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8 Tips for 2nd Wave Selling

Shannon HicksNovember 16, 2020November 16, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 16, 2020November 16, 20200357

[3-minute read] The long-predicted second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is now ramping up across the U.S. Even in my small town of 95,000 we had over 300 infections just this last weekend. Understandably, under these circumstances, the proverbial kitchen table is off-limits, but we can set up a virtual

12 Tips to Get the Most Out NRMLA’s Virtual Annual Meeting

Shannon HicksNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 9, 2020November 9, 20200281

[3-minute read] Quite honesty I miss you all. The annual pilgrimage of reverse mortgage professionals to connect, learn, advise, brainstorm, and encourage is the highlight of the year for many. Yet, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are forced to avoid meeting in large numbers (a wise choice). Thankfully, NRMLA

Here’s what truly motivates change

Shannon HicksNovember 2, 2020November 2, 2020

by Shannon HicksNovember 2, 2020November 2, 20200378

[2-minute read] Social philosopher Eric Hoffer wrote, “discontent by itself does not inevitably create a desire for change”. Each and every one of you who has sat face to face with a skeptical homeowner can nod in agreement. There’s much discontent to appeal to for those who’ve found themselves feeling

5 Ways to Prepare Seniors for the ‘2nd Wave’

Shannon HicksOctober 26, 2020October 26, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 26, 2020October 26, 20200388

[3-minute read] A second wave of COVID-19 seems imminent. While mortality rates have dropped dramatically seniors may shelter in place again. How can you prepare yourself and your business? The nation has ‘flattened the curve’ of coronavirus hospitalizations but new cases are on the rise in many states. Yet life

Hey! How are you?!

Shannon HicksOctober 19, 2020October 20, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 19, 2020October 20, 20202 383

[2-minute read] “Hey. Remember that time when we met and talked about a reverse mortgage 3 years ago and you said no? Do you want to talk again?” That approach would be somewhat believable if it were from a Saturday Night Live skit. No reverse mortgage professional with a functioning

The Refi Boom and the Economic Stimulus Sugar Rush

Shannon HicksOctober 12, 2020October 12, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 12, 2020October 12, 20200372

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts and government economic stimulus have given our economy a pure sugar rush. One of the early manifestations of this ‘sugar high’ can be found in the mortgage market’s surge of refinancing activity. Traditional mortgage refinances are 50% higher than a year ago according to

The Foolish Optimist

Shannon HicksOctober 5, 2020October 8, 2020

by Shannon HicksOctober 5, 2020October 8, 20200418

Is optimism overrated? Some say yes. Optimism is good for our mental health and overall outlook but it will do nothing to improve our situation. Optimism without action is empty. Don’t be mistaken, optimism has several advantages, the chief among them being that it opens our minds to see and

5 Reasons to be Excited!

Shannon HicksSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 20202 723

In the early spring, you may have been ‘locked down’ working remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and caught a case of cabin fever in the process. Perhaps you over-indulged in binge-watching Netflix to pass the time you would have typically spent going out to social functions. Regardless of

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Reverse Mortgage News Blog Entries

8 Tips for 2nd Wave Selling

12 Tips to Get the Most Out NRMLA’s Virtual Annual Meeting

Here’s what truly motivates change

5 Ways to Prepare Seniors for the ‘2nd Wave’

Hey! How are you?!

The Refi Boom and the Economic Stimulus Sugar Rush

The Foolish Optimist

5 Reasons to be Excited!

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