Home Point Financial Hires Steven Sless

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Home Point Financial Hires Steven J. Sless as Towson, MD Branch Manager

Ann Arbor, Michigan – February 19, 2016 – Home Point Financial Corporation (“Home Point Financial”) announced Steven J. Sless has joined as Branch Manager of their Towson, Maryland branch to focus on the continued expansion of their reverse mortgage channel. Steven will manage the day-to-day operations, hold local events and connect with potential borrowers by expanding on his innovative seminar series.

“Steven brings both management and tactical experience to help expand our footprint quickly. With his successful track record and community roots, he adds an important piece to our growing program.” said Josh Shein, Senior Director – Reverse Lending.

Previous to his new position at Home Point Financial, Mr. Sless was a managing partner at Bayshore Reverse Mortgage and an originator with Maverick Funding’s Reverse Mortgage Network. He brings a wealth of knowledge and has built a reputation as a skilled communicator through public workshops, industry publications and national media spotlights.

“I’m excited to build on the foundation that has been started by bringing in talented and passionate reverse mortgage professionals who share the same vision as Home Point,” Steven added about his new role.

 

About Home Point Financial Corporation

Home Point Financial is a nationwide mortgage banking business focused on multi-channel residential mortgage origination and servicing. Home Point Financial is a subsidiary of Home Point Capital LP, a financial services holding company founded in 2014 and owned by members of management and by investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC.  For further information about Home Point Financial, please visit our website www.homepointfinancial.com. 

AAG Unveils New Commercial

American Advisors Group’s Newest Television Commercial Features Noted Academics

Orange, Calif. (February 10, 2016) – American Advisors Group (AAG), the leading reverse mortgage lender in the nation, today announced the launch of its new television commercial. The 120-second spot, depicting reverse mortgage as a viable retirement planning tool, is airing now and scheduled to run over the next quarter.

The spot features noted academics David W. Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of finance at Maryville University, and Barbara Howard, MBA, finance; MA, gerontology and adjunct professor at University of Bridgeport. The two professors emphasize the importance of a reverse mortgage loan as a flexible financial solution during a time when traditional sources of retirement income may not provide enough financial stability for today’s retirees.

reverse mortgage newsThe commercial debuts as academics garner mainstream media coverage about a national crisis faced by older Americans—about two-thirds of seniors are not financially prepared for retirement. Financial experts are encouraging homeowners age 62 and older to consider converting their home equity as a means to help fund ongoing expenses, including medical costs and long-term care. The spot also highlights a reverse mortgage standby line of credit available for homeowners to use when they need it most.

“The new AAG commercial sheds light on how reverse mortgage loans are becoming widely accepted by academics and experts as a versatile financial solution to help seniors achieve retirement security,” AAG Chief Creative Officer Teague McGrath explains. He continues, “At AAG our mission is to help educate consumers on the advantages of this powerful tool, and the experts’ confidence in the product provides valuable third-party credibility.”

This is the first new commercial to be produced following the death of AAG national spokesperson Fred Thompson in November of 2015. The ad serves as a starting point for the company’s larger, multi-faceted marketing approach that will feature a complete refresh of AAG’s creative materials later in the year.

The ad will run across cable and national networks, including ABC, NBC and CBS. It can also be viewed here.

About American Advisors Group

 

American Advisors Group (AAG) is the nation’s leader in reverse mortgage lending. We are dedicated to helping American seniors convert a portion of their home equity, a largely untapped asset, to help fund their retirement needs.

AAG holds an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, has a 96 percent customer satisfaction rating and is a proud member of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). To learn more about American Advisors Group and reverse mortgages, please visit the company’s website at www.aag.com, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AAGreverse and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AAGreverse.

Reverse Focus Adds New Team Member with 
Emphasis on Strategic Growth



In their eighth year as the industry’s leading provider of technology, tools and training Reverse Focus, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Elissa Shaner as Account Manager.

Elissa Shaner: Account Manager
Elissa Shaner: Account Manager

Elissa brings over 15 years of technical training experience, a decade of experience implementing software, and an impressive record of successful business development to Reverse Focus. As a technical trainer, she received accolades from Universities around the country and from companies such as Cengage Learning and HSBC. As an Account Executive, at Turning Technologies, she built some the company’s largest accounts, including the University of Washington, Boise State, CSU Chico and Humboldt State University. She is looking forward to bringing her expertise to the Reverse Mortgage industry.

“In her short time here Elissa has greatly improved level of service and implementation of new clients to Reverse Focus and Sales Engine CRM”, said company president Shannon Hicks.

“I was most impressed with her ‘raving fans’ approach to customer service”, said Eric Hiatt, Reverse Focus CEO.

Elissa is solely dedicated to assisting companies and lenders to implement Reverse Focus technologies into their business practices for growth and improved efficiency.

Elisssa can be contacted at elissa@reversefocus.com or at 1-800-805-9328 X2.

 

Mortgage Information Services Joins NRMLA

Mortgage Information Services Joins NRMLA

July 26, 2012
CLEVELAND, OH:

Mortgage Information Services, Inc. (MIS) is proud to announce that it has joined the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) and is attending their Annual Meeting and Expo as a Gold Sponsor, which is being held in San Antonio, Texas October 15th-17th, 2012.
MIS believes that NRMLA is an integral part of the reverse mortgage market and that their guidance is critical to the growth and health of the industry. MIS is honored to be a part of this nationally recognized organization and looks forward to offering its support, not only to NRMLA, but also to the lenders, servicers and borrowers in the reverse mortgage community.

Mortgage Information Services Joins NRMLA

About MIS, Inc.

MIS has been a leading national provider of real estate information to the residential mortgage market since 1990 and offers title insurance, settlement services and valuations to loan originators and servicing companies. From its centralized platform, MIS covers the entire country allowing its clients to work with a single point of contact for each of their orders.

MIS’s commitment to providing superior customer service is unmatched in the industry, ranking MIS high on both regional and national vendor management scorecards.

Security One Lending Expands Wholesale Lending Unit

Mike Mooney joins firm with team of top national account executives

San Diego, Calif., July 10, 2012—Security One Lending announced today that it is expanding its Wholesale Lending Unitwith the addition of new leadership and a production team of top account executives. Mike Mooney, formerly with MetLife’s Reverse Mortgage Wholesale business, has joined Security One as Senior Vice President and will lead the firm’s aggressive plans to grow market share in reverse mortgage wholesale lending by 2013.

In addition to Mooney, Kathy Hood, Derek Marks, Mark O’Neil, and John Burich—all previously reverse mortgage account executives at MetLife—have joined Security One’s production team. Each team member brings a respected book of business that will contribute to the existing Wholesale Lending Unit that Security One has built over the past three years.

“This move reinforces Security One’s commitment to top mortgage brokers around the country,” said Torrey Larsen, president and CEO of Security One. “Our combined team of brokers is best in class, offering not only a full suite of products and productivity tools, but also dedication to a hands-on approach with clients that ensures a high level of service.”

Security One has established an east coast site in Bloomfield, N.J. where the expanded production team will operate. The firm accelerated the approval process for brokers previously approved by MetLife in order to provide liquidity to the industry. In addition, brokerswill have access to expanded productivity tools and competitive price levels.

“The distribution of programs to the marketplace through a network of reputable Wholesale Partners is an important component of Security One’s growth plan,” added Larsen. “At the end of the day, we are here to help better the retirement of a growing number of older Americans. To do that, we need to be the best at what we do. The expansion of our Wholesale Lending Unit has positioned us to achieve these goals.”

This expanded business model also complements the Retail Franchise that has been established through Security One’s Consumer Direct and Distributed Retail business channels.

“Security One has created a great reputation in the wholesale space,” said Mooney. “The firm has been an innovator and quick to adapt to changes in today’s reverse mortgage market. Combined with a senior management team that I highly respect and trust, it was an easy decision to join Security One.”
Security One Lending Expands Wholesale Lending

About Security One

Security One operates coast-to-coast, currently lending in 39 states with license applications pending in four additional states. The firm offers a diversified mix of reverse and forward products through a variety of distribution channels, including retail, consumer direct, and wholesale to support its lending efforts. Security One Lending is a FNMA Approved Seller/Servicer based in San Diego, Calif.

For more information on Security One Lending, visit www.s1l.com.

A humorous video on mortgage regulations: The Lender Blender

News Release:

Mortgage Cadence Brings a Sense of Humor to Mortgage Lending Best Practices
The Lender Blender Offers Some Comedic Relief in the Midst of Constant Regulatory Crackdowns.

Mortgage Cadence, Enterprise Lending SolutionsDecember 13, 2011 – Mortgage Cadence, LLC, a leading provider of Enterprise Lending Solutions (ELS), Default Servicing Technology and Document Services for the financial services industry, is excited to present a series of short films under the guise of “The Lender Blender” to the public. This series of shorts irreverently illustrates the dangers that come with mismanaged processes in the midst of an industry overhaul.

Contrary to the light-hearted nature of these films, Mortgage Cadence is a solution-oriented system that continuously seeks to help lenders increase their return on investment and bottom line while maintaining compliance. The film portrayals of disarray and lack of compliance serve as a magnifying glass on some of the issues facing lenders today. Mortgage Cadence’s technology platform helps lenders minimize risk through the use of advanced technology. The product suite is proven to increase employee productivity through the elimination of paper and the creation of custom data-driven workflows.

Along with a modern sense of humor, the videos strive to highlight the asset Mortgage Cadence can be for companies struggling with their lending processes. “The need for workflow automation to streamline processes and reduce risk is more important now than ever before,” stated John Levonick, chief legal and compliance officer for Mortgage Cadence. “Outdated processes and lack of compliance is unsuitable for a sustainable business where the risk of buybacks has never been greater. Despite the comedic nature of The Lender Blender, I hope it inspires lenders to reevaluate their lending practices to determine how they can increase efficiency while ensuring compliance.”

By offering seamless automated workflow that is not only efficient and dynamic but also comes with a team of dedicated legal resources and subject matter experts, Mortgage Cadence can take your business from merely surviving to thriving. Staying compliant with the most recent regulations can feel like an added pressure, which is precisely why we are dedicated to focusing on the rules so you can focus on growing your business. You can find the video series located at thelenderblender.com or http://www.youtube.com/thelenderblender.

About Mortgage Cadence, LLC
Mortgage Cadence is the leading provider of Enterprise Lending Solutions (“ELS”), which employ an extensive financial services data model wrapped with a native rules engine to deliver data-driven workflow automation tools to mortgage banks, lenders, service providers and servicers. Mortgage Cadence has developed enterprise solutions that integrate all functions and data elements required to optimize, manage and score lending performance. The mortgage industry is always shifting to meet demands and minimize risks. Mortgage Cadence’s flexible solutions continue to evolve to meet those needs. To learn more, please visit http://www.mortgagecadence.com.

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