Interview

Reverse Talk: Chris Kargacos

Shannon HicksSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 2019

by Shannon HicksSeptember 11, 2019September 11, 20192 679

Chris Kargacos is the Executive Vice President of National Sales for Retirement Funding Solutions. Having began as a loan officer in the field he is passionate about equipping and training his sales team to reach their full potential as HECM originators…

An interview with Don Graves

Shannon HicksJune 24, 2019June 22, 2019

by Shannon HicksJune 24, 2019June 22, 20195 892

Exclusive Interview with Don Graves (part one) Don Graves has not only built a successful reverse mortgage business in Philadelphia, but he is also perhaps one of the most encouraging and inspiring individuals I have had the pleasure to call a friend in our industry. We will be discussing

Reverse Talk: E6: Erik Richard & John Dingeman

Aaron PhelpsMarch 14, 2019April 16, 2019

by Aaron PhelpsMarch 14, 2019April 16, 20190523

We sat down with two of our industry’s best-known appraisal experts Erik Richard & John Dingeman of Class Valuation (formerly associated with LandMark Network) exploring the role of an AMC, how the Collateral Risk Assessment is impacting HECMs, and insight into the appraisal process and mindset.

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 5: CHRIS BRUSER

Aaron PhelpsMarch 7, 2019March 8, 2019

by Aaron PhelpsMarch 7, 2019March 8, 20191836

Chris Bruser is one of the nation’s top-producing HECM originators and exemplifies the qualities of passion, optimism, and resilience. We sat down with him to learn how he persists and succeeds in the midst of a challenging marketplace.

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 4: JESSICA GUERIN

Aaron PhelpsFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 2019

by Aaron PhelpsFebruary 27, 2019February 27, 20191799

Meet the woman behind The Reverse Review – a well known news source in our industry. We had a chance to sit down with the publication’s Editor in Chief Jessica Guerin discussing their move to Housing Wire, the process of writing a column, and the importance of digital publishing.

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 3: JOHN NIXON

Aaron PhelpsFebruary 21, 2019February 21, 2019

by Aaron PhelpsFebruary 21, 2019February 21, 20190677

John Nixon is a true pioneer in reverse mortgage lending and is considered one of the founding fathers of our industry. In the early 2000’s he helped build Seattle Mortgage into the nation’s second largest HECM lender. In this exclusive interview John shares some of the pivotal moments in his

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 2: STEVE IRWIN

Aaron PhelpsFebruary 6, 2019February 20, 2019

by Aaron PhelpsFebruary 6, 2019February 20, 20190616

This week features our exclusive interview with the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association’s Executive Vice President Steve Irwin. Steve shares his insights in working with Congress, how NRMLA has dealt with negative and inaccurate media stories, and a peek of what goes on behind the scenes in our industry’s trade

Structuring a HECM Loan

Shannon HicksJuly 20, 2018August 30, 2018

by Shannon HicksJuly 20, 2018August 30, 20184 820

Often overlooked loan structuring is key for HECM borrowers The following commentary does not represent the official position of Reverse Focus, Inc. It seems much of our industry’s news cycle, including here, is focused on recent or even anticipated changes to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. However there has been

Why is the HECM a niche product?

Researchers present HECM fixes last week

Reforms may hinge on Actuarial Report

Politics, Gridlock & CFPB Enforcement

Interview

Reverse Talk: Chris Kargacos

An interview with Don Graves

Reverse Talk: E6: Erik Richard & John Dingeman

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 5: CHRIS BRUSER

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 4: JESSICA GUERIN

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 3: JOHN NIXON

REVERSE TALK: EPISODE 2: STEVE IRWIN

Structuring a HECM Loan

Connect With Us

SUBSCRIBE