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Beyond the 30-year plan: How reverse mortgages are reshaping financial longevity
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This week on Power House, Diego sits down with Kristen Seifert, President of Finance of America, for a candid and forward-looking conversation about the evolution of reverse mortgages and the growing role home equity plays in retirement planning.
Kristen breaks down why reverse mortgages still face widespread misconceptions, how Finance of America is investing in education to change the narrative, and why partnerships and proprietary products are shaping the next chapter of the industry. She also opens up about her personal leadership journey, the importance of mission alignment, and what it means to navigate mergers and acquisitions while scaling responsibly.
From growth strategy to women’s leadership, from product innovation to industry perception, this episode offers an inside look at the forces redefining reverse lending—and how Finance of America plans to lead the way.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:
Why mission alignment unlocks innovation and long-term growth
How mergers and acquisitions support Finance of America’s market strategy
Why education remains the strongest tool for combating reverse-mortgage misconceptions
The role home equity plays as a retirement-planning pillar
How strategic partnerships expand capabilities and reach
Kristen’s perspective on women in leadership and developing future talent
Why personal development fuels professional momentum
How reverse mortgages should be integrated into traditional mortgage conversations
The rising importance of proprietary products in a competitive landscape
Why expanding the market is essential for the future of reverse lending
365 episodes
Manage episode 522337516 series 2423478
This week on Power House, Diego sits down with Kristen Seifert, President of Finance of America, for a candid and forward-looking conversation about the evolution of reverse mortgages and the growing role home equity plays in retirement planning.
Kristen breaks down why reverse mortgages still face widespread misconceptions, how Finance of America is investing in education to change the narrative, and why partnerships and proprietary products are shaping the next chapter of the industry. She also opens up about her personal leadership journey, the importance of mission alignment, and what it means to navigate mergers and acquisitions while scaling responsibly.
From growth strategy to women’s leadership, from product innovation to industry perception, this episode offers an inside look at the forces redefining reverse lending—and how Finance of America plans to lead the way.
Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:
Why mission alignment unlocks innovation and long-term growth
How mergers and acquisitions support Finance of America’s market strategy
Why education remains the strongest tool for combating reverse-mortgage misconceptions
The role home equity plays as a retirement-planning pillar
How strategic partnerships expand capabilities and reach
Kristen’s perspective on women in leadership and developing future talent
Why personal development fuels professional momentum
How reverse mortgages should be integrated into traditional mortgage conversations
The rising importance of proprietary products in a competitive landscape
Why expanding the market is essential for the future of reverse lending
365 episodes
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