We often dedicate the pages of this magazine to commentary from reverse mortgage professionals, but in this issue, we decided to reach out to the borrowers themselves.

Through firsthand accounts from five consumers with varying backgrounds, we learn what it’s like to be on the other side of the kitchen table. While each of the borrowers we spoke with had different reasons for pursuing a reverse mortgage, the end result for all of them was the same. Each one detailed the tremendous sense of relief they felt once the loan was complete and shared how the loan had changed their lives for the better.

Their stories serve as an important reminder of the power of a reverse mortgage to help those seeking financial security in their retirement years. As businesses adapt to a new market in the wake of policy change, it’s more important than ever that reverse professionals focus on the seniors whose lives could be drastically enhanced through the use of this unique financial tool.