Interview

Reverse Talk: E6: Erik Richard & John Dingeman

Aaron PhelpsMarch 14, 2019April 16, 2019

by Aaron PhelpsMarch 14, 2019April 16, 20190366

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, 20191620

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, 20191449

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, 20190493

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, 20190489

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 602

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

Exclusive Interview with The Mortgage Professor

Shannon HicksOctober 6, 2014November 14, 2014

by Shannon HicksOctober 6, 2014November 14, 20143 434

In part one of our interview The Mortgage Professor discusses the possibility of double-digit mortgage interest rates which have not been seen since the HECM program’s inception. We explore the industry impact, consumer awareness, disclosures and more.

Interview with Rob Awalt of PRC

Shannon HicksJune 25, 2012September 10, 2013

by Shannon HicksJune 25, 2012September 10, 20131455

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.

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Interview

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

Exclusive Interview with The Mortgage Professor

Interview with Rob Awalt of PRC

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