About Virginia Berry
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Your Reverse Mortgage Specialist
I would like to take a few minutes of your time to introduce
myself to you. I have developed this web site, not only for you to
gather information about Reverse Mortgages but to let you and your
family members, get to know me.
I have been involved in real estate and mortgage lending for over 30
years. I started in the late 70’s as a real estate broker in New Mexico.
I soon opened my own Real Estate Company and enjoyed that industry for
many years. I also had a desire to find out more about the mortgage
lending side of real estate and soon found myself, owning a mortgage
company.
It was years later (1997) that I was asked about a REVERSE MORTGAGE. I
had a friend whose father had died and her mothers attorney had
suggested a Reverse Mortgage. I looked into this for my friend, and soon
found myself fascinated in how these loans worked and how they could and
do change seniors lives. I decided to incorporate this product into my
directory of mortgage loans.
After a year of trying to handle both “forward” (conventional loans) and
Reverse Mortgages, I knew that I should make a decision … either
forward or reverse … I chose Reverse Mortgages and in 1998, I closed
down the forward side of my business and concentrated 100% on learning
all there was about reverse mortgages.
In 1998 there were very few reverse originators specializing in this
product, and I remember attending a
National Association of Reverse
Mortgage Lenders (NRMLA) convention in Washington DC, and there were 30
attendees. Last year (2007) this annual convention was held in San Diego
with over 1400 attendees.
I have been an active participant on NRMLA boards ranging from the
education board, to helping develop a new designation that will
alert seniors to those of us who have had extensive experience in this
arena. With so many new originators entering into this field of mortgage
lending, it will help to determine those with the most experience.
I also am proud that I am a
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). This
informative organization gives an overview of a specialized knowledge
about aging and the important health, financial and social issues that
affect the majority of seniors. We sign and abide by a Code of
Professional Responsibility to all seniors.
Please click
the picture to the left if you would like to see my Mortgage Broker License.
Once you reach the search page enter my license number: LMB100018988
http://www.dora.state.co.us/real-estate/index.htm
Approval Reverse Mortgage Originator #167443
Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry: #253702
Enjoy my web site, and feel free to give me a call for a private
consultation. I will be happy to set up an appointment to meet with you
and your family at your convenience.
Thank You,
Virginia Berry