Industry Veteran Robert Sivori Joins Ibis Software Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2024

Contact:

Gerald C. Wagner

Ibis Software Corporation

Phone: (510) 217-8775

Email: RevMort@gmail.com

 

Industry Veteran Robert Sivori Joins Ibis Software Board of Directors


Alameda, California: Ibis Software Corporation proudly announces the appointment of Robert Sivori as a Director, effective March 1, 2024.

Bringing a wealth of experience from the reverse mortgage industry, Sivori joins Ibis Software as a Director, poised to contribute significantly to the company’s strategic growth initiatives.

 

Sivori’s extensive background includes serving as an executive of respected organizations such as Celink, Reverse Mortgage Investment Trust, MetLife Bank, EverBank Reverse Mortgage, and BNY Mortgage Company. He also brings a longstanding directorship with the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders’ Association (NRMLA), further enhancing his expertise in the field. A bio accompanies this release. 

 

“Joining Ibis Software represents an exciting opportunity to leverage my industry insights and contribute to the company’s ongoing success,” said Robert Sivori, newly appointed Director.

 

Jerry Wagner, President of Ibis Software, along with the entire team, extends a warm welcome to Bob and expresses eagerness to collaborate closely with him, leveraging his invaluable expertise.

 

About Ibis Software Corporation:

 

For over two decades, Ibis Software Corporation has been at the forefront of innovation, introducing the first non-HUD software for calculating and disclosing Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), the most popular form of reverse mortgages. Ibis has served esteemed clients such as Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, J.B. Nutter, the Senior Lending Network, and M&T Bank. Presently, Ibis focuses on providing software solutions to HUD-approved HECM loan counselors, alongside offering the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) with its widely acclaimed online reverse mortgage calculator.

 

Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage Expands Wholesale Team with New Hires

Contact:

Michelle Sexton
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
402-351-2962
michelle.sexton@mutualofomaha.com
February 26, 2024

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 


SAN DIEGO, CA — Mutual of Omaha Mortgage announced the expansion of its wholesale division with the addition of two industry veterans to its sales team. Kathleen Martinez and Darren Primicias have been appointed as national wholesale account executives for the mortgage company.

In their new roles, they will work to further expand Mutual’s footprint by signing up new brokers and lenders nationally.


Prior to joining Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Primicias served as a wholesale account representative at Open Mortgage and Martinez served as a wholesale account representative at Liberty Reverse Mortgage.


“Kathy and Darren are seasoned veterans, both bringing more than a decade of experience to our wholesale division,” said Mark O’Neil, senior vice president of wholesale at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. “We had a breakout year in 2023 and we think the experience and knowledge they bring to our team will help us further propel Mutual’s third-party business. We are proud to be expanding during a challenging time for our industry, and we think the investments we are making now will set our programs up for a strong future.”


If you would like more information about these recent changes, please contact Michelle Sexton at (402) 351-2962 or michelle.sexton@mutualofomaha.com.


About Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
A subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage offers a variety of home financing and refinancing options as well as industry-leading reverse mortgage products to help its customers through life’s transitions. For more information about Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, visit www.mutualmortgage.com.


About Mutual of Omaha
Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a highly rated, Fortune 500 organization offering a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses, and groups throughout the United States. As a mutual company, Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policyholders and committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. For more information about Mutual of Omaha, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.


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Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage Expands Wholesale Team with Key Management Hire

Contact:
Mark O’Neil
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
moneil@mutualmortgage.com
941-661-4688
October 16, 2023

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage Expands Wholesale Team with Key Management Hire

Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage has appointed industry veteran Jennifer Allen as Wholesale Operations Manager. Allen brings more than 20 years of mortgage experience, including 15 years focused on reverse mortgage underwriting and operations.

 

“Jennifer brings a wealth of industry experience to our leadership team, including a strong credit background and an innovative mindset that will be pivotal in helping Mutual of Omaha Mortgage grow,” said Rachael Loonam, Senior Vice President of Operations at Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. “Jennifer will be an important voice and asset to our leadership team, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the future.”

 

Prior to joining Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Allen held management roles at various companies within the reverse mortgage industry, including most recently serving as the Wholesale Underwriting Manager at Longbridge Financial.

 

“Every reverse mortgage loan is more important than ever, especially as our industry faces challenges,” Allen said. “I’m excited to bring my experience to this role, so I can work closely with both our sales team and partners to make sure we close as many of these loans as possible for our borrowers.”

 

About Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

A subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage offers a variety of home financing and refinancing options as well as industry-leading reverse mortgage products to help its customers through life’s transitions. For more information about Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, visit www.mutualmortgage.com.

 

About Mutual of Omaha 

Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a highly rated, Fortune 500 organization offering a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses, and groups throughout the United States. As a mutual company, Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policyholders and committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. For more information about Mutual of Omaha, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.

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Mutual of Omaha Mortgage expands Wholesale Team

Contact:
Michelle Sexton
Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
michelle.sexton@mutualofomaha.com
402-351-2962
January 17, 2023

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Invests in Reverse Mortgage Growth, Expanding its Wholesale Team with Experienced Industry Leaders

SAN DIEGO, CA —Mutual of Omaha Mortgage is demonstrating its continued commitment to growth in its reverse mortgage business by adding a group of veteran wholesale leaders to its team.

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has appointed Mark O’Neil, former Wholesale National Sales Leader for Reverse Mortgage Funding (RMF), which recently exited the mortgage business, as its new Senior Vice President of Wholesale.

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has also added the following experienced Account Executives from the former RMF team:

  • Laura Bihuniak
  • Brian Boccia
  • John Burich
  • Dylan Cohen
  • Brandy Edwards
  • Daniel Gleadle
  • Peter Kulis
  • Anissa Palmatier
  • Jaimee Scott

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has also added Jaime Girard as Partner Support Leader. Girard formerly served as RMF’s Relationship Manager Leader. She’ll be joined by five Partner Support Specialists from RMF.

“At Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, we believe strongly in the reverse mortgage product and the solutions it provides, so we are investing for the future,” said Alex Pistone, Reverse Mortgage President for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. “We’re proud to be a subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha, a highly-rated company with more than 100 years of stability and service. We have the strength and resources to invest in growth and this opportunity to add incredible talent and experience to our wholesale division fits perfectly with our long-term strategy.”

This move comes after RMF announced layoffs and filed for bankruptcy in late November 2022.

“The team and I were looking for a new home with an established wholesale team where we could continue to grow and provide great service to our clients. It did not take long to recognize that Mutual of Omaha Mortgage has all the resources we could ask for,” O’Neil said. “This is a well-run organization with a veteran support staff, sales-friendly culture, and the most recognizable brand in our industry. And I think the fact that Mutual of Omaha Mortgage brought all of us on speaks volumes about their commitment to growing this business.”

Mutual of Omaha first entered the reverse mortgage market when it purchased Synergy One Lending and its subsidiary Retirement Funding Solutions (RFS) in 2018.

If you would like more information about these recent changes, please contact Honeyleen Gonzales at 619-794-1821 or hgonzales@mutualmortgage.com.

About Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

A subsidiary of Mutual of Omaha, Mutual of Omaha Mortgage offers a variety of home financing and refinancing options as well as industry-leading reverse mortgage products to help its customers through life’s transitions. For more information about Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, visit www.mutualmortgage.com

About Mutual of Omaha

Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a highly rated, Fortune 500 organization offering a variety of insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses, and groups throughout the United States. As a mutual company, Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policyholders and committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. For more information about Mutual of Omaha, visit www.mutualofomaha.com.

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AmericanSenior.com, a HighTechLending company debuts new campaign commercials.

PRNEWSWIRE— IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 10TH 2021.

PRNEWSWIRE— IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, NOVEMBER 16TH 2021.

HighTechLending DBA AmericanSenior.com is excited to announce the release of the first television commercials featuring Don Currie, President of HighTechLending, as the company spokesperson.  The commercial features actual AmericanSenior.com clients telling their stories of their personal financial situations and how a Reverse Mortgage positively impacted their lives.  The spots, which will be running across national networks this month, will focus on telling the story of AmericanSenior clients while educating viewers on the personal touch and other features that set AmericanSenior apart from the competition. “AmericanSenior treats its customers like family” states one of the testimonials.

 

The upcoming commercial series will continue to reinforce the benefits and features of reverse mortgages, as well as giving every client financial peace of mind in their retirement years. The commercials are running across cable and national networks including CNN, LIF, and FBN.

“The focus is always life-changing financial solutions that exceed your retirement goals. You’ll love our attentive support at every step in the process– quickly addressing your concerns and working at your pace. Our clients are always telling us we make them feel at ease with their financial decisions and the overall loan experience and it doesn’t stop there. We’re committed to your long-term stability, even after your loan has closed. We’re always here to give you sound, objective mortgage advice. ,” Don Currie, President of HighTechLending DBA AmericanSenior.com.

AmericanSenior.com, a HighTechLending, Inc. company purpose is to provide mature Americans over the age of 62 the opportunity to convert a portion of the equity in their home to tax-free cash, called a “reverse mortgage”, while also providing optional monthly mortgage payments.  The senior must continue to make property tax and insurance payments or risk foreclosure.  The program has been particularly helpful to those who have seen their retirement investments shrink as a result of the economy, are at risk of losing their homes due to an inability to make monthly payments or are looking to defer taking Social Security benefits early in their retirement.Taking out a reverse mortgage plan is one of the major decisions a customer can make and at AmericanSenior.com we believe that they should have the best possible choice and working with HUD-Approved counseling services which is vital in determining the flexibility to access further funds.

To learn more about AmericanSenior and the television commercials, please visit americansenior.com/tv.

 About AmericanSenior

AmericanSenior is the retail provider of reverse mortgage products allowing homeowners aged 62 and older to convert some of their home equity into tax-free cash without having to sell their home. AmericanSenior is a HighTechLending company and operates in most states across the U.S.  HighTechLending DBA AmericanSenior also offers the conventional 30-year fixed mortgage if that is the best option for the senior.

 

About HighTechLending, Inc.

Founded by President Don Currie and SVP Erika Macias, our winning strategy consists of a carefully crafted blend of excellent price, niche product offerings, and exceptional customer service. This concept combines the winning combination: paperless loan process with automated underwriting.

Don Currie has over 40 years of experience in the mortgage banking and real estate industry. He opened HighTechLending in June of 2006 as a mortgage bank specializing in high technology paperless loan processes. HighTechLending offers Fannie Mae (30-year conventional fixed mortgage), FHA, and Reverse Mortgages. Mrs. Erika Macias-White has over 25 years in the mortgage banking industry. She was the Senior Vice President of Wholesale Operating for IMPAC and helped launch the opening of HighTechLending in 2006. She currently oversees all production operations and is a strong bridge between the sales directives and the operational goals.

HighTechLending, Inc. is a mortgage bank focused on providing Brokers with price, product, and exceptional customer service. For more information and to obtain an instant rate quote, please visit www.HighTechLending.com

 

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Launches New Mobile App

Contact:
Michelle Meisinger
Mutual of Omaha
402-351-2962
michelle.meisinger@mutualofomaha.com
December 18, 2020 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage Launches New Mobile App 

Omaha, NE – Mutual of Omaha Mortgage recently launched a mobile app for its reverse mortgage loan programs, including the HECM for Purchase (H4P) product. The free app is an industry-first tool for potential reverse mortgage clients, their family and friends, and their trusted advisors to learn more about the programs offered and start the loan application process.   

“We are excited to bring this new technology to our Reverse Mortgage customers,” said Chris Kargacos, executive vice president of national sales for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. “We feel this innovative solution will allow us to better serve our customers at the highest level, especially in this current environment.” 

The app uses new technology to offer users convenience at their fingertips, including the following features: 

  • An online application allows borrowers to begin the application process using a mobile device or a desktop computer. 
  • Borrowers can easily take pictures and upload required supporting documents to their account via mobile device or desktop computer.  
  • Loan milestone notifications keep borrowers and real estate agents up-to-date on the status of their transaction.  
  • A built-in chat feature allows users to communicate in real–time with their loan officer and/or real estate agent. 
  • Mortgage calculators provide borrowers or real estate agents a convenient way to calculate their loan amounts or proceeds from a HECM for Purchase or reverse mortgage. 
  • Additional information about the HECM for Purchase and other reverse mortgage programs.  

“This app is a game-changer for our reverse mortgage industry,” said John Metcalf, vice president of sales technology and strategy for Mutual of Omaha Mortgage. “Its features help keep our customers informed and connected, makes processes faster and more efficient, and provides them with the option to conduct their business virtually. Historically, much of the process was done face-to-face, so being able to facilitate these activities from a mobile device or a computer is a big advantage, especially right now.” 

For more information, visit mutualreverse.com/app/. The app can be downloaded for free in the App Store and Google Play Store by searching “Mutual of Omaha Mortgage”. 

About Mutual of Omaha Mortgage
Founded in 1909, Mutual of Omaha is a highly rated, Fortune 500 organization offering insurance and financial products for individuals, businesses, and groups throughout the United States. As a mutual company, Mutual of Omaha is owned by its policyholders and committed to providing outstanding service to its customers. Mutual of Omaha Mortgage offers a variety of home financing and refinancing options as well as industry-leading reverse mortgage products to help its customers through life’s transitions. For more information about Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, visit mutualreverse.com. 

AMC offers no-charge 2nd HECM appraisal if required

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MyAMC, LLC Offers Exclusive Program for Reverse Mortgage Appraisals

Company Extends a New Offering to Mitigate Costs to Seniors and Lenders.

DALLAS, April 2, 2019 — MyAMC, LLC, a nationwide valuation services provider, announced today a unique program offering a second appraisal at no additional cost to the Borrower if the first does not pass the Federal Housing Administration’s collateral assessment.   The new offer arrives on the heels of the latest policy changes enacted by the FHA to require a second appraisal when the first appraisal does not meet their initial requirements.  This has created a challenge within the industry, often forcing the Borrower to pay for the cost of the second valuation or, for the lender to absorb the cost or otherwise lose the transaction.  Recognizing this as a burden to the seniors that reverse mortgages are designed to help, MyAMC is determined to stand behind the quality of its appraisals and offer this program as a solution to the industry and their customers.

Since 2004, MyAMC has offered high-quality residential valuation services nationwide servicing mortgage origination channels such as banks, credit unions, wholesalers and brokers.  Additionally, the company offers post-closing quality control and compliance audit services to a broad range of lenders and their investors.  “Having previously worked in the reverse mortgage industry, we are aware of the benefits but also the on-going challenges of delivering such a product as a potential retirement solution”, said Sean Bobbitt, Managing Director of MyAMC.  “We have decided to offer a program that we feel will benefit both seniors and the financial professionals providing this service”.

MyAMC is dedicated in continuing to provide the highest quality valuation services compliant with investor, state, and federal requirements.  The new program is available immediately.  For additional information, contact Kim Wagoner kim.wagoner@myamc.com at (214) 572-2537 or visit www.myamc.com.

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Reverse Focus Presents their Most Powerful Product Suite

Reverse Focus Website 2019

OUR MOST POWERFUL PRODUCT SUITE, PRESENTED ON OUR ALL NEW WEBSITE.
Reverse Focus brings over 50 years of combined experience in reverse mortgage sales and marketing to your business.

Reverse Focus Website 2019

Redding, CA, January 2, 2019: Reverse Focus is excited to share a brand new website for ReverseFocus.com and the newly supercharged, reverse-centric SEO program, which brings proven results to help originators achieve higher rankings, increased revenues, and reach new customers.

Our new website offers a clear picture of our product design, utility, and impact. Our new site features customer success stories, multiple FAQ sections, and offers a sleek, simplified website navigation menu so users can quickly access the information they’re interested in. Additionally, we’re launching a brand new blog, featuring FREE marketing tips and tricks for originators to take advantage of.

Our SEO program was so successful in 2018, we’ve brought on a staff of dedicated SEO experts to service the increased demand and continue helping our customers rank higher in organic search results on Google, Bing and the like. Users will now have a personalized user dashboard, where they can access visualized data on their website link clicks, keyword impressions and can track the progress of their SEO ranking as it continues to provide a return on investment.

Actual Online Dominance User – Search Results Reporting
Actual Online Dominance User – Search Results Reporting

 

Reverse Focus delivers cutting-edge, enterprise solutions for the mortgage banking industry. We provide the ultimate end-to-end toolkit, purpose-built for each stage of the loan lifecycle. We’re partners in multi-channel lead generation, relationship management, and growth strategy.

Our mission is to stay close to our industry and never stop innovating. We are building the strongest community of mortgage leaders in the marketplace.

To learn about Reverse Focus Inc., and our supercharged Online Dominance SEO program, call or click:1-800-805-9328 | https://ReverseFocus.com.

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If you would like more information about Reverse Focus’s digital marketing and CRM solutions, please call Mike Floth at 530.242.4144, or email Mike@ReverseFocus.com