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ReverseVision Launches New Education Platform, Hires Rob Katz as EVP of Sales Reverse mortgage technology provider ReverseVision has launched ReverseVision University (RVU), an online education platform designed to teach mortgage professionals about the reverse industry. In addition to teaching users how to better service HECM borrowers, RVU will offer education credits from the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and credits for NRMLA’s CRMP distinction. ReverseVision has also announced the hiring of Rob Katz, who will join the company as executive vice president of sales. Katz has more than 15 years of experience in mortgages and mortgage technology.
Urban Financial Group Expands its Wholesale Team Tulsa-based lender Urban Financial Group has added three new members to its wholesale team. Anneta Pope will join Urban as vice president, business development manager. Pope, who worked previously for Generation Mortgage Company, will manage the continued growth of Urban’s wholesale production and will work on increasing efficiencies across the company’s sales platform. Dori Himes and Nicole Holman have joined Urban’s wholesale sales support team. “I’m very excited about the future of Urban Financial Group and our plans to grow and evolve our business,” said CEO Steve McClellan. “We’re well-positioned to capitalize on the significant opportunities in the reverse mortgage market, and to help our wholesale and correspondent partners do the same.”
Generation Mortgage Company Continues Growth, Receives Award From Atlanta-area BBB Generation Mortgage Company (GMC) has continued its nationwide expansion by hiring new retail branch managers and loan officers across the U.S. GMC is also expanding its wholesale division, adding new partners who are seeking access to its nu62 software tool. In September, GMC won two Torch Awards—one for marketplace ethics and another for community service—from the Better Business Bureau serving metro Atlanta, Athens and Northwest Georgia. “At Generation Mortgage, we are committed to having a positive impact on our industry, our customers and our community, and we are extremely proud to have our efforts acknowledged,” said GMC President and CEO Colin Cushman.
Reverse Mortgage Funding Expands Operations, Opens New York Office Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC (RMF) has opened a second office in Melville, New York, which RMF President David Peskin will head. Colleen Pirraglia, formerly an underwriting and fulfillment manager for MetLife, will head the fulfillment team, and Michael Mooney, also formerly of MetLife, will lead the third-party origination sales team. “Right now, we have an incredible staff made up of many former colleagues. We’re currently accepting applications for additional sales and operations professionals,” said Peskin. “We are very happy with our growth and look forward to recruiting new members.” Interested candidates should send their credentials to Linda Dellutri at [email protected].
Sharon Gleason Joins NCOA as Chief Development Officer The National Council on Aging (NCOA), a nonprofit service and advocacy organization for older adults, has hired Sharon Gleason as chief development officer. In this role, Gleason will help NCOA enlist the support of corporate, foundation, and individual partners and donors to aid in the organization’s goal to improve the health and economic security of older Americans. Gleason has 18 years of experience managing and leading nonprofits and has helped raise more than $30 million for local, national and international nonprofits.
