Women take the leadership reins at Reverse Mastermind Summit

When she was a child, her grandfather sold his home and moved into an apartment rather than exploring financing options. After the move, he fell and broke his neck, wasn’t found for days, and the last six months of his life were “an absolute living hell,” she said.

Years later, when Harmes sold a reverse mortgage for the first time, her clients were already in a difficult position. The husband had recently been diagnosed with a serious illness and his wife was “terrified” of managing their home and finances alone. Harmes’s team helped the couple pay off a large debt, set up a monthly income replacement and establish a growing line of credit.

At the closing table, the wife embraced Harmes. “I could just feel the relief washing over her body. She knew she was going to be safe. She knew that at least the finances were going to be OK, even with whatever else she was facing,” Harmes said.