Reverse Focus Announces New Web Product

Welcome to the All-New MyLoanOfficer.Us
Purpose-Built for Borrower Education and Lead Generation

Redding, CA, November 9 2018: With over 20 years in the reverse mortgage industry, and 10 years in the digital marketing space, Reverse Focus Inc., is excited to announce the all-new MyLoanOfficer.US website offering. We’ve been engaged in the conversation around reverse mortgage lead gen and digital marketing for many years, and after listening closely to originators nationwide and working with top SEO experts, we’ve developed a turn-key, power-packed website, purpose-built for borrowers and originators alike.

“MyLoanOfficer.US offers borrowers a mobile responsive, intuitive layout, with an easy navigation process, and clear, concise call-to-actions with the ability to easily learn more about the Reverse Mortgage product, and connect directly with Originators through multiple channels.” Says Mike Floth, Reverse Focus’s Director of sales.

Additionally, this new product gives the Originator a sleek online platform to showcase their brand with improved user-experience and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Eric Hiatt, CEO of Reverse Focus shares, “Originators will benefit from our all-new lead-capture technology which allows a borrower to effortlessly type in their property details, and contact information into a lead funnel system, which then is packaged and sent to Sales Engine CRM for workflow sales automation.”

This dynamic online marketing solution is available for only $79 per month and can be set up in less than a day. Call 1-800-805-9328 to level up your reverse mortgage sales and marketing machine today. Learn more about MyLoanOfficer.us at: reversefocus.com/get-started.

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.

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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

 

Huron Valley Financial Acquires Home Point Financial’s Reverse Mortgage Division

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Significantly expands 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage footprint; Industry leader Joshua Shein joins Company as EVP

Ann Arbor, MI, and Owings Mills, MD—June 27, 2017—Huron Valley Financial, Inc. (HVF), a privately held full-service mortgage banking firm, and Fannie Mae seller/servicer, announced today it has acquired Home Point Financial Corporation’s (Home Point) reverse mortgage lending division. The transaction combines Home Point’s nationally-ranked reverse mortgage division led by Joshua Shein, with Huron Valley Financial’s 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage division, led by Mike Gruley. The deal brings together two reverse mortgage industry leaders, who together will propel 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage into a national top-tier firm.

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Josh Shein, Huron Valley Financial, EVP

This acquisition reinforces HVF’s commitment to serving the reverse sector. The company, which launched its 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage division in October 2016, continues to invest in building its national footprint and product offerings. The Home Point team provides 1st Nations Reverse with a turn-key platform, including sales and operations, to quickly position 1st Nations among the top lenders in the country. Through this acquisition, 1st Nations Reverse aims to be licensed in 35 states by the end of 2017 and funding more than $150 million in reverse mortgages annually.

Eric Bradley, President, and CEO of Huron Valley Financial says “This deal is evidence of our commitment to serving the reverse mortgage product and industry at a national level. Through this acquisition, 1st Nations Reverse will be able to continue to play a positive role in advocating reverse mortgages as a responsible financial tool for seniors and their families. I was thrilled to meet the many members of the Home Point Financial Reverse team who share the attributes we value as a company, including their commitment to anticipate and address the needs of current and future customers. We look forward to having Josh join our executive team; his extensive industry expertise and business acumen will be essential as we continue to solidify our position as a top-tier player in the reverse mortgage industry.”

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Mike Gruley, EVP of Reverse Mortgage Lending says, “I could not be more pleased to welcome this team to 1st Nations Reverse Mortgage. Josh has maintained a long and reputable track record of success within our industry, building multiple top ten lending teams; his commitment and expertise in the reverse mortgage space is absolutely unparalleled. I look forward to working with Josh to build a sound, reputable reverse mortgage business.”

“I look forward to being part of the 1st Nations Reverse team. Eric, Mike and the entire leadership team have established a culture and company basedupon shared values. I am excited to significantly expand both our retail and

Mike Gruley, 1st Nations Reverse
Mike Gruley, 1st Nations Reverse

wholesale channels. With more than six trillion dollars in senior home equity, there is a tremendous market opportunity for us to quickly become a top ten nationwide lender, working with consumers to remain in their homes while supporting their retirement goals.” said Mr. Shein.

Shein’s team, with locations throughout the U.S., will be seamlessly integrated into 1st Nations Reverse. He brings more than 17-years’ industry experience to 1st Nations Reverse. Prior to overseeing Home Point Financial’s Reverse division, Shein was Executive Vice President at Maverick Funding’s Reverse Mortgage Network, where he was responsible for building and leading the company’s Reverse Mortgage platform, prior to its acquisition by Home Point Capital in 2015. He joined Maverick Funding from Great Oak Lending Partners, a company he founded in 2001.

Home Point Financial is a subsidiary of Home Point Capital LP, a financial services holding company founded in 2014 and owned by members of management and by investment funds managed by Stone Point Capital LLC.

About Huron Valley Financial

Huron Valley Financial is a privately held full-service mortgage banking firm, and Fannie Mae seller/servicer. The company maintains retail, wholesale, and correspondent lending channels and originates Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA-RD, Jumbo Loans, Construction Loans, Reverse Mortgages, and some portfolio lending products. The company is licensed to lend in 27 states. For more information, please call (800) 650-7441 or visit www.huronvalleyfinancial.com.

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For more information, contact:

Eric D. Bradley, President & CEO Huron Valley Financial
2395 Oak Valley Drive, Suite 200 Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Phone: (734) 669-8000

ebradley@huronvalleyfinancial.com 

United Real Estate Welcomes American Advisors Group as an Approved Reverse Mortgage Lender

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Orange, Calif. (February 21, 2017) – American Advisors Group (AAG) today announced its designation as an approved reverse mortgage lender for United Real Estate, an innovative and fast-growing real estate and franchise company. AAG will attend United’s annual convention next month in Austin, Texas.

Jesse Allen: Senior Vice President of National Field Sales
Jesse Allen: Senior Vice President of National Field Sales

As an approved lender, AAG will educate United agents on reverse mortgage loans to present senior clientele an additional financing solution forhome purchase. The government-insured HECM for Purchase loan

enables older Americans, age 62 and over to combine a reverse mortgage with the equity from the sale of a previous home (or from other savings and assets) to buy their next primary home in a single transaction. A key advantage of the HECM for Purchase loan is that the borrower isn’t required to make monthly mortgage payments. The loan does not become due and payable until the last surviving borrower or eligible non-borrowing spouse leaves the home, or fails to comply with loan terms – like paying property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and for home maintenance.

“We’re proud to work with United Real Estate’s agents to deepen their knowledge about this critical product specifically designed for their senior clients’ needs,” said Jesse Allen, Senior Vice President of AAG’s national field sales team. Allen continued, “AAG will provide United with our comprehensive product training and support resources, helping them personalize the senior purchase experience.”

United Real Estate achieved unprecedented growth last year, expanding its national network by over 1,200 agents and servicing over 10,000 clients. The company plans to add 36 new market centers and multiply its agent and transaction counts in 2017.

According to United Real Estate President, Peter Giese, “We look forward to introducing AAG to our agents at the United annual convention next month and to kicking off their reverse mortgage education.” He stated, “More than forty-three percent of our selling clients are baby boomers. It’s critical to our growth, and to our ability to serve this large segment, that we are able to share the available tools to assist them through their real estate decision-making process.” 

About United Real Estate

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Peter Giese, President: United Real Estate

 

United Real Estate – a division of the United Real Estate Group – was founded with the purpose of offering solutions to the challenges facing agents in the residential real estate brokerage industry. The company was named as a “frontrunner” in the real estate industry in 2013, “part of the next generation of real estate brokers” in 2014, as well as being listed in the “Power 200 Most Influential” in 2015, 2016 and 2017 by the Stefan Swanepoel Power 200 TRENDS Report. United Real Estate has more than 50 offices and over 2,700 agents. 

About American Advisors Group

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

AAG has a 96 percent customer satisfaction rating and is a proud member of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA). To learn more about American Advisors Group and reverse mortgage loans, please visit the company’s website at www.americanadvisorsgroup.com

 

 

For media inquiries, please email pr@aag.com.

Nationwide Equities donates $15,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

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Nationwide Equities Partners, Glenn Wallace and Paul Lamparillo, presenting a $15,185 check to St. Jude Program Director, Pamela Geiger.
Nationwide Equities Partners, Glenn Wallace and Paul Lamparillo, presenting a $15,185 check to St. Jude Program Director, Pamela Geiger.

MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 4, 2017 — It’s the season of giving and in that spirit Nationwide Equities has made a generous contribution to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  Nationwide ran a gift giving campaign whereby the employees were asked to help this charitable organization that focuses on treatment and research of kids with cancer.  The company then matched the employee’s contribution dollar for dollar.  At a ceremony held at the corporate offices of Nationwide Equities, a check was presented to Pamela Geiger, Program Director for St. Jude, in the amount of $15,185.  Almost the entire staff of over 140 people participated in the campaign. “It was very heart-warming that the entire company got involved in this very worthy cause,” stated Glenn Wallace, Nationwide’s president.  “We support several charities during the year, however, this is the first time we got all the employees involved and, it was a total group effort,” remarked Paul Lamparillo, Nationwide’s CEO.

Since opening its doors more than 50 years ago, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital has made a remarkable impact on sick children’s lives all over the world. The research and treatments developed at St. Jude have brought survival rates for children’s cancer from 20% to over 80%. A large part of every dollar donated to the hospital is given directly to the treatment and care for the children and their families. So much, in fact, that no St. Jude family ever receives a bill.

Nationwide Equities is one of the largest reverse mortgage lenders in the nation with 32 offices spanning 37 states.  The company was founded in 1999 and has grown from a single office with 2 employees to its current size with over 150 employees.  Although its original focus was traditional conventional mortgages, Nationwide Equities changed strategies in 2010.  Now, as one of the top reverse mortgage lenders in the US, they are assisting many homeowners 62 and over realize their retirement dreams.

AAG Hires Jesse Q. Allen to Lead National Field Sales Team

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American Advisors Group’s Newest Television Commercial Features Noted Academics

Orange, Calif. (October 31, 2016)  – American Advisors Group (AAG), the leading reverse mortgage lender in the nation, named industry sales veteran Jesse Allen as the company’s Senior Vice President of National Field Sales.

Jesse Allen: Senior Vice President of National Field Sales
Jesse Allen: Senior Vice President of National Field Sales
Allen was responsible for running Bank of America’s reverse mortgage line of business, one of the largest reverse mortgage platforms in the history of the industry during its time. His most recent position was as SVP of Sales Enablement and Execution for Bank of America’s home loans retail sales division. In this role, he was accountable for developing and growing B2B relationships and volume with builders and realtors. He also drove the division’s strategic change initiatives and had oversight of new hire onboarding as well as learning and development.

“It’s a privilege to join the AAG team and engage in the important work of helping seniors thoughtfully access home equity to achieve their retirement goals,” said Allen. He continued, “I’m excited to help enhance our industry-leading platform, extend our reach and serve even more customers.”

Allen’s breadth and depth of expertise in banking, reverse mortgage lending and sales management positions him well for his new role at AAG. “Our strategic vision has always been to grow AAG’s national field sales channel and we’re proud to demonstrate our commitment by investing in someone of Jesse’s caliber to build out the organization,” stated Reza Jahangiri, AAG chief executive officer.

AAG leads the reverse mortgage lending market by volume, year-to-date through September 2016, with 8,033 HECM endorsements. This is more than two and a half times the loan volume of any other lender in the space.

About American Advisors Group

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

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

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Turtzer at 949-751-4481 or email pr@aag.com.

 

 

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Tom Selleck Named American Advisors Group National Spokesman

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Acclaimed actor to help expand awareness  about reverse mortgage loans for retirement planning 

Orange, Calif. (June 2016) – American Advisors Group (AAG), the leading reverse mortgage lender in the U.S., today announced Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Tom Selleck as its national spokesperson. Selleck is currently starring as NYPD Commissioner Frank Reagan on the CBS hit series “Blue Bloods” and is also the star of the popular “Jesse Stone” movie franchise based on the Robert B. Parker novels.

The announcement kicks off AAG’s launch of a refreshed, multi-faceted marketing campaign, which will include ads, a new AAG tagline and updated collateral. Together with Selleck, the company will continue to focus efforts on educating older Americans, their family members and caregivers about reverse mortgage loans that can help achieve financial stability in retirement.

Selleck - TomAfter the passing of AAG’s previous spokesperson, former Senator Fred Thompson, the company spent months exploring potential spokespeople to represent the AAG brand. According to Chief Creative Officer Teague McGrath, “Our research reinforced the widespread recognition and respect that Tom Selleck has garnered among Americans and crosses generations. We believe he is the best candidate for the job and we’re thrilled to have him on board.”

A U.S. Army veteran, Selleck served in the 160th Infantry of the California Army National Guard from 1967 to 1973 and has worked tirelessly on behalf of veterans through various organizations. In 1997, Congress awarded Selleck the Horizon Award. This honor is presented to individuals from the private sector who have contributed to expanding opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life. Selleck is particularly proud of being a board member of the Josephson Institute of Ethics, as the national spokesperson for the Character Counts Coalition. He considers himself privileged to have served together with the late Barbara Jordan, a hero of his who also served as the first African American female elected to the United States House of Representatives.

AAG Chief Executive Officer Reza Jahangiri added, “It’s critical we partner with a spokesperson that older homeowners trust and with whom they feel a connection.” He explained, “I am confident that Tom, with his stature and credibility, will greatly assist us in continuing the conversation about the importance of home equity in retirement planning. He has been a welcome guest in American households for nearly 50 years and his record of service speaks for itself. We’re proud he’s part of the team.”

About his new role, Selleck said, “I am pleased and proud to be working with AAG.  It was, after all, Fred Thompson who sparked my interest in reverse mortgages. I strongly believe that it is important for many Americans 62 and older, and just as importantly for their families, to know that a reverse mortgage can help them stay in their homes without giving up their ownership.”

About American Advisors Group

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

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

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Turtzer at 949-751-4481 or email pr@aag.com.

VP of National Association of Appraisers Joins Landmark Network as Chief Appraiser

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John Dingeman: Chief Appraiser, Landmark Network

Van Nuys, CA, March 14, 2016 –

Landmark Network, Inc., a leading provider of valuation management services and technology for lenders and brokers, announced the addition of John Dingeman to their team as Chief Appraiser. In his role, Mr. Dingeman will be responsible for all planning, organization, and supervision over appraisal quality control functions.

“I am extremely honored and fortunate to have this opportunity; an opportunity to join a team of like-minded, dedicated and driven individuals who are interested in serving our clients, valued panel appraisers and especially the consumer.  Together we will work towards our continued success and escalate our status as the preferred Appraisal Management Company for all lenders and a trusted partner for all appraiser vendors.”

-John Dingeman

Mr. Dingeman is a California, Arizona and Nevada Certified Residential Appraiser and registered Property Tax Agent in Arizona.  He also serves as the Past President and Lobbyist for the Coalition of Arizona Appraisers (CoAA), and is the current Vice-President of the National Association of Appraisers (NAA). He has extensive experience in the appraisal of single-family residential dwellings, small income producing properties, and vacant land. He is also an FHA appraiser and specializes in HUD/REO properties. Mr. Dingeman has assisted in the development of continuing education course materials approved by the Arizona Board of Appraisal and is a faculty member and continuing education instructor for the Columbia Institute.

“We’re excited to have John join the Landmark team.  He brings a solid reputation and years of appraisal industry experience to the position and we look forward to him strengthening both our client and vendor relationships.”  – Hunter Gorog, President & COO

About Landmark Network:

Landmark Network is a Los Angeles-based appraisal management company that offers a full range of national valuation and technology solutions. With a branch office in New Jersey and an east coast operations center in Maine, Landmark stands apart by paying premium rates and selecting appraisers based on the specifics of each assignment. Landmark included on Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies for 3 out of the last 5 years; and was named a top Service Provider by Mortgage Executive Magazine.

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For inquiries:

Erik Richard CEO erichard@landmarknetwork.com 888.272.1214×704
Hunter Gorog President & COO hgorog@landmarknetwork.com 888.272.1214×706

 

Home Point Financial Hires Steven Sless

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Media Contact:

Leslie Kiesel

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

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

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

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

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

 

About Home Point Financial Corporation

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