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6 Sure-Fire ways to reach your New Year’s goals

6 Sure-Fire ways to reach your New Year’s goals

Shannon Hicks January 6, 2012 0

Our resolutions lead us to the question: what action steps can I take today to make those goals a reality? Here's 6 tips to hit full speed by February

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Closing out 2011

Closing out 2011

Shannon Hicks January 3, 2012 4

December 2011 Top 100 HECM Lenders Report December’s report gives us a peek at what to expect in 2012… fewer overall endorsements industry-wide but more loans per lender. Many lenders should see continued substantial

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Reverse Mortgage Industry – 7 Trends to watch for in 2012

Reverse Mortgage Industry – 7 Trends to watch for in 2012

Shannon Hicks January 2, 2012 0

Here are 7 trends we expect to see in 2012 for our industry. Some expected and some will come as a surprise

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5 Reasons you don’t want to be a superhero

5 Reasons you don’t want to be a superhero

Shannon Hicks December 29, 2011 1

It's a trap we can all fall into. Learn 5 reasons why you don't want to in the coming year

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Could FHA Insurance premiums increase again?

Could FHA Insurance premiums increase again?

Shannon Hicks December 22, 2011 3

HUD says they are open to increasing premiums. Does that include HECMS? See the pressures of a weak insurance fund and Senate bills are imposing on FHA lending in the future

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Client Attention – The gift you want to give & receive

Client Attention – The gift you want to give & receive

Shannon Hicks December 22, 2011 0

It's a limited and valuable gift. Your attention. More than cards or trinkets, our borrowers and prospects will be duly impressed with your undivided attention

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Horse out of the barn? Industry Leader Update

Horse out of the barn? Industry Leader Update

Shannon Hicks December 19, 2011 7

Is the proverbial "horse out of the barn" when it comes to Reverse Mortgage Tax & Insurance Defaults? A problem that was quietly brewing for more than a decade grew into glaring issue with

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