From the Front Lines: Melinda Hipp

by Shannon Hicks
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| November 16, 2018

Melinda Hipp shares here experiences from the field

Welcome to our first periodic segment where we share what HECM professionals in the field are seeing when it comes to attracting and qualifying potential reverse mortgage borrowers...

Editor in Chief: HECMWorld.com

As a prominent commentator and Editor in Chief at HECMWorld.com, Shannon Hicks has played a pivotal role in reshaping the conversation around reverse mortgages. His unique perspectives and deep understanding of the industry have not only educated countless readers but has also contributed to introducing practical strategies utilizing housing wealth with a reverse mortgage.

Shannon’s journey into the world of reverse mortgages began in 2002 as an originator and his prior work in the financial services industry. Shannon has been covering reverse mortgage news stories since 2008 when he launched the podcast HECMWorld Weekly. Later, in 2010 he began producing the weekly video series The Industry Leader Update and Friday’s Food for Thought.

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3 Comments

Jay Allen Kaplan
November 16, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Very nice conversation and I would trust her with my reverse, but I already have one.
The only problem with appraisals here in CA is the disaster zones, and you know much toooooo much about that.
I completely agree with her about the financial advisors and realtors. My first 20 years of being a mortgage person was ONLY with realtors. I would love the financial people to be more active, but until we stop advertising this as a “poor people’s program” we will have trouble with that side of the world.
I would like to nominate Martin Andelman for an interview. I know no one better at selling reverse. He was the guy who did the “emplodo meter” started at the meltdown is is famous in the banking and lending industries. He is now 100% devoted to reverse. Please read his articles on his revese blog. I will supply more contact information after I get the go-ahead from both of you.
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  November 16, 2018 at 12:59 pm
  Martin is an excellent suggestion. Please email me his contact information to shannon@reversefocus.com. Thank you Jay!
  
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George
November 16, 2018 at 3:29 pm
I really love this concept, Shannon. Many of us work out of our homes or are alone in an office so we tend to be quite isolated from the rest of the reverse world. This is a great way to spread our experiences, although over a beer in a bar is quite nice, too. Interesting to rear from Linda and her area of the country and what works for her.
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