ReverseTalk: E9: Mike Crossett
We had a chance to catch up with Mike as he discusses partnering with banks, marketing, and building a successful HECM business.
Videos
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Truth in Numbers
An honest assessment of HECM loan volumes & consumer demand [Download transcript] Just where does the reverse mortgage industry stand today? Are we on the road to explosive growth, a mild recovery, or are lower loan volumes for the remainder of the year? Somewhere between extreme exuberance and pessimism
Allergies
Allergies: they’re more than physical After walking out to my car the find a fresh yellow blanket of pollen, and sneezing so loudly I wondered if nearby drivers could hear me, allergies came to mind. Top of mind. Allergies are our body’s immune system reacting abnormally to a foreign
Old Habits Won’t Open New Doors
Top producers have broken free from the old way of doing business [Download transcript] Habits are there for a reason. They bring us comfort with their predictability and yet are often the root of our frustration. Ironic? Not so much. Chalk it up to human nature, and in many
They’re checking you out
Potential borrowers are looking you up. Are you ready? [Watch last week’s episode] Let’s talk about social media and blogs. Smart Insights, an online publisher and learning platform that helps maximize their online marketing, shows us the importance of having a consistent social media presence. They found that 82%
Examining the HECM’s Viablity
Truth be told, the HECM is not the only loan that is dependent on the government [Download transcript] The United States is in the mortgage business and in a big way. I have had to repeatedly remind myself that Uncle Sam’s reach in mortgage lending goes far beyond Home
If it was your first day as a HECM originator
If you were to start again as a reverse mortgage originator If I were to go back to originating reverse mortgages today I can tell you exactly what I’d do. First I would get myself a professional website- after all- who wants to do business with someone who cannot
ReverseTalk: E8: Lorraine Geraci
Lorraine Geraci embodies the dynamic traits of a passion for training and extensive knowledge of the inner workings of the reverse mortgage. Here are the highlights of our one-on-one sit down with Lorraine…
