The RMD Podcast https://www.housingwire.com/shows/the-rmd-podcast/ en © 2024 HW Media The RMD podcast features reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry. Hosted by reporter Chris Clow and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/42f9f2e6-45d2-11ee-a69d-1b4702fd860f/image/e70382d1824eed07bf51f8b9742413cd1ad490e9f893e8ff33e49d552d3c73ea.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The RMD Podcast https://www.housingwire.com/shows/the-rmd-podcast/ no episodic Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD podcast features reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry. Hosted by reporter Chris Clow and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. The RMD podcast features reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry. Hosted by reporter Chris Clow and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio.

]]> Reverse Mortgage Daily podcasts@hwmedia.com RMD Podcast #50: Reactions to NRMLA Annual from government leaders, industry professionals https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this special fiftieth episode of RMD, we feature interviews with several attendees of the NRMLA Annual Meeting and Expo recorded on-site during the event. Listen to perspectives on the conference and the state of the industry from people including FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon, Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo and HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling David Berenbaum, as well as reverse mortgage originators and brokers sharing their thoughts on the programming content and networking opportunities! Related to this episode: Reverse mortgage professionals report more engagement after national conference Ginnie Mae President talks reverse mortgage environment, federal challenges in RMD exclusive HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000 full Reverse Mortgage Daily In this special fiftieth episode of RMD, we feature interviews with several attendees of the NRMLA Annual Meeting and Expo recorded on-site during the event. Listen to perspectives on the conference and the state of the industry from people including FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon, Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo and HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling David Berenbaum, as well as reverse mortgage originators and brokers sharing their thoughts on the programming content and networking opportunities! Related to this episode: Reverse mortgage professionals report more engagement after national conference Ginnie Mae President talks reverse mortgage environment, federal challenges in RMD exclusive HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this special fiftieth episode of RMD, we feature interviews with several attendees of the NRMLA Annual Meeting and Expo recorded on-site during the event. Listen to perspectives on the conference and the state of the industry from people including FHA Commissioner Julia Gordon, Ginnie Mae President Alanna McCargo and HUD Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing Counseling David Berenbaum, as well as reverse mortgage originators and brokers sharing their thoughts on the programming content and networking opportunities!

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]]> 1356 RMD Podcast #49: Garrett Duffy, reverse mortgage originator at Norcom Mortgage https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ This month, the RMD Podcast welcomes Garrett Duffy, a loan originator at Norcom Mortgage who found himself taking an unusual path into the reverse mortgage industry from an initial career in music. After charting his path, Duffy explores his perspective as a new reverse mortgage professional, sharing what he likes most about the business and what he's found to be best practices for engaging referral partners. The discussion also features reactions to NRMLA's Annual Meeting and Expo last month that took place in Nashville. Related to this episode: Connect with Garrett on LinkedIn Norcom Mortgage HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full Reverse Mortgage Daily This month, the RMD Podcast welcomes Garrett Duffy, a loan originator at Norcom Mortgage who found himself taking an unusual path into the reverse mortgage industry from an initial career in music. After charting his path, Duffy explores his perspective as a new reverse mortgage professional, sharing what he likes most about the business and what he's found to be best practices for engaging referral partners. The discussion also features reactions to NRMLA's Annual Meeting and Expo last month that took place in Nashville. Related to this episode: Connect with Garrett on LinkedIn Norcom Mortgage HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. This month, the RMD Podcast welcomes Garrett Duffy, a loan originator at Norcom Mortgage who found himself taking an unusual path into the reverse mortgage industry from an initial career in music.

After charting his path, Duffy explores his perspective as a new reverse mortgage professional, sharing what he likes most about the business and what he's found to be best practices for engaging referral partners. The discussion also features reactions to NRMLA's Annual Meeting and Expo last month that took place in Nashville.

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]]> 1533 RMD Podcast #48: Eddie Herda, VP, creative director and brand strategy at loanDepot https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ This month, the RMD Podcast welcomes Eddie Herda, newly-appointed VP, creative director and brand strategy at loanDepot. Herda and EMD Editor Chris Clow discuss the realities of reverse mortgage marketing and the work he has done to bring the product and industry more attention from consumers and financial professionals. Listen in about Herda's work creating high-profile reverse mortgage advertising at major lenders, the challenges of circulating accurate reverse mortgage information when there are a lot of misconceptions and the value he personally finds in the product. Related to this episode: Connect with Eddie on LinkedIn loanDepot HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full Reverse Mortgage Daily This month, the RMD Podcast welcomes Eddie Herda, newly-appointed VP, creative director and brand strategy at loanDepot. Herda and EMD Editor Chris Clow discuss the realities of reverse mortgage marketing and the work he has done to bring the product and industry more attention from consumers and financial professionals. Listen in about Herda's work creating high-profile reverse mortgage advertising at major lenders, the challenges of circulating accurate reverse mortgage information when there are a lot of misconceptions and the value he personally finds in the product. Related to this episode: Connect with Eddie on LinkedIn loanDepot HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. This month, the RMD Podcast welcomes Eddie Herda, newly-appointed VP, creative director and brand strategy at loanDepot. Herda and EMD Editor Chris Clow discuss the realities of reverse mortgage marketing and the work he has done to bring the product and industry more attention from consumers and financial professionals.

Listen in about Herda's work creating high-profile reverse mortgage advertising at major lenders, the challenges of circulating accurate reverse mortgage information when there are a lot of misconceptions and the value he personally finds in the product.

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The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 2104 RMD Podcast #47: Alec Hanson, chief marketing officer at loanDepot https://reversemortgagedaily.com/category/rmd-podcast/ With the lender aiming to make a bigger splash in reverse, this month's RMD Podcast guest is loanDepot's Chief Marketing Officer Alec Hanson! Over the course of a wide-ranging discussion, Hanson and host Chris Clow discuss the realities of marketing the reverse mortgage product, the most effective methods for doing so, and what makes the reverse mortgage category an attractive one for the company into 2024 and beyond. Related to this episode: Connect with Alec on LinkedIn loanDepot HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:09:00 -0000 full Reverse Mortgage Daily With the lender aiming to make a bigger splash in reverse, this month's RMD Podcast guest is loanDepot's Chief Marketing Officer Alec Hanson! Over the course of a wide-ranging discussion, Hanson and host Chris Clow discuss the realities of marketing the reverse mortgage product, the most effective methods for doing so, and what makes the reverse mortgage category an attractive one for the company into 2024 and beyond. Related to this episode: Connect with Alec on LinkedIn loanDepot HousingWire on Youtube Enjoy the episode! HousingWire Annual is where the community from across the housing ecosystem comes together to share strategies, drive business, discover new technologies, discuss best practices, and meet industry leaders. Our agenda is power packed with content to propel your company to the next level and connect you with the industry playmakers. Click here to learn more! The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. With the lender aiming to make a bigger splash in reverse, this month's RMD Podcast guest is loanDepot's Chief Marketing Officer Alec Hanson!

Over the course of a wide-ranging discussion, Hanson and host Chris Clow discuss the realities of marketing the reverse mortgage product, the most effective methods for doing so, and what makes the reverse mortgage category an attractive one for the company into 2024 and beyond.

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]]> 1707 no RMD Podcast #46: Lorraine Geraci, professional coach and reverse mortgage industry veteran https://reversemortgagedaily.com/ Reverse mortgage education continues to be a major industry priority, but why hasn’t the needle moved more over the past few years? This is one question that is raised on the latest episode featuring Lorraine Geraci, a professional coach and longtime reverse mortgage industry trainer and educator. In the discussion featured on this edition of The RMD Podcast, she describes how she got into the reverse mortgage business, current educational hurdles and the recent consolidation of the industry.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #46: Lorraine Geraci, professional coach and reverse mortgage industry veteran full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily Reverse mortgage education continues to be a major industry priority, but why hasn’t the needle moved more over the past few years? This is one question that is raised on the latest episode featuring Lorraine Geraci, a professional coach and longtime reverse mortgage industry trainer and educator. In the discussion featured on this edition of The RMD Podcast, she describes how she got into the reverse mortgage business, current educational hurdles and the recent consolidation of the industry.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Reverse mortgage education continues to be a major industry priority, but why hasn’t the needle moved more over the past few years? This is one question that is raised on the latest episode featuring Lorraine Geraci, a professional coach and longtime reverse mortgage industry trainer and educator. 

In the discussion featured on this edition of The RMD Podcast, she describes how she got into the reverse mortgage business, current educational hurdles and the recent consolidation of the industry.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 2222 no RMD Podcast #45: Kristin Broadley, chief innovation officer at QC Ally https://reversemortgagedaily.com/category/rmd-podcast/ The reverse mortgage industry has to deal with several similar business realities as the forward side — including quality control and risk management — but also comes with its own unique realities. These are some of the observations of Kristin Broadley, who recently attended a reverse mortgage industry conference on behalf of her company QC Ally. Having spent 20 years at forward leader Rocket Mortgage, we speak to Kristin about the similarities and differences in risk assessment for forward and reverse mortgages, as well as some of the ways the industry could find a new path forward in the mortgage ecosystem.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #45: Kristin Broadley, chief innovation officer at QC Ally full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily The reverse mortgage industry has to deal with several similar business realities as the forward side — including quality control and risk management — but also comes with its own unique realities. These are some of the observations of Kristin Broadley, who recently attended a reverse mortgage industry conference on behalf of her company QC Ally. Having spent 20 years at forward leader Rocket Mortgage, we speak to Kristin about the similarities and differences in risk assessment for forward and reverse mortgages, as well as some of the ways the industry could find a new path forward in the mortgage ecosystem.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. The reverse mortgage industry has to deal with several similar business realities as the forward side — including quality control and risk management — but also comes with its own unique realities. These are some of the observations of Kristin Broadley, who recently attended a reverse mortgage industry conference on behalf of her company QC Ally.

Having spent 20 years at forward leader Rocket Mortgage, we speak to Kristin about the similarities and differences in risk assessment for forward and reverse mortgages, as well as some of the ways the industry could find a new path forward in the mortgage ecosystem.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1686 no RMD Podcast #44: Tom Evans, EVP of reverse marketing & technology at Fairway Independent Mortgage https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ How far behind is the reverse mortgage industry when it comes to incorporating new technological processes into the space? To find out, this episode of The RMD Podcast sits down with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.'s VP of Reverse Marketing and Technology Tom Evans! A longtime industry veteran, Evans has been working diligently to identify ways that the industry and his company can improve the incorporation of technology into the reverse space, but it could also be a daunting challenge. Listen as we explore all the dynamics this issue brings to the table in an engaging discussion.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.  Wed, 31 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #44: Tom Evans, EVP of reverse marketing & technology at Fairway Independent Mortgage full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily How far behind is the reverse mortgage industry when it comes to incorporating new technological processes into the space? To find out, this episode of The RMD Podcast sits down with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.'s VP of Reverse Marketing and Technology Tom Evans! A longtime industry veteran, Evans has been working diligently to identify ways that the industry and his company can improve the incorporation of technology into the reverse space, but it could also be a daunting challenge. Listen as we explore all the dynamics this issue brings to the table in an engaging discussion.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.  How far behind is the reverse mortgage industry when it comes to incorporating new technological processes into the space? To find out, this episode of The RMD Podcast sits down with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.'s VP of Reverse Marketing and Technology Tom Evans!

A longtime industry veteran, Evans has been working diligently to identify ways that the industry and his company can improve the incorporation of technology into the reverse space, but it could also be a daunting challenge. Listen as we explore all the dynamics this issue brings to the table in an engaging discussion.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. 

]]> 2342 no RMD Podcast #43: Jason Parker, CFP® on the convergence of financial planning and reverse mortgages https://reversemortgagedaily.com/category/rmd-podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow is joined by Jason Parker, a Certified Financial Planner and reverse mortgage loan originator, to discuss his path from planner to reverse mortgage professional and how his previous experience informs working with senior clients seeking to convert their home's equity. We also discuss the hurdles facing greater collaborations between planners and originators, how we grow the business beyond the current operating environment, and more!Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #43: Jason Parker, CFP® on the convergence of financial planning and reverse mortgages full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow is joined by Jason Parker, a Certified Financial Planner and reverse mortgage loan originator, to discuss his path from planner to reverse mortgage professional and how his previous experience informs working with senior clients seeking to convert their home's equity. We also discuss the hurdles facing greater collaborations between planners and originators, how we grow the business beyond the current operating environment, and more!Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow is joined by Jason Parker, a Certified Financial Planner and reverse mortgage loan originator, to discuss his path from planner to reverse mortgage professional and how his previous experience informs working with senior clients seeking to convert their home's equity. We also discuss the hurdles facing greater collaborations between planners and originators, how we grow the business beyond the current operating environment, and more!

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]]> 2272 no RMD Podcast #42: loanDepot’s Lisa Moriello on her career path and growing reverse mortgages in a tough market https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes loanDepot's National Retail Reverse Sales Manager Lisa Moriello to discuss how she found and learned to love the reverse mortgage industry, what originators should most keep in mind about growing the business during a tough time and perspectives she has on growth that aren't always embraced by her industry colleagues!Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #42: loanDepot’s Lisa Moriello on her career path and growing reverse mortgages in a tough market full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes loanDepot's National Retail Reverse Sales Manager Lisa Moriello to discuss how she found and learned to love the reverse mortgage industry, what originators should most keep in mind about growing the business during a tough time and perspectives she has on growth that aren't always embraced by her industry colleagues!Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes loanDepot's National Retail Reverse Sales Manager Lisa Moriello to discuss how she found and learned to love the reverse mortgage industry, what originators should most keep in mind about growing the business during a tough time and perspectives she has on growth that aren't always embraced by her industry colleagues!

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The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1699 no RMD Podcast #41: Ennkar’s Omar Ennabe on finding the new normal for reverse mortgages https://reversemortgagedaily.com/category/rmd-podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Ennkar’s Co-Founder and Branch Manager Omar Ennabe to discuss how his lending business is adjusting to the very active and turbulent lending environment we’ve seen so far in 2023. From a major shakeup at the industry’s leading lenders to the rate environment and ongoing need for education, Omar leaves no stone unturned!Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #41: Ennkar’s Omar Ennabe on finding the new normal for reverse mortgages full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Ennkar’s Co-Founder and Branch Manager Omar Ennabe to discuss how his lending business is adjusting to the very active and turbulent lending environment we’ve seen so far in 2023. From a major shakeup at the industry’s leading lenders to the rate environment and ongoing need for education, Omar leaves no stone unturned!Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Ennkar’s Co-Founder and Branch Manager Omar Ennabe to discuss how his lending business is adjusting to the very active and turbulent lending environment we’ve seen so far in 2023. From a major shakeup at the industry’s leading lenders to the rate environment and ongoing need for education, Omar leaves no stone unturned!

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]]> 1919 no RMD Podcast #40: Industry trainer Craig Barnes on selling reverse mortgages in a challenged market https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow is joined by reverse mortgage industry educator and trainer Craig Barnes to talk about the realities of selling reverse mortgages in 2023. An industry veteran formerly from RMF, Barnes discusses how the reverse mortgage product can be positioned for senior clients, as well as an assessment of how well the industry has been doing in connecting with senior borrowers.Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #40: Industry trainer Craig Barnes on selling reverse mortgages in a challenged market full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow is joined by reverse mortgage industry educator and trainer Craig Barnes to talk about the realities of selling reverse mortgages in 2023. An industry veteran formerly from RMF, Barnes discusses how the reverse mortgage product can be positioned for senior clients, as well as an assessment of how well the industry has been doing in connecting with senior borrowers.Enjoy the episode!Be sure to check out our Youtube channel here for special behind-the-scenes content and video versions of HW Media podcasts!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow is joined by reverse mortgage industry educator and trainer Craig Barnes to talk about the realities of selling reverse mortgages in 2023. An industry veteran formerly from RMF, Barnes discusses how the reverse mortgage product can be positioned for senior clients, as well as an assessment of how well the industry has been doing in connecting with senior borrowers.

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The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1638 no RMD Podcast #39: Industry educator Dan Hultquist on new edition of 'Understanding Reverse,’ looking back at 2022 https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes industry educator Dan Hultquist to discuss the latest edition of his reverse mortgage informational guide Understanding Reverse, as well as the rollercoaster of a year that the industry has been through in 2022. We also discuss how consolidation and a new lending limit could impact the business in 2023, and how professionals should be preparing for the year ahead.Enjoy the episode!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000 RMD Podcast #39: Industry educator Dan Hultquist on new edition of 'Understanding Reverse,’ looking back at 2022 full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes industry educator Dan Hultquist to discuss the latest edition of his reverse mortgage informational guide Understanding Reverse, as well as the rollercoaster of a year that the industry has been through in 2022. We also discuss how consolidation and a new lending limit could impact the business in 2023, and how professionals should be preparing for the year ahead.Enjoy the episode!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes industry educator Dan Hultquist to discuss the latest edition of his reverse mortgage informational guide Understanding Reverse, as well as the rollercoaster of a year that the industry has been through in 2022. We also discuss how consolidation and a new lending limit could impact the business in 2023, and how professionals should be preparing for the year ahead.

Enjoy the episode!

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1579 no The RMD Podcast #38: Celink's Gail Balettie on the importance of reverse mortgage servicing https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Celink’s SVP of Client Satisfaction Gail Balettie to talk about the importance of reverse mortgage servicing, what loan originators and other industry stakeholders need to know about it, and how she found herself in a reverse mortgage career.Enjoy the episode!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000 The RMD Podcast #38: Celink's Gail Balettie on the importance of reverse mortgage servicing full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Celink’s SVP of Client Satisfaction Gail Balettie to talk about the importance of reverse mortgage servicing, what loan originators and other industry stakeholders need to know about it, and how she found herself in a reverse mortgage career.Enjoy the episode!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Celink’s SVP of Client Satisfaction Gail Balettie to talk about the importance of reverse mortgage servicing, what loan originators and other industry stakeholders need to know about it, and how she found herself in a reverse mortgage career.

Enjoy the episode!

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1866 no The RMD Podcast #37: Longbridge's Melissa Macerato on Reverse Mortgage Business, 2023 Prospects https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Longbridge Financial’s Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Melissa Macerato to discuss her journey into the reverse mortgage business, the current business challenges and realities impacting the mortgage industry at-large, and what it takes to succeed on the reverse mortgage landscape for the long-term.This episode is sponsored by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), which is holding its Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, Ga. on November 1-3, 2022. Find more details at the event’s website.Enjoy the episode!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The RMD Podcast #37: Longbridge's Melissa Macerato on Reverse Mortgage Business, 2023 Prospects full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Longbridge Financial’s Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Melissa Macerato to discuss her journey into the reverse mortgage business, the current business challenges and realities impacting the mortgage industry at-large, and what it takes to succeed on the reverse mortgage landscape for the long-term.This episode is sponsored by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), which is holding its Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, Ga. on November 1-3, 2022. Find more details at the event’s website.Enjoy the episode!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes Longbridge Financial’s Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Melissa Macerato to discuss her journey into the reverse mortgage business, the current business challenges and realities impacting the mortgage industry at-large, and what it takes to succeed on the reverse mortgage landscape for the long-term.

This episode is sponsored by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), which is holding its Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta, Ga. on November 1-3, 2022. Find more details at the event’s website.

Enjoy the episode!

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1773 no The RMD Podcast #36: Industry Veteran John Luddy on 2022's Business Challenges and Opportunities https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes back Norcom Mortgage’s SVP of Reverse Lending John Luddy. In this discussion, Luddy describes how the current climate of reverse mortgage industry challenges — with the inflation challenges of today arriving on the heels of the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic — have helped to exemplify why the reverse mortgage product and industry exists in the first place, he says. The conversation also details the role of referral partnerships in the current climate, and perspective on why private label reverse mortgage products appear to be picking up steam across the business.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.In this episode, we welcome back Norcom Mortgage’s SVP of Reverse Lending John Luddy to talk about how the current industry challenges have helped to exemplify why the reverse mortgage product and industry exists in the first place. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The RMD Podcast #36: Industry Veteran John Luddy on 2022's Business Challenges and Opportunities full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes back Norcom Mortgage’s SVP of Reverse Lending John Luddy. In this discussion, Luddy describes how the current climate of reverse mortgage industry challenges — with the inflation challenges of today arriving on the heels of the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic — have helped to exemplify why the reverse mortgage product and industry exists in the first place, he says. The conversation also details the role of referral partnerships in the current climate, and perspective on why private label reverse mortgage products appear to be picking up steam across the business.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.In this episode, we welcome back Norcom Mortgage’s SVP of Reverse Lending John Luddy to talk about how the current industry challenges have helped to exemplify why the reverse mortgage product and industry exists in the first place. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow welcomes back Norcom Mortgage’s SVP of Reverse Lending John Luddy.

In this discussion, Luddy describes how the current climate of reverse mortgage industry challenges — with the inflation challenges of today arriving on the heels of the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic — have helped to exemplify why the reverse mortgage product and industry exists in the first place, he says. The conversation also details the role of referral partnerships in the current climate, and perspective on why private label reverse mortgage products appear to be picking up steam across the business.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

In this episode, we welcome back Norcom Mortgage’s SVP of Reverse Lending John Luddy to talk about how the current industry challenges have helped to exemplify why the reverse mortgage product and industry exists in the first place.

]]> 1689 no The RMD Podcast #35: Marketing Reverse Mortgages Through TV and Books with Jarred Talmadge of Simple Reverse Lending https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Simple Reverse Lending’s Western Sales Manager Jarred Talmadge. Jarred discusses some of the marketing angles he has explored as a reverse mortgage professional, with his time as an originator helping to inform his approaches to promotion through local media appearances, and how the COVID-19 pandemic turned him into a now two-time reverse mortgage author.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The RMD Podcast #35: Marketing Reverse Mortgages Through TV and Books with Jarred Talmadge of Simple Reverse Lending full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Simple Reverse Lending’s Western Sales Manager Jarred Talmadge. Jarred discusses some of the marketing angles he has explored as a reverse mortgage professional, with his time as an originator helping to inform his approaches to promotion through local media appearances, and how the COVID-19 pandemic turned him into a now two-time reverse mortgage author.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Simple Reverse Lending’s Western Sales Manager Jarred Talmadge. Jarred discusses some of the marketing angles he has explored as a reverse mortgage professional, with his time as an originator helping to inform his approaches to promotion through local media appearances, and how the COVID-19 pandemic turned him into a now two-time reverse mortgage author.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.


]]> 2064 no The RMD Podcast #34: Angel Booth of Premier Reverse Closings https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Premier Reverse Closings (PRC) Senior Sales Executive Angel Booth. Angel talks about her atypical path into the reverse mortgage industry, what helps to keep her and other professionals engaged in this line of work for the long haul, and what the closing side is seeing in terms of opportunities and challenges in today’s reverse mortgage marketplace.Enjoy the episode!Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The RMD Podcast #34: Angel Booth of Premier Reverse Closings full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Premier Reverse Closings (PRC) Senior Sales Executive Angel Booth. Angel talks about her atypical path into the reverse mortgage industry, what helps to keep her and other professionals engaged in this line of work for the long haul, and what the closing side is seeing in terms of opportunities and challenges in today’s reverse mortgage marketplace.Enjoy the episode!Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Premier Reverse Closings (PRC) Senior Sales Executive Angel Booth. Angel talks about her atypical path into the reverse mortgage industry, what helps to keep her and other professionals engaged in this line of work for the long haul, and what the closing side is seeing in terms of opportunities and challenges in today’s reverse mortgage marketplace.

Enjoy the episode!

Join us for HousingWire Annual October 3rd - 5th, 2022 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona. Register here!

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1699 no The RMD Podcast #33: Wendy Peel of BlackFin Group https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with reverse mortgage industry veteran and marketing expert Wendy Peel of BlackFin Group to discuss the current dynamics at play in the broader business, the need for expanded product education efforts and how she found a place for herself in the reverse mortgage profession. Beginning in marketing, Peel now serves as an industry advocate and leader of a reverse mortgage consulting practice.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000 The RMD Podcast #33: Wendy Peel of BlackFin Group full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with reverse mortgage industry veteran and marketing expert Wendy Peel of BlackFin Group to discuss the current dynamics at play in the broader business, the need for expanded product education efforts and how she found a place for herself in the reverse mortgage profession. Beginning in marketing, Peel now serves as an industry advocate and leader of a reverse mortgage consulting practice.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with reverse mortgage industry veteran and marketing expert Wendy Peel of BlackFin Group to discuss the current dynamics at play in the broader business, the need for expanded product education efforts and how she found a place for herself in the reverse mortgage profession. Beginning in marketing, Peel now serves as an industry advocate and leader of a reverse mortgage consulting practice.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 2223 no RMD #32: Open Mortgage's New Reverse Co-Leaders https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with the newly-appointed reverse mortgage division leaders at Open Mortgage — Patty Wills and Charith Rodrigo — to discuss how they plan on taking advantage of the new dedication the company has for the reverse mortgage product, and what their plans are to realize those new reverse mortgage ambitions.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:00 -0000 RMD #32: Open Mortgage's New Reverse Co-Leaders full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with the newly-appointed reverse mortgage division leaders at Open Mortgage — Patty Wills and Charith Rodrigo — to discuss how they plan on taking advantage of the new dedication the company has for the reverse mortgage product, and what their plans are to realize those new reverse mortgage ambitions.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with the newly-appointed reverse mortgage division leaders at Open Mortgage — Patty Wills and Charith Rodrigo — to discuss how they plan on taking advantage of the new dedication the company has for the reverse mortgage product, and what their plans are to realize those new reverse mortgage ambitions.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch

]]> 1389 no RMD #31: Laurie MacNaughton, Atlantic Coast Mortgage https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with reverse mortgage professional Laurie MacNaughton to discuss all of the ways the reverse mortgage industry has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. By combing over her business records from the last couple of years, MacNaughton shares insights, anecdotes and potentially useful tips for her peers to track all of the ways both the industry and the senior population in the U.S. have evolved since early 2020.This episode is sponsored by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), which is holding its Western Regional Meeting in Irvine, Calif. On May 23-24. Find more details at the event’s website.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000 RMD #31: Laurie MacNaughton, Atlantic Coast Mortgage full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with reverse mortgage professional Laurie MacNaughton to discuss all of the ways the reverse mortgage industry has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. By combing over her business records from the last couple of years, MacNaughton shares insights, anecdotes and potentially useful tips for her peers to track all of the ways both the industry and the senior population in the U.S. have evolved since early 2020.This episode is sponsored by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), which is holding its Western Regional Meeting in Irvine, Calif. On May 23-24. Find more details at the event’s website.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with reverse mortgage professional Laurie MacNaughton to discuss all of the ways the reverse mortgage industry has changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. By combing over her business records from the last couple of years, MacNaughton shares insights, anecdotes and potentially useful tips for her peers to track all of the ways both the industry and the senior population in the U.S. have evolved since early 2020.

This episode is sponsored by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA), which is holding its Western Regional Meeting in Irvine, Calif. On May 23-24.

Find more details at the event’s website.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 2318 no RMD #30: NCLC Attorney Sarah Bolling Mancini https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Editor Chris Clow sits down with Sarah Bolling Mancini, staff attorney for the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) to talk about her work on behalf of reverse mortgage borrowers.Mancini is a reverse mortgage subject matter expert who has even been called to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on the topic of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, and has worked on consumers’ behalf to navigate issues that could arise from their loans. She has had particular emphasis on issues related to reverse mortgage servicing, non-borrowing spouse issues and broader foreclosures.In this discussion, we touch on topics including how she became interested in reverse mortgages as a subject, what she thinks the reverse mortgage product can provide for seniors, the NCLC’s efforts in working with the reverse mortgage industry, the posture of the federal government in the realm of borrower assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0000 RMD #30: NCLC Attorney Sarah Bolling Mancini full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Editor Chris Clow sits down with Sarah Bolling Mancini, staff attorney for the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) to talk about her work on behalf of reverse mortgage borrowers.Mancini is a reverse mortgage subject matter expert who has even been called to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on the topic of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, and has worked on consumers’ behalf to navigate issues that could arise from their loans. She has had particular emphasis on issues related to reverse mortgage servicing, non-borrowing spouse issues and broader foreclosures.In this discussion, we touch on topics including how she became interested in reverse mortgages as a subject, what she thinks the reverse mortgage product can provide for seniors, the NCLC’s efforts in working with the reverse mortgage industry, the posture of the federal government in the realm of borrower assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Editor Chris Clow sits down with Sarah Bolling Mancini, staff attorney for the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) to talk about her work on behalf of reverse mortgage borrowers.

Mancini is a reverse mortgage subject matter expert who has even been called to testify before a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee on the topic of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, and has worked on consumers’ behalf to navigate issues that could arise from their loans. She has had particular emphasis on issues related to reverse mortgage servicing, non-borrowing spouse issues and broader foreclosures.

In this discussion, we touch on topics including how she became interested in reverse mortgages as a subject, what she thinks the reverse mortgage product can provide for seniors, the NCLC’s efforts in working with the reverse mortgage industry, the posture of the federal government in the realm of borrower assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more!

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1739 no RMD #29: Dr. Wade Pfau on his Latest Reverse Mortgage Book https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and founder of RetirementResearcher.com, to discuss the new edition of his book on the topic of reverse mortgages. Now in its third edition, the book “Reverse Mortgages: How to Use Reverse Mortgages to Secure Your Retirement” makes a series of changes to reflect the current product landscape and how a reverse mortgage can be of assistance to someone’s retirement.We discuss how the original edition of the book came together, changes in the industry reflected in the new edition, and thoughts on current industry trends including the 2021 refinance boom and the expansion of the proprietary product landscape.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0000 RMD #29: Dr. Wade Pfau on his Latest Reverse Mortgage Book full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and founder of RetirementResearcher.com, to discuss the new edition of his book on the topic of reverse mortgages. Now in its third edition, the book “Reverse Mortgages: How to Use Reverse Mortgages to Secure Your Retirement” makes a series of changes to reflect the current product landscape and how a reverse mortgage can be of assistance to someone’s retirement.We discuss how the original edition of the book came together, changes in the industry reflected in the new edition, and thoughts on current industry trends including the 2021 refinance boom and the expansion of the proprietary product landscape.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow sits down with Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and founder of RetirementResearcher.com, to discuss the new edition of his book on the topic of reverse mortgages. Now in its third edition, the book “Reverse Mortgages: How to Use Reverse Mortgages to Secure Your Retirement” makes a series of changes to reflect the current product landscape and how a reverse mortgage can be of assistance to someone’s retirement.

We discuss how the original edition of the book came together, changes in the industry reflected in the new edition, and thoughts on current industry trends including the 2021 refinance boom and the expansion of the proprietary product landscape.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1776 no RMD #28: A Look back at 2021's Biggest Reverse Mortgage Stories https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow takes a look back at the 10 most-read stories on the site in 2021, providing commentary and insight into the publication's reporting process and a look at why certain stories appeared to resonate so much with RMD's audience. The show will be back to its regular format in February, but please enjoy this look back at the biggest reverse mortgage stories in a very eventful year!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 22:00:00 -0000 RMD #28: A Look back at 2021's Biggest Reverse Mortgage Stories full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow takes a look back at the 10 most-read stories on the site in 2021, providing commentary and insight into the publication's reporting process and a look at why certain stories appeared to resonate so much with RMD's audience. The show will be back to its regular format in February, but please enjoy this look back at the biggest reverse mortgage stories in a very eventful year!The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch. In this episode of The RMD Podcast, Editor Chris Clow takes a look back at the 10 most-read stories on the site in 2021, providing commentary and insight into the publication's reporting process and a look at why certain stories appeared to resonate so much with RMD's audience. The show will be back to its regular format in February, but please enjoy this look back at the biggest reverse mortgage stories in a very eventful year!

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted by Chris Clow and produced by Elissa Branch.

]]> 1972 no RMD #27: John Luddy, SVP of Reverse Lending at Norcom Mortgage https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ Reverse mortgage professionals are often confronted with a great deal of change that seems to come from all sides. Whether it’s in new regulations handed down by the federal government, new products or services introduced by lenders, or the interaction that can come from an advertising campaign, change is a constant. One other change that can sometimes be overlooked is the evolving attitudes of senior clients themselves. John Luddy, SVP of Reverse Lending at Norcom Mortgage in Avon, Ct., has spent nearly 40 years in the mortgage business and has become a vocal proponent of the reverse mortgage product. He is also a dedicated salesman, oriented to the needs of seniors and the ways a reverse mortgage might be able to help certain people to solve a financial issue. Luddy sat down with RMD Editor Chris Clow for an episode of The RMD Podcast to discuss his industry-favorite “sales tips,” the landscape of the industry in 2021 and how he has observed seniors’ changing attitudes over the years. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000 RMD #27: John Luddy, SVP of Reverse Lending at Norcom Mortgage full 1 Reverse Mortgage Daily Reverse mortgage professionals are often confronted with a great deal of change that seems to come from all sides. Whether it’s in new regulations handed down by the federal government, new products or services introduced by lenders, or the interaction that can come from an advertising campaign, change is a constant. One other change that can sometimes be overlooked is the evolving attitudes of senior clients themselves. John Luddy, SVP of Reverse Lending at Norcom Mortgage in Avon, Ct., has spent nearly 40 years in the mortgage business and has become a vocal proponent of the reverse mortgage product. He is also a dedicated salesman, oriented to the needs of seniors and the ways a reverse mortgage might be able to help certain people to solve a financial issue. Luddy sat down with RMD Editor Chris Clow for an episode of The RMD Podcast to discuss his industry-favorite “sales tips,” the landscape of the industry in 2021 and how he has observed seniors’ changing attitudes over the years. Reverse mortgage professionals are often confronted with a great deal of change that seems to come from all sides. Whether it’s in new regulations handed down by the federal government, new products or services introduced by lenders, or the interaction that can come from an advertising campaign, change is a constant. One other change that can sometimes be overlooked is the evolving attitudes of senior clients themselves.

John Luddy, SVP of Reverse Lending at Norcom Mortgage in Avon, Ct., has spent nearly 40 years in the mortgage business and has become a vocal proponent of the reverse mortgage product. He is also a dedicated salesman, oriented to the needs of seniors and the ways a reverse mortgage might be able to help certain people to solve a financial issue. Luddy sat down with RMD Editor Chris Clow for an episode of The RMD Podcast to discuss his industry-favorite “sales tips,” the landscape of the industry in 2021 and how he has observed seniors’ changing attitudes over the years.



]]> 2421 no RMD #26: Carol Dujanovich, HUD Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee The reverse mortgage product is prone to a great deal of misunderstanding with the general public according to most industry observers, which has directly led to initiatives at leading industry companies that are focused on product education. However, one industry participant has a new opportunity to change reverse mortgage perceptions, this time at the government arm which oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carol Dujanovich, the VP of Operations at Michigan-based 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage, was recently honored with an appointment to HUD’s Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, making her the first reverse mortgage industry representative to sit on such a committee. To discuss the significance of the appointment and what the committee will aim to do under the direction of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, Dujanovich sat down with RMD Editor Chris Clow for an episode of The RMD Podcast.   Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0000 RMD #26: Carol Dujanovich, HUD Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee full Reverse Mortgage Daily The reverse mortgage product is prone to a great deal of misunderstanding with the general public according to most industry observers, which has directly led to initiatives at leading industry companies that are focused on product education. However, one industry participant has a new opportunity to change reverse mortgage perceptions, this time at the government arm which oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Carol Dujanovich, the VP of Operations at Michigan-based 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage, was recently honored with an appointment to HUD’s Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, making her the first reverse mortgage industry representative to sit on such a committee. To discuss the significance of the appointment and what the committee will aim to do under the direction of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, Dujanovich sat down with RMD Editor Chris Clow for an episode of The RMD Podcast.   The reverse mortgage product is prone to a great deal of misunderstanding with the general public according to most industry observers, which has directly led to initiatives at leading industry companies that are focused on product education. However, one industry participant has a new opportunity to change reverse mortgage perceptions, this time at the government arm which oversees the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-sponsored Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program: the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Carol Dujanovich, the VP of Operations at Michigan-based 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage, was recently honored with an appointment to HUD’s Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee, making her the first reverse mortgage industry representative to sit on such a committee. To discuss the significance of the appointment and what the committee will aim to do under the direction of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge, Dujanovich sat down with RMD Editor Chris Clow for an episode of The RMD Podcast.


 

]]> 1651 no RMD #25: Jesse Allen, EVP Alternative Distribution at AAG https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ When aiming to take stock of the current climate in any market, a good first step is to check in with whichever entity currently stands as that market’s leader. American Advisors Group (AAG) is the number one reverse mortgage lender in the country. Its EVP of Alternative Distribution, Jesse Allen, has the responsibility of overseeing the company’s vision, strategy, and execution for national field sales as well as the lender’s wholesale origination business. Because of that, Allen aims to maintain a holistic understanding of the reverse mortgage industry’s past, the dynamics driving its present, and the potential opportunities and obstacles leading towards its future. In this episode of the RMD Podcast, Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow sits down with Allen to discuss the current landscape of the industry in terms of AAG’s efforts, as well as trends emerging from competitors and volume levels in the final stretch of the summer. Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0000 RMD #25: Jesse Allen, EVP Alternative Distribution at AAG full 25 Reverse Mortgage Daily When aiming to take stock of the current climate in any market, a good first step is to check in with whichever entity currently stands as that market’s leader. American Advisors Group (AAG) is the number one reverse mortgage lender in the country. Its EVP of Alternative Distribution, Jesse Allen, has the responsibility of overseeing the company’s vision, strategy, and execution for national field sales as well as the lender’s wholesale origination business. Because of that, Allen aims to maintain a holistic understanding of the reverse mortgage industry’s past, the dynamics driving its present, and the potential opportunities and obstacles leading towards its future. In this episode of the RMD Podcast, Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow sits down with Allen to discuss the current landscape of the industry in terms of AAG’s efforts, as well as trends emerging from competitors and volume levels in the final stretch of the summer. When aiming to take stock of the current climate in any market, a good first step is to check in with whichever entity currently stands as that market’s leader. American Advisors Group (AAG) is the number one reverse mortgage lender in the country. Its EVP of Alternative Distribution, Jesse Allen, has the responsibility of overseeing the company’s vision, strategy, and execution for national field sales as well as the lender’s wholesale origination business.

Because of that, Allen aims to maintain a holistic understanding of the reverse mortgage industry’s past, the dynamics driving its present, and the potential opportunities and obstacles leading towards its future. In this episode of the RMD Podcast, Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow sits down with Allen to discuss the current landscape of the industry in terms of AAG’s efforts, as well as trends emerging from competitors and volume levels in the final stretch of the summer.



]]> 2864 no RMD #24: Robert Klein, Financial Planner and Retirement Specialist https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ With financial planners serving as some of the most important potential reverse mortgage referral partners, this episode of The RMD Podcast features a conversation between RMD editor Chris Clow and Robert Klein, a registered investment advisor in Newport Beach, California, and founder of the Retirement Income Center where he specializes in a multidisciplinary retirement planning approach. In the conversation, Clow and Klein discuss the state of reverse mortgage product education to borrowers and professionals, the reticence many financial planners have about discussing reverse mortgages with clients, and advice to reverse mortgage originators about approaching financial planners to serve as referral partners.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted By Chris Clow and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.  Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0000 RMD #24: Robert Klein, Financial Planner and Retirement Specialist full 24 Reverse Mortgage Daily With financial planners serving as some of the most important potential reverse mortgage referral partners, this episode of The RMD Podcast features a conversation between RMD editor Chris Clow and Robert Klein, a registered investment advisor in Newport Beach, California, and founder of the Retirement Income Center where he specializes in a multidisciplinary retirement planning approach. In the conversation, Clow and Klein discuss the state of reverse mortgage product education to borrowers and professionals, the reticence many financial planners have about discussing reverse mortgages with clients, and advice to reverse mortgage originators about approaching financial planners to serve as referral partners.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted By Chris Clow and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.  With financial planners serving as some of the most important potential reverse mortgage referral partners, this episode of The RMD Podcast features a conversation between RMD editor Chris Clow and Robert Klein, a registered investment advisor in Newport Beach, California, and founder of the Retirement Income Center where he specializes in a multidisciplinary retirement planning approach.

In the conversation, Clow and Klein discuss the state of reverse mortgage product education to borrowers and professionals, the reticence many financial planners have about discussing reverse mortgages with clients, and advice to reverse mortgage originators about approaching financial planners to serve as referral partners.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted By Chris Clow and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. 




]]> 1865 no RMD #23: HW Media Founder and CEO Clayton Collins https://reversemortgagedaily.com/podcast/ The RMD Podcast returns with a brand new episode featuring the Founder and CEO of HW Media, Clayton Collins. In this episode, Collins offers his perspective on the promise of the reverse mortgage industry, and how RMD fits into the overarching mission of HW Media and its other brands;  covering the full breadth of the housing industry. He also describes his own introduction to housing media, how he became acquainted with the reverse mortgage category, and how the American retirement system will need to acknowledge the housing asset in the future.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted By Chris Clow and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.  Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0000 RMD #23: HW Media Founder and CEO Clayton Collins full 23 Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast returns with a brand new episode featuring the Founder and CEO of HW Media, Clayton Collins. In this episode, Collins offers his perspective on the promise of the reverse mortgage industry, and how RMD fits into the overarching mission of HW Media and its other brands;  covering the full breadth of the housing industry. He also describes his own introduction to housing media, how he became acquainted with the reverse mortgage category, and how the American retirement system will need to acknowledge the housing asset in the future.The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted By Chris Clow and produced by Alcynna Lloyd.  The RMD Podcast returns with a brand new episode featuring the Founder and CEO of HW Media, Clayton Collins. In this episode, Collins offers his perspective on the promise of the reverse mortgage industry, and how RMD fits into the overarching mission of HW Media and its other brands;  covering the full breadth of the housing industry.

He also describes his own introduction to housing media, how he became acquainted with the reverse mortgage category, and how the American retirement system will need to acknowledge the housing asset in the future.

The RMD Podcast speaks with reverse mortgage business leaders, professionals, government officials, and thought leaders to provide listeners with the pulse of the reverse mortgage industry, and all of the business and regulatory realities which affect it. Hosted By Chris Clow and produced by Alcynna Lloyd. 


]]> 1992 no RMD #22: John Lunde, president of Reverse Market Insight (RMI) In this episode of The RMD Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome John Lunde, president of Reverse Market Insight (RMI) to discuss the state of the reverse mortgage industry, and some of the factors that could affect it into the near future!Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the reverse mortgage industry has seen a heightened, sustained level of business in terms of its performance metrics like industry volume and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) issuance. Are these metrics sustainable? How does increased HECM-to-HECM refinance activity play into the state of the industry? What about the marketplace of proprietary reverse mortgage products?Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What current industry volume levels could mean for the future of the industry-- How RMI and the larger reverse mortgage business has had to change during the pandemic and beyond-- What refinance activity and proprietary volume mean for the industry's prospects-- Why the business must still strive for greater adoption and new players-- And more! Thu, 20 May 2021 16:42:37 -0000 RMD #22: John Lunde, president of Reverse Market Insight (RMI) full Reverse Mortgage Daily In this episode of The RMD Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome John Lunde, president of Reverse Market Insight (RMI) to discuss the state of the reverse mortgage industry, and some of the factors that could affect it into the near future!Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the reverse mortgage industry has seen a heightened, sustained level of business in terms of its performance metrics like industry volume and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) issuance. Are these metrics sustainable? How does increased HECM-to-HECM refinance activity play into the state of the industry? What about the marketplace of proprietary reverse mortgage products?Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What current industry volume levels could mean for the future of the industry-- How RMI and the larger reverse mortgage business has had to change during the pandemic and beyond-- What refinance activity and proprietary volume mean for the industry's prospects-- Why the business must still strive for greater adoption and new players-- And more! In this episode of The RMD Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome John Lunde, president of Reverse Market Insight (RMI) to discuss the state of the reverse mortgage industry, and some of the factors that could affect it into the near future!Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the reverse mortgage industry has seen a heightened, sustained level of business in terms of its performance metrics like industry volume and Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)-backed Securities (HMBS) issuance. Are these metrics sustainable? How does increased HECM-to-HECM refinance activity play into the state of the industry? What about the marketplace of proprietary reverse mortgage products?Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What current industry volume levels could mean for the future of the industry-- How RMI and the larger reverse mortgage business has had to change during the pandemic and beyond-- What refinance activity and proprietary volume mean for the industry's prospects-- Why the business must still strive for greater adoption and new players-- And more!

]]> 2106 no RMD #21: Jamie Hopkins of Carson Group, Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning RMD is thrilled to welcome Professor Jamie Hopkins, managing director of Carson Coaching and director of retirement research at Carson Group, as well as a member of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning, to The RMD Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion!The reverse mortgage industry has undergone a very unique stress test during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that crisis has also affected the field of financial planning. To further gauge what these impacts might be, we've asked Jamie Hopkins to discuss what he's seeing on the academic side in both fields, as well as his thoughts on how the reverse mortgage industry has had to transform itself after other changes have been forced upon it.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- Why emotion is such a major driver of financial decisions for people-- What the reverse mortgage industry has done well in reacting to change, including those handed down by FHA and those forced by COVID-19-- The evolving perspectives of financial planners on the use of home equity, including for reverse mortgages-- What first brought Hopkins into the fold of the reverse mortgage industry and the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning-- And more! Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:30:56 -0000 RMD #21: Jamie Hopkins of Carson Group, Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning full Reverse Mortgage Daily RMD is thrilled to welcome Professor Jamie Hopkins, managing director of Carson Coaching and director of retirement research at Carson Group, as well as a member of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning, to The RMD Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion!The reverse mortgage industry has undergone a very unique stress test during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that crisis has also affected the field of financial planning. To further gauge what these impacts might be, we've asked Jamie Hopkins to discuss what he's seeing on the academic side in both fields, as well as his thoughts on how the reverse mortgage industry has had to transform itself after other changes have been forced upon it.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- Why emotion is such a major driver of financial decisions for people-- What the reverse mortgage industry has done well in reacting to change, including those handed down by FHA and those forced by COVID-19-- The evolving perspectives of financial planners on the use of home equity, including for reverse mortgages-- What first brought Hopkins into the fold of the reverse mortgage industry and the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning-- And more! RMD is thrilled to welcome Professor Jamie Hopkins, managing director of Carson Coaching and director of retirement research at Carson Group, as well as a member of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning, to The RMD Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion!The reverse mortgage industry has undergone a very unique stress test during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that crisis has also affected the field of financial planning. To further gauge what these impacts might be, we've asked Jamie Hopkins to discuss what he's seeing on the academic side in both fields, as well as his thoughts on how the reverse mortgage industry has had to transform itself after other changes have been forced upon it.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- Why emotion is such a major driver of financial decisions for people-- What the reverse mortgage industry has done well in reacting to change, including those handed down by FHA and those forced by COVID-19-- The evolving perspectives of financial planners on the use of home equity, including for reverse mortgages-- What first brought Hopkins into the fold of the reverse mortgage industry and the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning-- And more!

]]> 2403 no RMD #20: Steven Sless and Christina Harmes Hika of PRMI In our first group interview ever featured on The RMD Podcast, we sit down with Steven Sless and Christina Harmes Hika of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. to talk about the recent news of the company’s expansion to San Diego!With an eye toward becoming a top 10 lender in the reverse mortgage space, PRMI’s Steven J. Sless Group has hired Harmes Hika in its effort to build out a physical west coast presence. But both professionals can also speak from experience about what it’s like to transition to other companies, and in addition to discussing their exciting business plans they also share with our audience some of the lessons they’ve learned in making those kinds of transitions.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What made the time right for PRMI to expand westward-- How that presence will help serve PRMI and the Sless Group’s larger industry goals-- What reverse mortgage professionals should keep in mind when changing companies-- How to leverage personal branding when changing companies-- And more! Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:08:00 -0000 RMD #20: Steven Sless and Christina Harmes Hika of PRMI full Reverse Mortgage Daily In our first group interview ever featured on The RMD Podcast, we sit down with Steven Sless and Christina Harmes Hika of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. to talk about the recent news of the company’s expansion to San Diego!With an eye toward becoming a top 10 lender in the reverse mortgage space, PRMI’s Steven J. Sless Group has hired Harmes Hika in its effort to build out a physical west coast presence. But both professionals can also speak from experience about what it’s like to transition to other companies, and in addition to discussing their exciting business plans they also share with our audience some of the lessons they’ve learned in making those kinds of transitions.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What made the time right for PRMI to expand westward-- How that presence will help serve PRMI and the Sless Group’s larger industry goals-- What reverse mortgage professionals should keep in mind when changing companies-- How to leverage personal branding when changing companies-- And more! In our first group interview ever featured on The RMD Podcast, we sit down with Steven Sless and Christina Harmes Hika of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. to talk about the recent news of the company’s expansion to San Diego!With an eye toward becoming a top 10 lender in the reverse mortgage space, PRMI’s Steven J. Sless Group has hired Harmes Hika in its effort to build out a physical west coast presence. But both professionals can also speak from experience about what it’s like to transition to other companies, and in addition to discussing their exciting business plans they also share with our audience some of the lessons they’ve learned in making those kinds of transitions.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What made the time right for PRMI to expand westward-- How that presence will help serve PRMI and the Sless Group’s larger industry goals-- What reverse mortgage professionals should keep in mind when changing companies-- How to leverage personal branding when changing companies-- And more!

]]> 1948 no RMD #19: Jonathan Scarpati, VP Wholesale Lending at Finance of America Reverse To dive deeper into the very active reverse mortgage wholesale channel, The RMD Podcast is thrilled to welcome Finance of America Reverse's VP of Wholesale Lending, Jonathan Scarpati!Like most of the reverse mortgage industry, wholesale lending has had to evolve and change with the new realities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, but those changes have also brought about new opportunities. Jonathan describes what this new environment is like in a vibrant discussion of the state of the wholesale business channel.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:What makes the wholesale channel unique in the reverse mortgage industryWhat many of FAR's most successful wholesale clients are doing to remain successfulHow originators can learn from successful wholesale clientsWhat has had to change about the wholesale channel due to the pandemicAnd more! Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:34:10 -0000 RMD #19: Jonathan Scarpati, VP Wholesale Lending at Finance of America Reverse full Reverse Mortgage Daily To dive deeper into the very active reverse mortgage wholesale channel, The RMD Podcast is thrilled to welcome Finance of America Reverse's VP of Wholesale Lending, Jonathan Scarpati!Like most of the reverse mortgage industry, wholesale lending has had to evolve and change with the new realities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, but those changes have also brought about new opportunities. Jonathan describes what this new environment is like in a vibrant discussion of the state of the wholesale business channel.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:What makes the wholesale channel unique in the reverse mortgage industryWhat many of FAR's most successful wholesale clients are doing to remain successfulHow originators can learn from successful wholesale clientsWhat has had to change about the wholesale channel due to the pandemicAnd more! To dive deeper into the very active reverse mortgage wholesale channel, The RMD Podcast is thrilled to welcome Finance of America Reverse's VP of Wholesale Lending, Jonathan Scarpati!Like most of the reverse mortgage industry, wholesale lending has had to evolve and change with the new realities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, but those changes have also brought about new opportunities. Jonathan describes what this new environment is like in a vibrant discussion of the state of the wholesale business channel.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:What makes the wholesale channel unique in the reverse mortgage industryWhat many of FAR's most successful wholesale clients are doing to remain successfulHow originators can learn from successful wholesale clientsWhat has had to change about the wholesale channel due to the pandemicAnd more!

]]> 1524 no RMD #18: Reza Jahangiri, Founder and CEO of American Advisors Group The RMD Podcast finishes out 2020 with a guest we've been planning to have for some time now, American Advisors Group (AAG) Founder and CEO Reza Jahangiri!In this episode, Reza sits down with RMD Editor Chris Clow to talk about the tumultuous journey of the year that is 2020, and how the reverse mortgage industry and AAG specifically have had to adapt to meet the needs of American seniors during this unique moment in time. That means changing the approach of work, and finding novel ways of connecting with potential borrowers on how their retirement plans can be affected by the incorporation of home equity.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What the reverse mortgage industry at-large, and AAG specifically have adapted in response to COVID-19-- How industry-wide news like FHA's Annual Report to Congress and the rise in the HECM lending limit could affect the industry in 2021-- What types of products will lead the industry and the priorities AAG is maintaining for 2021-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:54:31 -0000 RMD #18: Reza Jahangiri, Founder and CEO of American Advisors Group full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast finishes out 2020 with a guest we've been planning to have for some time now, American Advisors Group (AAG) Founder and CEO Reza Jahangiri!In this episode, Reza sits down with RMD Editor Chris Clow to talk about the tumultuous journey of the year that is 2020, and how the reverse mortgage industry and AAG specifically have had to adapt to meet the needs of American seniors during this unique moment in time. That means changing the approach of work, and finding novel ways of connecting with potential borrowers on how their retirement plans can be affected by the incorporation of home equity.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What the reverse mortgage industry at-large, and AAG specifically have adapted in response to COVID-19-- How industry-wide news like FHA's Annual Report to Congress and the rise in the HECM lending limit could affect the industry in 2021-- What types of products will lead the industry and the priorities AAG is maintaining for 2021-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! The RMD Podcast finishes out 2020 with a guest we've been planning to have for some time now, American Advisors Group (AAG) Founder and CEO Reza Jahangiri!In this episode, Reza sits down with RMD Editor Chris Clow to talk about the tumultuous journey of the year that is 2020, and how the reverse mortgage industry and AAG specifically have had to adapt to meet the needs of American seniors during this unique moment in time. That means changing the approach of work, and finding novel ways of connecting with potential borrowers on how their retirement plans can be affected by the incorporation of home equity.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What the reverse mortgage industry at-large, and AAG specifically have adapted in response to COVID-19-- How industry-wide news like FHA's Annual Report to Congress and the rise in the HECM lending limit could affect the industry in 2021-- What types of products will lead the industry and the priorities AAG is maintaining for 2021-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today!

]]> 1390 no Christina Harmes Hika, Loan Originator at C2 Reverse The RMD Podcast returns to talk about the "new normal" origination environment with Christina Harmes Hika, reverse mortgage loan originator with C2 Reverse in San Diego, Calif.The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have the chance to change the reverse mortgage industry forever, and Christina describes for RMD Editor Chris Clow how she has adapted to many of the new realities the pandemic has caused, before also describing her entrance into the industry and offering a look ahead to the end of the year and 2021. Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How origination practices in a very active reverse mortgage region of the country have had to change-- Thoughts on ways in which the industry can bring in greater numbers of younger professionals-- How the pandemic could end up permanently changing aspects of the reverse mortgage industry-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! Mon, 19 Oct 2020 15:11:11 -0000 Christina Harmes Hika, Loan Originator at C2 Reverse full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast returns to talk about the "new normal" origination environment with Christina Harmes Hika, reverse mortgage loan originator with C2 Reverse in San Diego, Calif.The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have the chance to change the reverse mortgage industry forever, and Christina describes for RMD Editor Chris Clow how she has adapted to many of the new realities the pandemic has caused, before also describing her entrance into the industry and offering a look ahead to the end of the year and 2021. Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How origination practices in a very active reverse mortgage region of the country have had to change-- Thoughts on ways in which the industry can bring in greater numbers of younger professionals-- How the pandemic could end up permanently changing aspects of the reverse mortgage industry-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! 1770 no Harlan Accola, Reverse Mortgage Director at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation The RMD Podcast is back with Harlan Accola, Reverse Mortgage Director at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. In a wide-ranging discussion, Harlan details for RMD Editor Chris Clow the path he took to arrive in the reverse mortgage industry, the work that still needs to be done to increase the comprehension and market penetration of reverse mortgages and efforts Fairway has undertaken to expand the American retirement landscape.The episode also includes a discussion about how Fairway is trying to forge partnerships to expand the reach of the product category, and how the pandemic could be a pivotal turning point for the industry going forward. Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- The approach that Fairway is taking for reverse mortgage business by using the extensive forward and reverse infrastructure at the organization-- The most pivotal changes that the industry has made — and should still make-- The test that the pandemic is proving to be for the resiliency and capacity of the reverse mortgage industry to meet seniors' needs-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:32:26 -0000 Harlan Accola, Reverse Mortgage Director at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast is back with Harlan Accola, Reverse Mortgage Director at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. In a wide-ranging discussion, Harlan details for RMD Editor Chris Clow the path he took to arrive in the reverse mortgage industry, the work that still needs to be done to increase the comprehension and market penetration of reverse mortgages and efforts Fairway has undertaken to expand the American retirement landscape.The episode also includes a discussion about how Fairway is trying to forge partnerships to expand the reach of the product category, and how the pandemic could be a pivotal turning point for the industry going forward. Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- The approach that Fairway is taking for reverse mortgage business by using the extensive forward and reverse infrastructure at the organization-- The most pivotal changes that the industry has made — and should still make-- The test that the pandemic is proving to be for the resiliency and capacity of the reverse mortgage industry to meet seniors' needs-- And more!Subscribe to The RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! 1858 no Shelley Giordano, co-founder of the Academy for Home Equity The RMD Podcast returns for a conversation with Shelley Giordano, co-founder of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning and of Enterprise Integration at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. In our discussion, Shelley describes for RMD Editor Chris Clow the path she took to arrive in the reverse mortgage industry, as well as the origin story for the Academy and how it has helped to change the game in informing consumers and financial professionals about the benefits of home equity release in retirement.The episode also includes a discussion about how the Academy has helped shape industry practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, some key educational roadblocks that still must be overcome by the industry for both consumers and financial advisors, along with a hint about what attendees at RMD’s upcoming HEQ virtual event can look forward to from the Academy. Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How the Academy for Home Equity in financial planning came into being-- Ways the industry has adapted to the pandemic because of the Academy’s work-- Ways in which financial advisors can be adequately educated about what reverse mortgages can offer-- And more! Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:42:57 -0000 Shelley Giordano, co-founder of the Academy for Home Equity full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast returns for a conversation with Shelley Giordano, co-founder of the Academy for Home Equity in Financial Planning and of Enterprise Integration at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. In our discussion, Shelley describes for RMD Editor Chris Clow the path she took to arrive in the reverse mortgage industry, as well as the origin story for the Academy and how it has helped to change the game in informing consumers and financial professionals about the benefits of home equity release in retirement.The episode also includes a discussion about how the Academy has helped shape industry practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, some key educational roadblocks that still must be overcome by the industry for both consumers and financial advisors, along with a hint about what attendees at RMD’s upcoming HEQ virtual event can look forward to from the Academy. Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How the Academy for Home Equity in financial planning came into being-- Ways the industry has adapted to the pandemic because of the Academy’s work-- Ways in which financial advisors can be adequately educated about what reverse mortgages can offer-- And more! 1814 no Dan Ribler, Director at SitusAMC The RMD Podcast dives into the issue of reverse mortgage capital markets in a conversation between RMD Editor Chris Clow and Dan Ribler, director at real estate finance technology company SitusAMC which acquired his analytics firm Baseline Reverse last year. As the initial disruption in reverse mortgage capital markets led to investor concern and the paying of two major proprietary reverse mortgage products, Dan helps explore what has taken place in the markets throughout the pandemic's economic impacts.The episode also includes a discussion about the ways that the reverse mortgage market has handled the pandemic's economic shock, how Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How far the scale of the pandemic's economic impacts reach into the reverse mortgage capital markets-- How proprietary product activity fits into the larger construct of reverse mortgage capital markets-- A deeper look at some of the early reactions that investors had to the pandemic-- And more! Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:45:55 -0000 Dan Ribler, Director at SitusAMC full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast dives into the issue of reverse mortgage capital markets in a conversation between RMD Editor Chris Clow and Dan Ribler, director at real estate finance technology company SitusAMC which acquired his analytics firm Baseline Reverse last year. As the initial disruption in reverse mortgage capital markets led to investor concern and the paying of two major proprietary reverse mortgage products, Dan helps explore what has taken place in the markets throughout the pandemic's economic impacts.The episode also includes a discussion about the ways that the reverse mortgage market has handled the pandemic's economic shock, how Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How far the scale of the pandemic's economic impacts reach into the reverse mortgage capital markets-- How proprietary product activity fits into the larger construct of reverse mortgage capital markets-- A deeper look at some of the early reactions that investors had to the pandemic-- And more! 1548 no Evelyn Zohlen, chair of FPA and founder of Inspired Financial The RMD Podcast returns to present a conversation between RMD Editor Chris Clow and Evelyn Zohlen, chair of the FInancial Planners Association (FPA) and founder of Inspired Financial, to discuss the new educational partnership that the FPA has engaged in with Finance of America Reverse (FAR) to better inform planners of the ways in which reverse mortgages can be used to help the clients of CFPs. The discussion also includes some of the best practices reverse mortgage professionals can observe when seeking out financial planner referral sources.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How the FAR/FPA partnership has manifested thus far, and how it's been affected by the pandemic-- What has factored into the "warming" of more financial planners to the concept of reverse mortgages-- How Zohlen's time as a U.S. Air Force intelligence officer informs her perspective as a financial professional-- How financial planners may factor into overcoming educational hurdles for borrowers as it relates to reverse mortgages-- And more! Mon, 01 Jun 2020 03:16:58 -0000 Evelyn Zohlen, chair of FPA and founder of Inspired Financial full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast returns to present a conversation between RMD Editor Chris Clow and Evelyn Zohlen, chair of the FInancial Planners Association (FPA) and founder of Inspired Financial, to discuss the new educational partnership that the FPA has engaged in with Finance of America Reverse (FAR) to better inform planners of the ways in which reverse mortgages can be used to help the clients of CFPs. The discussion also includes some of the best practices reverse mortgage professionals can observe when seeking out financial planner referral sources.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How the FAR/FPA partnership has manifested thus far, and how it's been affected by the pandemic-- What has factored into the "warming" of more financial planners to the concept of reverse mortgages-- How Zohlen's time as a U.S. Air Force intelligence officer informs her perspective as a financial professional-- How financial planners may factor into overcoming educational hurdles for borrowers as it relates to reverse mortgages-- And more! 2105 no Steven Sless of PRMI and Steven J. Sless Group The RMD Podcast returns during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and RMD Editor Chris Clow is joined by Steven Sless, reverse mortgage division manager with Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) and branch manager with the lender’s Steven J. Sless Group, to discuss in greater detail what challenges and opportunities reverse mortgage originators are facing in the midst of these unusual times.Reverse mortgage professionals are used to conducting business in a very consultative fashion, guiding borrowers carefully through a complex but potentially effective financial instrument. However, social distancing and virus mitigation guidelines provide some restriction to the consultative process, but this moment may also present some opportunities for those looking for additional financial options during a moment of economic stress.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What effects the pandemic is having on "boots-on-the-ground" originators-- How proprietary products are playing an expanded role-- Elements of a reverse mortgage transaction streamlined by technology-- The importance of checking in with clients who may feel isolated during these times-- And more! Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:52:28 -0000 Steven Sless of PRMI and Steven J. Sless Group full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast returns during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and RMD Editor Chris Clow is joined by Steven Sless, reverse mortgage division manager with Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) and branch manager with the lender’s Steven J. Sless Group, to discuss in greater detail what challenges and opportunities reverse mortgage originators are facing in the midst of these unusual times.Reverse mortgage professionals are used to conducting business in a very consultative fashion, guiding borrowers carefully through a complex but potentially effective financial instrument. However, social distancing and virus mitigation guidelines provide some restriction to the consultative process, but this moment may also present some opportunities for those looking for additional financial options during a moment of economic stress.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- What effects the pandemic is having on "boots-on-the-ground" originators-- How proprietary products are playing an expanded role-- Elements of a reverse mortgage transaction streamlined by technology-- The importance of checking in with clients who may feel isolated during these times-- And more! 1518 no Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services The RMD Podcast is back amidst the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and RMD Editor Chris Clow is joined by Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and founder of RetirementResearcher.com, to discuss how reverse mortgages can be incorporated into a senior's retirement plans in the wake of the volatility that the pandemic has introduced into global financial markets.With a lot of new uncertainty playing havoc with the retirement plans of older Americans, Dr. Pfau discusses how the reverse mortgage line of credit can be used to weather the current financial downturn, as well as the realities of using reverse mortgage product features to better connect with the product category's skeptics.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How the reverse mortgage line of credit can help retirees weather the financial shock being fueled by COVID-19-- What originators should know when trying to forge referral partnerships with financial planners-- How he discovered reverse mortgage viability for retirees-- And more! Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:10:44 -0000 Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services full Reverse Mortgage Daily The RMD Podcast is back amidst the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and RMD Editor Chris Clow is joined by Dr. Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services and founder of RetirementResearcher.com, to discuss how reverse mortgages can be incorporated into a senior's retirement plans in the wake of the volatility that the pandemic has introduced into global financial markets.With a lot of new uncertainty playing havoc with the retirement plans of older Americans, Dr. Pfau discusses how the reverse mortgage line of credit can be used to weather the current financial downturn, as well as the realities of using reverse mortgage product features to better connect with the product category's skeptics.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How the reverse mortgage line of credit can help retirees weather the financial shock being fueled by COVID-19-- What originators should know when trying to forge referral partnerships with financial planners-- How he discovered reverse mortgage viability for retirees-- And more! 1353 no Scott Norman of FAR In the tenth episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Editor Chris Clow is joined by the VP of Field Retail and Director of Government Relations at Finance of America Reverse (FAR), and co-chair of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Scott Norman!Known for his instrumental role in expanding the reverse mortgage business to the state of Texas and being deeply involved in the industry at multiple levels, Norman sits down with RMD to discuss his extensive history in the business while also sharing his informed perspective on what reverse mortgages can look like through 2020 and beyond.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How Norman came to be involved in the reverse mortgage industry-- What it was like to originate Texas’ first HECM-- How he divides time between key roles at both FAR and NRMLA-- FAR’s role in the proprietary product landscape-- And more! Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:28:24 -0000 Scott Norman of FAR full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the tenth episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Editor Chris Clow is joined by the VP of Field Retail and Director of Government Relations at Finance of America Reverse (FAR), and co-chair of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Scott Norman!Known for his instrumental role in expanding the reverse mortgage business to the state of Texas and being deeply involved in the industry at multiple levels, Norman sits down with RMD to discuss his extensive history in the business while also sharing his informed perspective on what reverse mortgages can look like through 2020 and beyond.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:-- How Norman came to be involved in the reverse mortgage industry-- What it was like to originate Texas’ first HECM-- How he divides time between key roles at both FAR and NRMLA-- FAR’s role in the proprietary product landscape-- And more! 1656 no Open Mortgage CEO Scott Gordon In the ninth episode of The RMD Podcast, Open Mortgage CEO Scott Gordon joins RMD Editor and host Chris Clow!Initially trained as a computer programmer and engineer, Gordon sits down with Chris to discuss his path into the mortgage industry, how he identified opportunities in the reverse mortgage arena, as well as his thoughts on the reverse mortgage industry as it stands right now.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- The importance of Open Mortgage's company culture.- How Gordon himself sees things differently because of his background in technology.- How Open Mortgage is aiming to position itself for future growth.- And more! Thu, 23 Jan 2020 17:25:14 -0000 Open Mortgage CEO Scott Gordon full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the ninth episode of The RMD Podcast, Open Mortgage CEO Scott Gordon joins RMD Editor and host Chris Clow!Initially trained as a computer programmer and engineer, Gordon sits down with Chris to discuss his path into the mortgage industry, how he identified opportunities in the reverse mortgage arena, as well as his thoughts on the reverse mortgage industry as it stands right now.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- The importance of Open Mortgage's company culture.- How Gordon himself sees things differently because of his background in technology.- How Open Mortgage is aiming to position itself for future growth.- And more! 1700 no Top Stories of 2019 In the eighth episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Executive Editor and Aging Media Network Director of Content Elizabeth Ecker joins host Chris Clow to talk about the biggest reverse mortgage industry stories covered by RMD in 2019!The past year has been a very eventful one for the reverse mortgage industry, and as we prepare to say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, Liz and Chris take an in-depth look at five of the biggest, most attention-getting industry stories based on RMD website traffic data.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast as we discuss:- The story regarding the abrupt closure of top 10 lender Live Well Financial, as well as the ongoing criminal case brought by the FBI against its former CEO.- New reverse mortgage rules and proposals handed down by the federal government, including the indefinite extension of the second appraisal rule and HECM program ideas that came from the White House.- The long odyssey of Ditech Holding Corporation's bankruptcy, along with subsequent attempts to auction off its reverse mortgage servicing business, Reverse Mortgage Solutions.- And more! Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:32:38 -0000 Top Stories of 2019 full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the eighth episode of The RMD Podcast, RMD Executive Editor and Aging Media Network Director of Content Elizabeth Ecker joins host Chris Clow to talk about the biggest reverse mortgage industry stories covered by RMD in 2019!The past year has been a very eventful one for the reverse mortgage industry, and as we prepare to say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, Liz and Chris take an in-depth look at five of the biggest, most attention-getting industry stories based on RMD website traffic data.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast as we discuss:- The story regarding the abrupt closure of top 10 lender Live Well Financial, as well as the ongoing criminal case brought by the FBI against its former CEO.- New reverse mortgage rules and proposals handed down by the federal government, including the indefinite extension of the second appraisal rule and HECM program ideas that came from the White House.- The long odyssey of Ditech Holding Corporation's bankruptcy, along with subsequent attempts to auction off its reverse mortgage servicing business, Reverse Mortgage Solutions.- And more! 1359 no CEO of Longbridge Financial Chris Mayer In the seventh episode of The RMD Podcast, we speak to the CEO of Longbridge Financial, Chris Mayer!Coming into the business from notable positions in government and in academia, Mayer shares with us how his experiences ultimately led him into a primary leadership position at a top 10 reverse mortgage lender. He also shares his perspective on some of the unexpected things he's had to do as an industry leader, and his perspectives on the future of the proprietary reverse mortgage market.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- How Mayer's first research paper on the topic of reverse mortgages managed to stick with him.- The philosophy behind the introduction of Longbridge's new Platinum LOC product.- Potential lessons that American reverse mortgage lenders might be able to take from other countries.- The work that remains to be done in communicating reverse mortgage benefits to seniors. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:33:55 -0000 CEO of Longbridge Financial Chris Mayer full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the seventh episode of The RMD Podcast, we speak to the CEO of Longbridge Financial, Chris Mayer!Coming into the business from notable positions in government and in academia, Mayer shares with us how his experiences ultimately led him into a primary leadership position at a top 10 reverse mortgage lender. He also shares his perspective on some of the unexpected things he's had to do as an industry leader, and his perspectives on the future of the proprietary reverse mortgage market.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- How Mayer's first research paper on the topic of reverse mortgages managed to stick with him.- The philosophy behind the introduction of Longbridge's new Platinum LOC product.- Potential lessons that American reverse mortgage lenders might be able to take from other countries.- The work that remains to be done in communicating reverse mortgage benefits to seniors. 1739 no Mike Kent, President of Liberty Home Equity Solutions In the sixth episode of The RMD Podcast, we speak to the president of Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Mike Kent!After spending a long time in the traditional, forward mortgage space, Kent's entry into the world of reverse mortgages led him to understand the core, fundamental difference between the two businesses: the people. Whether it's the people he works alongside, or the customers he hears from on a regular basis, Kent shares with us his personal connection to the reverse mortgage industry while balancing all of the responsibilities that come with being a leader within it.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- What led Kent and Liberty to its company slogan, "changing lives."- How Liberty's proprietary product, EquityIQ, is shaping up so far after its recent launch.- Some of the most influential reverse mortgage changes Mike has observed over his career.- What he sees the future holding for both HECM and proprietary reverse mortgage lending. Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:27:26 -0000 Mike Kent, President of Liberty Home Equity Solutions full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the sixth episode of The RMD Podcast, we speak to the president of Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Mike Kent!After spending a long time in the traditional, forward mortgage space, Kent's entry into the world of reverse mortgages led him to understand the core, fundamental difference between the two businesses: the people. Whether it's the people he works alongside, or the customers he hears from on a regular basis, Kent shares with us his personal connection to the reverse mortgage industry while balancing all of the responsibilities that come with being a leader within it.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- What led Kent and Liberty to its company slogan, "changing lives."- How Liberty's proprietary product, EquityIQ, is shaping up so far after its recent launch.- Some of the most influential reverse mortgage changes Mike has observed over his career.- What he sees the future holding for both HECM and proprietary reverse mortgage lending. 1722 no Martin Andelman, Reverse Mortgage Trainer and Speaker In the fifth episode of The RMD Podcast, we speak to reverse mortgage industry speaker and HighTechLending producing branch manager and trainer Martin Andelman!Beginning his career as a writer, Andelman found an affinity for the reverse mortgage product before finding a new career path in the industry. Attendees at industry conferences have likely seen his presentations concerning his perspective on the positioning of the reverse mortgage product, particularly in terms of how going after needs-based borrowers is an unsustainable path for industry success.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- Andelman's path to the reverse mortgage industry.- Effective ways originators can forge connections with different kinds of trusted advisors.- The necessity in moving away from needs-based borrowers and more toward those who employ loan proceeds strategically.- Tips for originators on how to speak the 'languages' of trusted advisors like attorneys and financial planners. Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:09:37 -0000 Martin Andelman, Reverse Mortgage Trainer and Speaker full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the fifth episode of The RMD Podcast, we speak to reverse mortgage industry speaker and HighTechLending producing branch manager and trainer Martin Andelman!Beginning his career as a writer, Andelman found an affinity for the reverse mortgage product before finding a new career path in the industry. Attendees at industry conferences have likely seen his presentations concerning his perspective on the positioning of the reverse mortgage product, particularly in terms of how going after needs-based borrowers is an unsustainable path for industry success.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- Andelman's path to the reverse mortgage industry.- Effective ways originators can forge connections with different kinds of trusted advisors.- The necessity in moving away from needs-based borrowers and more toward those who employ loan proceeds strategically.- Tips for originators on how to speak the 'languages' of trusted advisors like attorneys and financial planners. 2445 no Gary M. Singer, Real Estate Attorney Gary M. Singer operates out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has written on the topic of reverse mortgages in both regional and national publications. He finds a lot of value in the proposition of the reverse mortgage product for seniors.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- The function real estate attorneys can serve as trusted advisors.- How Singer developed his positive feelings toward the reverse mortgage product.- Common questions he receives about reverse mortgages in his capacity as an attorney.- Tips for originators on developing referral partnerships with legal professionals. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:38:36 -0000 Gary M. Singer, Real Estate Attorney full Reverse Mortgage Daily Gary M. Singer operates out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has written on the topic of reverse mortgages in both regional and national publications. He finds a lot of value in the proposition of the reverse mortgage product for seniors.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- The function real estate attorneys can serve as trusted advisors.- How Singer developed his positive feelings toward the reverse mortgage product.- Common questions he receives about reverse mortgages in his capacity as an attorney.- Tips for originators on developing referral partnerships with legal professionals. 1518 no Steve Irwin, EVP at NRMLA In the third episode of The RMD Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) by speaking with its Executive Vice President.Steve Irwin is one of the most visible leaders of NRMLA, on the front lines of both reverse mortgage industry advocacy and education. In our exclusive interview, we go into detail about the association's activities, touching on a whole host of industry-related topics along the way.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- What goes into a typical day (even if there is such a thing) for Steve and the staff at NRMLA.- What led Steve from a career in the entertainment business and into his place as a prominent part of the reverse mortgage industry.- How evolving industry trends related to regulation and new proprietary products could effect the ongoing efforts of NRMLA Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:23:42 -0000 Steve Irwin, EVP at NRMLA full Reverse Mortgage Daily In the third episode of The RMD Podcast, we go behind the scenes of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) by speaking with its Executive Vice President.Steve Irwin is one of the most visible leaders of NRMLA, on the front lines of both reverse mortgage industry advocacy and education. In our exclusive interview, we go into detail about the association's activities, touching on a whole host of industry-related topics along the way.Listen to this episode of The RMD Podcast to learn:- What goes into a typical day (even if there is such a thing) for Steve and the staff at NRMLA.- What led Steve from a career in the entertainment business and into his place as a prominent part of the reverse mortgage industry.- How evolving industry trends related to regulation and new proprietary products could effect the ongoing efforts of NRMLA 2027 no Brian Montgomery, FHA Commissioner and Acting Deputy HUD Secretary The second episode of The RMD Podcast features a very special guest! With a reverse mortgage market in a state of evolution, it’s natural to look toward the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to see if more changes could be made to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program that could impact the lives of lenders and borrowers everywhere.FHA Commissioner and Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Brian D. Montgomery sat down with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Eastern Regional Meeting in New York to discuss a wide variety of topics related to the HECM program, and the larger reverse mortgage industry.Listen to this episode of the RMD Podcast to learn:- The Commissioner’s perspective on the health of the HECM program so far in 2019, and how FHA will accomplish its review as ordered by the president- The performance of the second appraisal rule, and how its effect on the program is having an impact- The Commissioner’s perspective on how the greater prevalence of proprietary products is serving the industry and its borrowers- The current level of HECM program stability, and the possibility of future program changes being made by FHASubscribe to the RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! Thu, 30 May 2019 19:40:06 -0000 Brian Montgomery, FHA Commissioner and Acting Deputy HUD Secretary full Reverse Mortgage Daily The second episode of The RMD Podcast features a very special guest! With a reverse mortgage market in a state of evolution, it’s natural to look toward the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to see if more changes could be made to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program that could impact the lives of lenders and borrowers everywhere.FHA Commissioner and Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Brian D. Montgomery sat down with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) Eastern Regional Meeting in New York to discuss a wide variety of topics related to the HECM program, and the larger reverse mortgage industry.Listen to this episode of the RMD Podcast to learn:- The Commissioner’s perspective on the health of the HECM program so far in 2019, and how FHA will accomplish its review as ordered by the president- The performance of the second appraisal rule, and how its effect on the program is having an impact- The Commissioner’s perspective on how the greater prevalence of proprietary products is serving the industry and its borrowers- The current level of HECM program stability, and the possibility of future program changes being made by FHASubscribe to the RMD Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today! 1154 no President of RMF David Peskin Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) is one of the nation’s largest reverse lenders, standing as a top 5 company based on Reverse Market Insight's list of the industry's top lenders.RMF President David Peskin sits down with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow to discuss the realities inherent in running a major reverse mortgage lender, charting his own journey into a leadership position in the industry as well as the unique perspectives that come from serving as a reverse mortgage thought leader.Listen to this episode of the RMD Podcast to learn:- Major lessons learned by working through the industry and becoming the head of a major lender- Problems David has had to overcome that someone may not expect he's had to contend with- The biggest forward strides the industry has made over the course of his career- Effective marketing practices, and where the future of the reverse mortgage industry lies Wed, 15 May 2019 17:02:44 -0000 President of RMF David Peskin full Reverse Mortgage Daily Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF) is one of the nation’s largest reverse lenders, standing as a top 5 company based on Reverse Market Insight's list of the industry's top lenders.RMF President David Peskin sits down with Reverse Mortgage Daily Editor Chris Clow to discuss the realities inherent in running a major reverse mortgage lender, charting his own journey into a leadership position in the industry as well as the unique perspectives that come from serving as a reverse mortgage thought leader.Listen to this episode of the RMD Podcast to learn:- Major lessons learned by working through the industry and becoming the head of a major lender- Problems David has had to overcome that someone may not expect he's had to contend with- The biggest forward strides the industry has made over the course of his career- Effective marketing practices, and where the future of the reverse mortgage industry lies 1381 no