Written by Karim Hatata, as originally published in The Reverse Review.

From his favorite movie and his worst purchase to his thoughts about the reverse mortgage market, we get the facts from Karim Hatata, senior counsel for originations compliance at Ocwen Financial Corporation.

You can’t always be right.

Ten years from now I would love to retire.

Something nobody knows about me is… if I told you, it wouldn’t be something nobody knew about me anymore.

My favorite vacation was my honeymoon in the Cayman Islands.

My first car was a Chevy Eurosport.

The craziest thing I’ve ever done was skydive (twice).

If I had three wishes they would be no more disease in the world, no more cruelty to animals or children, and justice on earth.

If I could meet anyone, past or present, it would be Jesus Christ.

My favorite movie is Major League.

My favorite website is amazon.com.

When I was younger I wanted to be a pilot.

Every morning I get my daughter out of bed and give her a hug.

When I was a kid I took for granted how much fun it is to be a kid, and I only knew that once I became an adult.

I’ll never forget the night I met my wife.

My parents taught me how to speak, walk, eat, drive… basically everything important.

My favorite time of the day is coming home to my family.

I’ve never been to the moon.

The best lesson I’ve ever learned was to always trust your instincts.

The most memorable moment in my life was when my children were born.

The worst purchase I’ve ever made was the street meat (chicken with rice) in NYC that gave me food poisoning.

The best purchase I’ve ever made was my house.

If I could time travel, I would go into the future to see how the world would be in 200 to 300 years.

People should seek a career in the reverse mortgage industry because it is challenging and rewarding. Baby boomers have seen their wealth shrink as a result of the financial crisis, just at the time when they’ve got to think about retirement. The people who work in this industry really care about seniors and provide a service that can have a very positive impact on people’s lives.

The most fascinating thing about the reverse mortgage industry is its ever-changing nature. There is constantly an opportunity to learn, especially with all of the regulatory changes that have affected the industry, and an even greater opportunity to innovate with new products and concepts. That is a very exciting prospect for those up to the challenge.

I am optimistic about the reverse mortgage industry because I know that the majority of people who get a reverse mortgage are happy with that decision. Their experiences will drive curiosity among others engaged in retirement planning. As more people begin comparing reverse mortgages to forward mortgages, they will quickly see that a reverse mortgage can be a viable and smart option in their financial plan.

Reverse mortgage professionals can best support the public image of reverse mortgages by doing the right thing by the seniors they deal with. Take the time to answer questions, follow up with borrowers, keep promises, and be straightforward about both the benefits and requirements of a reverse mortgage.

The biggest impact reverse mortgages offer to seniors is choice and access to credit. Seniors should be able to obtain a reverse mortgage as easily as they can obtain a forward mortgage. While this makes sense for a lot of people, it is not a one-size-fits-all type of loan product. Everyone’s financial situation and goals are different, so a reverse mortgage should always be part of the discussion when considering any type of mortgage product.