Reverse mortgage vet Bruce Simmons on success in sales: ‘What is my why?’
Bruce Simmons talked about reverse mortgage sales habits, goal setting, time blocking and why 80% of sales need at least five follow-ups.
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Women take the leadership spotlight at Reverse Mastermind Summit
Three women with prominent roles in the reverse mortgage industry took the stage Tuesday at the Reverse Mastermind Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, to share personal stories and share sales advice.
Reverse Mastermind Summit kicks off with practical advice, choice words
Reverse mortgage professionals converged in Knoxville, Tennessee, this week for the inaugural Reverse Mastermind Summit — a three-day event designed to bolster the sales skills of industry newcomers by immersing them in knowledge from industry veterans.
Reverse Focus co-founder and HECMWorld editor Shannon Hicks to join HighTechLending
Reverse Focus co-founder and longtime HECMWorld editor Shannon Hicks announced Thursday that he will leave the reverse mortgage technology and media firm on May 1 to become chief content officer at HighTechLending.
NRMLA webinar to cover reverse servicing and maturity events
An upcoming NRMLA webinar will dive into reverse mortgage servicing, set-asides, and due-and-payable options, including nonrecourse rules.
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage leads HECM broker endorsement activity in January
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage posted 935 HECM endorsements over the past 12 months, including 113 in January 2026.
New Jersey reverse mortgage counseling bill would have ‘chilling effect’ on senior home equity use, NRMLA says
NRMLA this week sent a letter to a New Jersey lawmaker, stating its opposition to a legislative proposal tied to reverse mortgage counseling requirements in the Garden State.
Older women worry about retirement security, making them prime reverse mortgage candidates
Women who are 50 and older are feeling the pinch of rising costs and economic uncertainty, even as they enjoy time with their family and hobbies, according to a new AARP survey.
Here are the nation’s top reverse mortgage brokers for 2025
Atlantic Avenue Mortgage led HECM broker endorsements in 2025 even as proprietary reverse mortgages now make up 45% of new volume.
Proprietary reverse mortgage market share continues to climb
New View Advisors, which released its initial quarterly index at the end of October, estimated that private-label loans started 2025 with a market share of about 30%. Based on volume in December, that figure grew to represent 45% of originations.