Written by Jessica Guerin, as originally published in The Reverse Review.

This month marks TRR’s sixth year covering the reverse mortgage industry. Throughout the years, we’ve seen industry players come and go and volume rise and fall. We’ve discussed market potential, outlined policy change, interviewed program officials, offered origination tips and explored marketing ideas.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our loyal and active readers who have been willing to put their ideas out there for their colleagues’ consumption. They may write specifically about underwriting guidelines, tech advancements or marketing ideas but, in effect, they are also participating in a greater conversation, a conversation about how we can work together to advance the HECM product and serve the thousands of seniors whose lives could be drastically altered by this unique product.

While it may seem like we’ve covered it all when it comes to HECMs, there is so much more to say about this complex business. I’d like to encourage you to join the conversation. As the industry adjusts to policy change and the baby boomer generation continues to age, there is great potential for the reverse mortgage. Share your thoughts about how we can help the HECM become a mainstream financial tool for America’s retirees. Be a part of the conversation and become a part of the market’s evolution. Reach out to me about how you can contribute.