 4): Behind the Wheel
It’s one of the toughest decisions an elder can make — probably harder than deciding whether or not to get a reverse mortgage, often more challenging than facing a serious health concern. Driving symbolizes maturity, independence, and freedom, and many seniors will not surrender the keys without a fight.
Continue readingNEW Principal Limits Demystified
Last week we saw two watershed events for the federally-insured reverse mortgage program. Revised Principal Limit Factor tables and the inclusion of younger non-borrowing spouses under the age of 62. The pace of changes to the HECM program has been swift with FHA’s new authority to make substantial changes via Mortgagee Letter rather than the lengthly rule-making process.
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Inspiration. It’s the fuel we need to drive through life’s windy, up and down path
Continue readingJune 2014 Top 100 HECM Lenders
Download your June Top 100 Retail HECM Lenders Report Here.
This report was compiled from data courtesy of Reverse Market Insight.
A Year for Change (Part 1): Dare It!
In an earlier post, we spoke about how turning 80 can be more fearsome than skydiving. But there is a cure for the fear of aging: trying something new (and sometimes far-fetched!) often — such as once a day for an entire year.
Continue readingThe Summer of Change
The remaining months of summer are certain to accelerate further changes to the federally insured reverse mortgage program. First is the long anticpated and often delayed Financial Assessment…
Continue readingAre You a Success?
It’s not uncommon for each of us to feel like a failure from time to time. Even more so when we are faced with professional challenges outside our control we can easily begin to misjudge ourselves feeling worn down.
Continue readingAll-Access? Matching Building Design to Elder Needs
When you’re discussing aging in place with your reverse mortgage clients and prospects, seek to discover what areas may need special attention if they’re to remain safely in their long-term home — or, especially, if they’re considering relocating and choosing a HECM for Purchase.
Continue readingInterview with AAG CEO Reza Jahangiri (Part 2)
AAG CEO Reza Jahangiri discusses the future impact of the financial assessment, strategies to succeed in a changing marketplace and more.
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