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Fairway Mortgage Named to Best Reverse Mortgage Lenders Lists

By NAIFA-Texas on 12/9/24 9:30 AM

This Article is Brought to you by NAIFA-Texas Sponsor, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - The Michael Inkman Team

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation has been named on CNBC’s Best Reverse Mortgage Lenders list, as well as Money.com’s 2024 Best Reverse Mortgage Companies.

 

In creating the list, CNBC considered dozens of lenders’ customer service, ease of applications, perks, affordability, and details about their reverse mortgage options. After CNBC tallied its findings, Fairway Mortgage was chosen as the Best Reverse Mortgage Lender for Speedy Closings. Money.com evaluated product offerings, customer reviews, regulatory records, and online presence, and named Fairway the Best Reverse Mortgage Lender for Homebuyers.

This combination of speedy closings and top of market service to homebuyers makes Fairway an excellent choice for a HECM for Purchase loan, allowing those over 62 to increase their purchasing power or retain more cash from the sale of their homes.

Dan Ventura, President of Fairway’s Reverse group, acknowledged the efficiency of the HECM originations at Fairway: “One of Fairway’s Core Values is Speed To Respond, and our Operations teams take pride in their ability to close loans quicker and smoother than anyone else in the industry. In a purchase scenario, timing is of the essence, and we strive to guarantee a fast, and customer-focused experience.”

With that sentiment in mind, and building on its award-winning speed and efficiency in the mortgage industry, Fairway is announcing the launch of its “15-Day Close” initiative for HECM loans. Having already fostered a reputation for closing loans faster than the competition, this new program aims to set even higher standards for customer satisfaction.

Laya Tate, SVP Reverse Underwriting at Fairway, celebrated the launch of the new initiative: “Historically we have closed loans in 17 days or less – now we are gearing up to close loans even faster through being ‘effectively efficient’ throughout the process from origination through closing. By further streamlining processes and maintaining clear communication with clients, Fairway is committed to delivering an unparalleled reverse mortgage experience – in less time.”

If you want to work with an award-winning mortgage team, reach out to Michael Inkman today.

Topics: #NAIFAProud Sponsor Fairway
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Welcome New NAIFA-Texas Members

By NAIFA-Texas on 12/2/24 1:29 PM

NAIFA-Texas is excited to welcome the following new members. We look forward to their involvement are honored for them to join our great network of financial professionals!

Topics: #NAIFAProud new members
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NAIFA Houston Annual Awards Dinner Recognizes Top Members

By NAIFA-Texas on 11/25/24 3:52 PM

NAIFA Houston held their Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at The Briar Club to recognize members who have went above and beyond, both professionally and personally. 

The evening began with NAIFA Houston President, Lena Allouche offering a warm welcome to guests in attendance and highlighting the Houston Awards Committee, the Houston President's Cabinet members, as well as the Houston Past Presidents in attendance at the dinner. Lena then moved on to thank the Awards Dinner event sponsors that included National Life Group, 1847 Financial, Strategic Financial Group, and Exam One Houston.

NAIFA Houston Past President and NAIFA-Texas Past President, Joey Ussery graciously accepted the role of emcee for the evening and presented the awards. Awards presented throughout the evening included the NAIFA National Quality Award, the NAIFA Houston Rising Star Award, the NAIFA Houston Financial Planner of the Year Award, and the NAIFA Houston Hall of Fame Award.

Following the awards presentations, the 2025 NAIFA Houston Board of Directors were sworn into office. 

Topics: #NAIFAProud Awards Texas NAIFA Houston
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Welcome New NAIFA-Texas Members

By NAIFA-Texas on 11/1/24 10:30 AM

NAIFA-Texas is excited to welcome the following new members. We look forward to their involvement are honored for them to join our great network of financial professionals!

Topics: #NAIFAProud new members
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NAIFA-Texas Long Term Care Webinar & Resources

By NAIFA-Texas on 10/30/24 10:28 AM

NAIFA-Texas teamed up with industry all-stars to bring long-term care experts together for a focused webinar session. Guest speakers included, Karry Ballinger of Ballinger Insurance, Wendy Boglioli who is an Olympic gold medalist and healthy aging advocate, and Jeremy Veryser of OneAmerica. The session was moderated by Derek True, NAIFA-Dallas Secretary. 

Topics: Long-Term Care #NAIFAProud Long-Term Care Insurance Webinar Texas Recording Resources
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NAIFA-Texas & TALHI Host Financial 101 Panel

By NAIFA-Texas on 10/23/24 11:52 AM

NAIFA-Texas and TALHI (Texas Association of Life & Health Insurers) hosted a Financial 101 panel discussion in Austin, Texas on October 16, 2024 with staff from the Senate Business & Commerce Committee and the House Insurance Committee. 

Panelists for the event included Jason Talley, NAIFA-Texas Government Relations Chair, Rick Demko, NAIFA-Texas President Elect, and Jennifer Cawley, CEO of TALHI. Also in attendance was NAIFA-Texas Lobbyist, Caitlin Flanders. The event was well attended and topics included discussions on budgeting, protection products and investing for the future. Another great example of industry collaboration leading up to the start of the 89th Legislature.

Please enjoy a few photos captured from the session.

Topics: #NAIFAProud Texas TALHI
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NAIFA Houston Virtual Meeting with Diane R. Boyle

By NAIFA-Texas on 10/15/24 3:05 PM

NAIFA Houston held a virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 featuring NAIFA National's Diane R. Boyle focused on the topic of taxes, "Taxing Exercises Beyond Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies". 

2025 will be a year of enormous risk in the tax policy debate needed to address expiring tax provisions, government spending and the federal debt. The scope of potential adverse changes will certainly include tax rules governing life and health insurance, annuities, retirement savings, and employer-provided benefits. Explore how to shape the legislative outcomes to benefit your business and clients regardless of the election results.

Learn how to prepare for this tax showdown with:
  • Insights into elections and tax challenges
  • Methods to positively influence policy
  • Techniques to leverage storytelling

 

Topics: #NAIFAProud Texas NAIFA Houston Recording
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NAIFA Pineywoods Membership Luncheon with Congressman Moran

By NAIFA-Texas on 10/7/24 2:00 PM

NAIFA Pineywoods of East Texas was honored to have U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran speak during their October 2024 membership luncheon meeting this past week. Congressman Moran discussed a 'Summary of Financial Services Legislation on Capital Hill".

Other notable guests in attendance included Congressman Moran's Senior Advisor, Jalam Lewis, the East Texas District Director for Senator John Cornyn, Sara Butler, the District Representative for Congressman Pete Sessions, Melinda Kartye, a Senior Staffer for State Senator Bryan Hughes, Reece DeWoodyState Representative Cody Harris, State Representative-Elect Daniel Alders, as well as Representatives for State Senator Robert Nichols' office.

Topics: #NAIFAProud Texas NAIFA Pineywoods of East Texas NAIFA POET
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Welcome New NAIFA-Texas Members

By NAIFA-Texas on 10/1/24 8:38 AM

NAIFA-Texas is excited to welcome the following new members. We look forward to their involvement are honored for them to join our great network of financial professionals!

Topics: #NAIFAProud new members
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Shark Mindset presented by Walter Bond

By NAIFA-Texas on 9/30/24 11:21 AM

NAIFA-Texas was joined by former NBA player, Walter Bond for a Performance Workshop, Shark Mindset. Watch the recording and discover how to elevate your sales game and dominate the competition!

Topics: #NAIFAProud Texas NAIFA Texas

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