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Navigating Home Equity & Financial Planning

By NAIFA-Texas on 1/6/25 9:00 AM

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

Navigating Home Equity and Financial Planning: Financial Advisor on His Own Reverse Mortgage Loan with Michael Inkman

 

Jim Thompson, a financial advisor, praised the benefits of a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, which he decided to use after recognizing it as a tool to maintain home ownership and financial liquidity, contrary to common fears of losing one’s home.

He appreciates how the reverse mortgage frees up monthly funds and provides a line of credit for personal use. Thompson also commends Michael Inkman from Fairway Mortgage for his friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive approach to clients, highlighting that responsible financial planning is essential for maximizing benefits from such financial products.

As it relates to leveraging home equity, Jim says, “I use the example when you go down to the grocery store, bring your mortgage statements, and say, ‘Look, I have a paid off house.’

And they say, ‘Well, that’s very nice. Good for you. But we use cash here, so that doesn’t really help.’”

 

If you’d like to learn more about HECM loans and how they can be applied to strategic retirement planning, reach out to Michael Inkman today.

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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.

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Fairway Mortgage Ranked #1 in the U.S. for Borrower Satisfaction Among Mortgage Origination Companies by J.D. Power

By NAIFA-Texas on 12/29/23 1:25 PM

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

MADISON, Wis., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, America’s #2 retail mortgage lender overall, was today named #1 for customer satisfaction among mortgage origination companies in the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study. This list is entirely based on client feedback collected by the independent research firm.

“At Fairway we continually talk about the primary need for speed, and the importance of smooth and timely closings.  Borrowers want things to happen ASAP and without any hitches, and we have built our borrowing experience with that in mind,” said Steve Jacobson, the CEO and Founder of Fairway Mortgage. “We have systems in place that prioritize our customers, and we believe this award recognizes that effort.”

“At Fairway we continually talk about the primary need for speed, and the importance of smooth and timely closings. Borrowers want things to happen ASAP and without any hitches, and we have built our borrowing experience with that in mind,” said Steve Jacobson, the CEO and Founder of Fairway Mortgage. “We have systems in place that prioritize our customers, and we believe this award recognizes that effort.”

Integral to Fairway being named the Highest Ranked Mortgage Originator for Customer Satisfaction is Fairway’s track record in delivering dependable closings.  Fairway created a Closing 911 email group where loan officers can reach out to a team of closing experts about any problem or hiccup that pops up at the closing table, no matter who caused the issue.

Fairway also places high priority on serving borrowers who benefit from government loans that offer low down payment or no down payment options.  Fairway is America’s top USDA Loan originator in volume and units, the #5 VA Loan lender in volume and units, and the #1 FHA Loan originator in purchase volume.

 
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Enhancing Financial Resilience: Leveraging Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Loans To Safeguard Retirement Portfolios

By NAIFA-Texas on 12/18/23 1:16 PM

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

As a professional who works with senior citizens, you understand the challenge of securing a comfortable retirement for people 62 and older. In any economic climate, building a financial cushion is crucial for retirees to protect their portfolios and maintain their quality of life, and is even more critical and challenging to achieve in times of economic uncertainty.

In this article, we’ll explore how recent economic fluctuations have affected the retirement assets of millions of senior Americans and show how the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) can be an effective tool for insulating retirement portfolios, improving overall quality of life in retirement and helping retirees afford their dream home.*

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