Posts Tagged ‘reverse mortgage guides’

Reverse Mortgage Guides Adds Videos

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

header-logoReverse Mortgage Guides added two new videos for consumers to the site today.  The videos can also be found on YouTube.  Reverse Mortgage Guides is excited to be able to offer this valuable feature to our visitors.

The videos can currently be found on the “What is a Reverse Mortgage” page and the “Pros and Cons” page.  More videos will be added soon.

In addition, if you would like to contribute a video to the site, please comment below or contact reva.minkoff (at) reversemortgageguides.org.

Reverse Mortgage Guides Launches Section for Reverse Mortgage Lenders

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

header-logoReverse Mortgage Guides is pleased to announce the launch of a new section of the site entitled, “Tools for Lenders.” The Tools for Lenders section includes tools for reverse mortgage lenders and loan officers, as well as for those wishing to enter the reverse mortgage industry.  Some features include:

- a free downloadable reverse mortgage calculator

- a reverse mortgage industry job board

- a link to the industry news section of Reverse Mortgage News

- an article with advice on how to get started in the reverse mortgage industry

We expect the section to continue to grow in the future, and welcome feedback as to what you would like to see in the section. In addition, we have decided to open the section to advertising. If you are interested in advertising within the lender section, contact reva.minkoff (at) reversemortgageguides.org.

A link to the section can be found in the footer of nearly any page on Reverse Mortgage Guides.

Glossary Posted on Reverse Mortgage Guides

Friday, August 14th, 2009

A reverse mortgage glossary has been posted on Reverse Mortgage Guides. The glossary contains the definitions of common reverse mortgage terms that might not be familiar to the average person. Please check this glossary even if you have read past blog posts on the topic, as the definitions have been edited.

Are any terms missing? Contact us to let us know.

Reverse Mortgage Glossary

Announcing the Reverse Mortgage Guide Association Membership and Certification Program

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

The Reverse Mortgage Guides Association is pleased to announce the launch of their membership and certification programs.  These programs will provide ways for members to increase their knowledge of the reverse mortgage industry and to prove that knowledge in the form of a rigorous certification test.  

Benefits of Membership

· Membership badge for website and print materials

· Subscription to weekly reverse mortgage news update

· Access to Reverse Mortgage Competency Certification Test for current and potential employees

· Directory listing on www.ReverseMortgageGuides.org

 

Certification Test Benefits

· Certification badge for websites and print materials

· Demonstrates knowledge and competency to prospective clients

· Test can be used as a screening tool for potential employees

· Test updated quarterly with current guidelines

 

About the Certification Test

· 30 questions

· Covers all aspects of reverse mortgages and federal compliance including RESPA

· Variety of question-types

· Timed—15 minutes maximum

· 60% or above required to pass

· Test is administered online

· Test results delivered within 2 business days

The cost is only $100 for the annual membership, and $50 per test administration. 

For more information or to sign up, please email reva.minkoff (at) reversemortgageguides.org. 

Introducing the Reverse Mortgage Guides Forums

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

I just wanted to take a minute to let everyone know about a new feature on our site, the Reverse Mortgage Guide Forums. The forums are a place for people to post reverse mortgage questions and answers, and hopefully begin a dialogue in realtime within the confines of the site. 

While no registration is necessary, posts are being moderated to prevent spam, offensive content, etc.  Please take a moment to check them out and join the conversation. 

The forums can be found by clicking on the “Forum” tab off of any page on the site or at the url below: http://www.reversemortgageguides.org/forums/