Industry Leader Update

Are the Barriers Too High for Reverse Mortgages?

Shannon HicksAugust 6, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksAugust 6, 2012September 10, 20134 1328

According to a recent article in the American Banker reverse mortgages are becoming increasingly difficult for both the consumer and lenders alike. "It’s a good product made nearly impossible to provide", said...

Less than $30,000?

Shannon HicksJuly 30, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 30, 2012September 10, 20133 1365

If you ever question the future market potential of the reverse mortgage, wonder no longer. A recent New York Times Editorial titled “Our ridiculous approach to retirement” paints a sobering reality. The vast majority of Americans have saved less than...

Looking ahead: Interview with Urban Financial CEO Steve McClellan

Shannon HicksJuly 23, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 23, 2012September 10, 201311415

He comes from both a banking and financial services background. Urban Financial CEO Steve McClellan sat with us at NRMLA's West Coast Meeting and shares his insights on upcoming regulations, market conditions and more.

Moral Hazard?

Shannon HicksJuly 16, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 16, 2012September 10, 20132 1352

Moral Hazard? One definition is the lack of incentive to guard against risk because one is protected from the consequences while the risk rests on another party. Is that what we have with reverse mortgage borrowers who have defaulted? Non-payment of taxes and insurance has been an issue. A look

CFPB to Congress on Reverse Mortgage Industry

Shannon HicksJuly 9, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 9, 2012September 10, 20134 1646

What some feared would be highly critical actually was balanced giving a historical perspective. The CFPB's report to Congress on the Reverse Mortgage Industry. Highly detailed and filled with demographic and market trends, the report...

Interview with Sarah Hulbert of 1st Reverse Mortgage USA: Industry Image and Future

Shannon HicksJuly 2, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJuly 2, 2012September 10, 20132 1287

Exclusive interview with 1st Reverse Mortgage USA's Sarah Hulbert discussing industry image, regulation, industry volume and marketing.

Interview with Rob Awalt of PRC

Shannon HicksJune 25, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 25, 2012September 10, 201311530

Rob Awalt of Premier Reverse Closings (PRC) speaks to adapting to a changing market, the skills required to thrive in more in our exclusive interview recorded at the NRMLA Western Regional Meeting in Irvine California.

Industry Outlook: Interview with Peter Bell

Shannon HicksJune 18, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 18, 2012September 10, 20132 1291

What is going on behind the scenes and what can we expect this year? See our interview with NRMLA President Peter Bell to learn more about regulation, lawmaking effecting reverse mortgages and more.

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Industry Leader Update

Are the Barriers Too High for Reverse Mortgages?

Less than $30,000?

Looking ahead: Interview with Urban Financial CEO Steve McClellan

Moral Hazard?

CFPB to Congress on Reverse Mortgage Industry

Interview with Sarah Hulbert of 1st Reverse Mortgage USA: Industry Image and Future

Interview with Rob Awalt of PRC

Industry Outlook: Interview with Peter Bell

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