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Will possible government shutdown stop RMs? Deadline is near for agreement.

Shannon HicksJuly 15, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 15, 2011September 10, 201301038

[vimeo id=”26480015″ width=”601″ height=”338″] Ugly Politics: If debt limit agreement is not reached FHA could be part of government shutdown Yes. It’s come down to politicians in Washington threatening that seniors social security checks may stop if the debt-limit or ceiling is not raised by congress. Nice. But closer to

Shadow inventory: what it means for you and your borrowers

Shannon HicksJuly 10, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 10, 2011September 10, 20133 1221

[vimeo id=”26137514″ width=”601″ height=”338″] Extended pain? It’s much like tearing a band-aid off a wound. Do it slowly and it hurts much longer. Do it quickly and it hurts bad but the event is over quickly. It appears that banks while foreclosing are holding off on putting them back on

Friday’s Food for Thought: Moving toward action

Shannon HicksJuly 8, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 8, 2011September 10, 20131973

[vimeo id=”26170169″ width=”601″ height=”338″] Getting prospective borrowers to act is about motivating them to move forward when a reverse mortgage is in their best interest. Here are just a few tips to help:

Race for market share

Shannon HicksJune 27, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 27, 2011September 10, 201311221

[vimeo id=”25578954″ width=”601″ height=”338″] It’s nothing to gloat about. Quite frankly it came as a shock when Wells Fargo promptly exited stage right from the reverse mortgage business, especially for their employees. Two major banks departing is not a sign that the proverbial ship is sinking, nor are the remaining

Friday’s Food for Thought: Check Engine Light

Shannon HicksJune 24, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 24, 2011September 10, 201301044

[vimeo id=”25564479″ width=”601″ height=”338″] How the check engine light comes on in the Reverse Mortgage Industry with things like Reverse Mortgage Industry warnings and HUD counseling protocols.

Wells: Historic player exits reverse mortgages

Shannon HicksJune 19, 2011September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 19, 2011September 10, 201301248

Opportunity or omen? Wells Fargo exit from reverse mortgage sends shockwaves across the industry. Just what does it mean and what was Wells historic role in establishing reverse mortgages?

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Shannon HicksJune 2, 2010June 3, 2015

by Shannon HicksJune 2, 2010June 3, 201501213

Don’t Jump the Shark!

Shannon HicksOctober 20, 2009October 20, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 20, 2009October 20, 20200587

Jumping the shark- the ridiculous, the absurd, or perhaps a gimmick in the sad attempt to remain relevant. The phrase was born from the moment Fonzie wearing his signature leather jacket and swim shorts jumped a shark. Critics said it signaled the beginning of the end of Happy Days.

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Will possible government shutdown stop RMs? Deadline is near for agreement.

Shadow inventory: what it means for you and your borrowers

Friday’s Food for Thought: Moving toward action

Race for market share

Friday’s Food for Thought: Check Engine Light

Wells: Historic player exits reverse mortgages

Calc test

Don’t Jump the Shark!

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