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WLNY TV 55 Feature Story
In an era of economic uncertainty, WLNY’s feature story focuses on the growth and thriving success of Senior Lending Network (as it celebrates its brand-new state-of-the-art facility), and its positive impact on the local Long Island community
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Television Commercial
This 60-second commercial featuring award-winning actor Robert Wagner, promotes the Senior Lending Network and
discusses the benefits to obtaining a reverse mortgage.
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Press Releases
Breaking news and updates about Lender Lead Solutions' lead generation programs.
08.22.2008 Reverse Mortgage Daily – “Senior Lending Network CEO Interview”
Long Island Business News published a two minute interview with Senior Lending Network CEO David Peskin. Journalist Laura Glasser also touched upon the competition in the market and the effect of the credit crisis.
08.22.2008 Long Island Business News – “Two Minutes with David Peskin”
The chief executive officer of Melville-based Senior Lending Network, the third-largest reverse mortgage lender in the country, shared his views on the blossoming industry and the impact of the housing and credit crisis on this type of lending.
08.14.2008 The Reverse Mortgage Report – “Lender Drops HECM 150 Loans as Fannie Mae Cuts Back”
Senior Lending Network, program of World Alliance Financial, will continue to offer the HECM 175 and HECM 200 products. According to Mary M. Feder, vice president of public relations, CMT loans comprise only about 20% of Senior Lending Network’s volume as the company is more focused on LIBOR-based loans.
08.14.2008 Senior Lending Network Loan Saves 72-Year-Old Woman from Foreclosure”
08.13.2008 Senior Lending Network Continues to Grow at Melville Headquarters
08.8.2008 The Reverse Mortgage Report – “Senior Lending Network Approved in Vermont”
Senior Lending Network was approved to originate reverse mortgages in Vermont today, said CEO David Peskin. This now allows the company to produce in 39 states.
08.06.2008 Bloomberg – “Lender Says Bill May Increase Reverse Mortgages (Update 1)”
David Peskin, chief executive officer of Senior Lending Network, expects the new comprehensive housing bill to spark interest in reverse mortgages. Peskin feels it will also benefit seniors who previously didn’t qualify, or who now have a much bigger economic benefit in taking out the loan.
08.06.2008 Reverse Mortgage Daily – “Senior Lending Network Rolls Out New Website”
Last week Senior Lending Network unveiled their new website which was redesigned to better support its growing customer base.
08.01.2008 American Banker – “With IndyMac on Block, Many See ‘Reverse’ Opportunity
After the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s seizure of IndyMac Bank, David Peskin, World Alliance Financial Corp.’s chief executive office, feels there is a possibility to sell it in pieces rather than all in one shot.
08.01.2008 American Banker – “With IndyMac on Block, Many See ‘Reverse’ Opportunity
After the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s seizure of IndyMac Bank, David Peskin, World Alliance Financial Corp.’s chief executive office, feels there is a possibility to sell it in pieces rather than all in one shot.
08.01.2008 Long Island Business News – “Ones to Watch: Retirement & Estate Planning”
David Peskin, chief executive officer of Senior Lending Network and World Alliance Financial Corp., ranks on Long Island’s “Ones to Watch” list as he leads his reverse mortgage companies and also gets involved in many philanthropic endeavors.
07.30.2008 LIA Link – “LIA Member Celebrates Growth on Long Island”
World Alliance Financial Corp. d/b/a Senior Lending Network announced it will celebrate its growth and expansion on Long Island, and will be joined by Congressman Steve Israel and LIA President Matthew T. Crosson during a reception and grand opening of their new Melville facilities on Wednesday, August 6.
07.28.2008 Seniors Considering Reverse Mortgages to Benefit Greatly from Housing Legislation
07.21.2008 The Reverse Review – “Implementing Ethical Training Practices into Your Reverse Mortgage Business”
Because the senior marketplace has grown continuously over the past few years, Paul Fiore, Chief Learning Officer of World Alliance Financial Corp., explains the necessity for mortgage professionals to become more educated on the product and also create awareness for consumers.
07.7.2008 The Reverse Mortgage Report – "Lender Lead Solutions Changes Name"
World Alliance Financial changes its wholesale reverse mortgage lending company’s name to Senior Lending Network.
July 2008 Scotsman Guide – "Helping Hands"
This past April, 10 employees from World Alliance Financial Corp.’s Michigan Sales Office joined Christmas in Action of Oakland County to repair the Waterford homes of two seniors.
06.24.2008 Senior Lending Network Introduces Proprietary Reverse Loan Products for New York
--Equity Plus Advantage, Simple60 now available to senior borrowers
06.19.2008 Daily Herald – “Reverse mortgages promise seniors cash, but advisers urge caution”
Chief Executive Office David Peskin feels it is a conflict of interest to sell reverse mortgages along with annuities or long-term care insurance, and World Alliance Financial Corp. will not deal with brokers who do so.
06.17.2008 Housing Wire – “Lender Lead Solutions to Capitalize on Senior Lending Network Brand”
David Peskin, CEO, Senior Lending Network, believes Senior Lending Network more appropriately describes the company’s products and will be a great boost for their partners.
06.16.2008 Lender Lead Solutions to Capitalize on Senior Lending Network Name
Lender Lead Solutions, a leading reverse mortgage lender, today announced plans to change the company name to Senior Lending Network. As the company’s consumer brand, Senior Lending Network has become one of the most recognizable names in the reverse mortgage industry and is rapidly becoming a household name as reverse mortgages gain in popularity.
06.16.2008 National Mortgage News – “Reverse Lender Changes Name”
Lender Lead Solutions is changing its name to Senior Lending Network, the name more commonly known to the public from its consumer education campaign.
06.16.2008 Reverse Mortgage Daily – “Lender Lead Solutions to Become Senior Lending Network”
Lender Lead Solutions announced it plans to change the company name to Senior Lending Network. Started in 2004, the Senior Lending Network launched their successful consumer education campaign featuring Robert Wagner and has since educated more than 1 million consumers on the benefits of reverse mortgages
06.16.2008 Mortgage Orb – “Lender Lead Solutions to Become Senior Lending Network”
Senior Lending Network is one of the most recognizable names in the reverse mortgage industry and is rapidly becoming a household name as reverse mortgages gain in popularity.
06.16.2008 100% Mortgages – “Reverse mortgages to grow by 30 to 40 percent next year”
An 81-year-old received a reverse mortgage from World Alliance Financial Corp., and now he is able to travel and set up college trust funds for his grandnieces and grandnephews.
06.15.2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer – “Seniors turn to reverse mortgages: Loans can help to pay for higher bills and luxuries”
Seattle Post-Intelligencer – “Seniors turn to reverse mortgages: Loans can help to pay for higher bills and luxuries A retiree from Miami Beach, FL is taking a cruise to Alaska that he says would have not been possible without his reverse mortgage from World Alliance Financial Corp.
06.14.2008 Asbury Park Press – “Advancing with reverse mortgages: Loans promise seniors tax-free cash”
Asbury Park Press – “Advancing with reverse mortgages: Loans promise seniors tax-free cash” If the current credit crisis eases World Alliance Financial Corp. CEO David Peskin expects the reverse mortgage market to grow by 30 to 40 percent during the next year.
06.13.2008 Broker Magazine – “Talking about Helping Seniors”
Kenny Peskin, Chief Strategy Officer of Senior Lending Network served as a panelist on the First MBA Reverse Mortgage Conference and spoke on the reverse mortgage product and helping seniors..
06.13.2008 Bloomberg – “Reverse Mortgages Promise Seniors Cash, Advisers Urge Caution”
World Alliance Financial CEO David Peskin expects the reverse mortgage market to grow by 30 to 40 percent over the next year. As an expert in the field, Mr. Peskin is trying to change the perception of the loans from a last resort to products that make financial sense for certain senior homeowners.
06.09.2008 Nation’s Building News – “NAHB Conference Attendees Help Rebuild Katrina-Damaged Home”
Senior Lending Network, NAHB, and Rebuilding Together New Orleans united during a three-day community service project to help rebuild the home of a 67-year-old woman and her 87-year-old mother that was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
06.03.2008 Reverse Mortgage Daily – “Lender Lead Solutions Adopts NRMLA Code of Ethics”
Lender Lead Solutions announced today that it has begun adopting the National Reverse Mortgage Lender Association’s (NRMLA) formal Code of Ethics and Ethics Advisory Opinion 2008-1 and 2008-2 for its members.
06.03.2008 Lender Lead Solutions Takes Lead on Code of Ethics
Reverse mortgage leader adopts strict guidelines on ethical advertising, marketing and sales practice and implements training programs to promote best practices.
05.30.2008 Reverse Mortgage Daily – “Reverse Mortgage News Headlines”
Robert Wagner, the Senior Lending Network and the National Association of Home Builders worked together to rebuild a home in New Orleans.
05.28.2008 Dolan Media Company – “NAHB helps rebuild damaged home in New Orleans”
Actor Robert Wagner made a special appearance in New Orleans recently as the National Association of Home Builders and the Senior Lending Network, of which Wagner is spokesman, joined together with Rebuilding Together New Orleans to renovate a home severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina
05.28.2008 Daily Journal of Commerce – “NAHB helps rebuild damaged home”
The Senior Lending Network supported the community service project, which served as the organization’s kick-off for its Senior Independence Living Month.
05.21.2008 Justice For New Orleans – “NAHB, Senior Lending Network Work With Rebuilding Together New Orleans to Rebuild Damaged Home”
Volunteer crews from the Senior Lending Network, NAHB and Rebuilding Together New Orleans retrofit the home with universal design and green features.
05.17.2008 The Oakland Press – “Many area volunteers support Christmas in Action”
Employees from World Alliance Financial Corp. donated their time and effort to sponsor the ‘Christmas in Action’
cause, which works to improve and refurbish seniors’ homes.
05.16.2008 Rolling Rains Report – “One Post-Katrina New Orleans Home to be Retrofitted
with Universal Design, Green Features”
The National Home Builders Association and the Senior Lending Network are joining forces with Rebuilding Together New Orleans
to sponsor the rebuilding of a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
05.15.2008 Reverse Mortgage Daily – “World Alliance Financial Kicks Off Senior Independent Living Month”
A look at the Senior Lending Network’s campaign to heighten social awareness on affordable ways to ensure seniors
maintain an independent lifestyle.
05.14.2008 World Alliance Financial Declares Senior Independent Living Month
05.11.2008 Detroit Free Press – “Quick-thinking employee’s call reaches out for help”
Detroit Free Press – “Quick-thinking employee’s call reaches out for help”
A World Alliance Financial loan officer, Matt Pitters, saved a distressed woman’s life by calling 911 during a routine sales call.
05.09.2008 Senior Lending Network Supports GrandRally 2008 in Washington, D.C.
05.05.2008 Troy – Somerset Gazette – “‘Christmas in Action’ Helps Low-Income Seniors”
Employees from World Alliance Financial volunteered to update the home of a senior in need, and had a great time giving back to the community.
05.02.2008 Long Island Business News – “World Alliance expands to Michigan”
Long Island-based World Alliance branches out with a thriving office in the Detroit area.
05.01.2008 Mortgage Daily – “Loan Prospecting Saves Life: Reverse originator calls for emergency help for Texas senior”
05.01.2008 World Alliance Financial’s Paul Fiore to Speak at 2008 Reverse Mortgage Success Expo
Lender Lead Solutions’ S.T.O.R.M. software, available to all wholesale broker partners, enables
assigning, tracking and managing leads, generating reports, as well as tools to help loans move
seamlessly through underwriting.
04.28.2008 Newsday – “Loan officer saves woman”
When Matt Pitters, a loan officer for World Alliance Financial, heard a woman in distress during a
routine sales call, he immediately phoned 911 and had an ambulance sent to her house to save her life.
04.25.2008 Mortgagedaily.com – “New Breed of Wholesalers: Wholesale lender program updates”
Lender Lead Solutions announces its expanded wholesale staff to accommodate the growing number of
mortgage brokers originating reverse mortgages.
04.24.2008
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Long Island Business News – “Newsmakers”
Lender Lead Solutions has named Gina Monopoli as account manager for its Northeast Wholesale
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Troy Eccentric Observer – ”More than talk needed to make economy sing”
World Alliance Financial’s newest office in Troy, Michigan, has helped the spur the city’s efforts of
becoming a major player in the growing financial sector.
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Reversemortgagedaily.com – “Need A Jumbo Reverse Mortgage? Make It a Double”
Lender Lead Solutions’ jumbo product, Equity Plus Advantage, is still available in over 25 states.
04.21.2008 Crain’s Detroit Business – “Lender hits 1st tax-break target”
World Alliance Financial surpassed its target of hiring 100 employees for their offices in
Troy, MI. CEO David Peskin said the company is growing ahead of schedule.
04.20.2008 Reversemortgedaily.com – “Interview With Gagan Sawhney From KBC Bank”
Gagan Sawhney discusses how the acquisition of World Alliance Financial Corp., positions KBC’s
interest and commitment to the reverse mortgage sector more than any other Wall Street firm.
04.17.2008 Troy Eccentric Observer – “Governor says workforce drew company to Troy”
World Alliance Financial is committed to grow in the city of Troy. CEO David Peskin is quoted,
“We’re here as active members of Troy because we feel there is a highly skilled workforce in the
financial services sector.”
04.10.2008 Troy Eccentric Observer – “Governor to appear for donation to club”
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm will be in attendance as CEO David Peskin presents a check for
$5,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Troy. World Alliance Financial will be holding a press conference
and check presentation on Wednesday April 16, also showcasing their Troy headquarters.
04.04.2008 Inside Mortgage Technology – “Lender Lead Solutions has appointed David Cook vice president of
sales for its western wholesale division”
04.03.2008 The Reverse Review – “How Do You Rate? Offering LIBOR-based reverse mortgages benefit you
and your borrower.”
Adrian Prieto, Lender Lead Solutions’ Vice President of Eastern Regional Sales,
provides insight on reverse mortgages, HECMs, and the benefit of LIBOR over the CMT index.
04.01.2008 Reversemortgagedaily.com – “Mortgage Technology Magazine Feature Article on Reverse Mortgages”
Lender Lead Solutions’ S.T.O.R.M. software, available to all wholesale broker partners, enables
assigning, tracking and managing leads, generating reports, as well as tools to help loans move
seamlessly through underwriting.
April 2008
Origination News – “International Parent Helps Firm Expand Options”
World Alliance Financial offers more than just HECM loans. According to CEO David Peskin,
there are numerous reverse mortgage needs outside of what HECMs can offer.
The Niche Report – “Center Stage With World Alliance”
CEO David Peskin answers questions about World Alliance Financial Corp. and gives his insight on
the state of the reverse mortgage industry.
03.30.2008 World Alliance Financial Assists Seniors with Home Repairs in Oakland County
03.22.2008 World Alliance Financial Celebrates Continued Company Growth at Michigan National Sales Office
03.19.2008 Mortgagedaily.com – “Wholesale Mortgage Activity”
Lender Lead Solutions announces its newly expanded and improved reverse lending education for
mortgage brokers.
03.12.2008 Reversemortgagedaily.com – “Lender Lead Solutions University”
LLS announces enhancements to LLS University, the company’s comprehensive training program
designed to give brokers essential knowledge needed for operating a reverse mortgage business.
03.11.2008 MortgageOrb – “Lender Lead Solutions Enhances LLS University Programs”
03.10.2008 Newsday – “People on the Move”
Gina Monopoli has been named account manager for the Northeast wholesale division of
Lender Lead Solutions.
03.09.2008 World Alliance Financial Executives to Speak at 2008 MBA Reverse Mortgage Lending Conference
03.10.2008 Lender Lead Solutions Enhances LLS University Programs
03.02.2008 Reversemortgagedaily.com – “Lender Lead Solutions Updates Simple60”
A look at the Simple60’s product enhancements, including an increase in LTVs.
03.01.2008 American Banker – “Reverse Mortgages Move Into the Mainstream”
Delves into the caveats of the reverse mortgage product. Details how these loans, also known as
home-equity conversion mortgages, are increasingly enticing to seniors needing additional income,
and how the industry is on a steep growth curve..
03.01.2008 World Alliance Financial Executives Speak at 2008 NRMLA Eastern Regional Meeting
March 2008
Mortgage Technology– “Braving Uncharted Space: Reverse Mortgages”
Focuses on the evolution of reverse mortgage technology, including LLS’ proprietary S.T.O.R.M.
software. In addition to the apparent reasons it benefits brokers’ businesses, the article also cites
CEO David Peskin as he discusses how these technological advances benefit the client, further
enabling the consumer to become more product knowledgeable.
02.20.2008 Lender Lead Solutions Builds Nationwide Wholesale Platform
02.14.2008 World Alliance Financial’s HECM Advisor Network Supports NAMB
01.23.2008 Lender Lead Solutions, a Division of World Alliance Financial Corp.,
Adds Kirk O’Connor to Wholesale Reverse Mortgage Team.
01.17.2008 Lender Lead Solutions Adds Executive to Wholesale Reverse Mortgage Team
Adrian Prieto appointed as vice president of sales.
01.08.2008 Lender Lead Solutions Introduces Fixed Rate HECM Reverse Mortgage
01.02.2008 Reverse Mortgage Leader Vertical Lend Announces Name Change
12.18.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Announces LIBOR 85 Margin Reverse Mortgage
11.16.2007 Senior Lending Network Spokesperson Robert Wagner Speaks at NRMLA Annual Meeting and Expo
11.14.2007 Lesson’s Learned by My Promotion of Reverse Mortgages – by Robert Wagner
Given at the NRMLA Annual Conference in San Diego on November 14, 2007.
10.29.2007 American Banker-Vertical Lend has Reverse Mortgage for 60-Year-Olds
10.29.2007 Broker Universe-Firm Unveils 1st Reverse for 60-years-olds
10.17.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Announces Expansion of LIBOR Product Offerings
10.15.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Introduces Equity Plus Advantage Reverse Loan Product
10.01.2007 Lender Lead Solutions First to Announce HECM Reverse Mortgage Based on the LIBOR Index
09.19.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Uses Extensive Research to Launch Expanded Senior Lending Network Advertising Campaign
08.01.2007 LLS welcomes Elly Johnson as VP, HECM Product Manager
06.21.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Launches Reverse Mentoring Program at NAMB Annual Convention
03.26.2007 Plan Shifts Seniors Ahead; Reverse mortgages pull in older owners and the backing of government
03.07.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Introduces S.T.O.R.M. Technology for Reverse Mortgage Originators
03.06.2007 Lender Lead Solutions Adds Christopher Mullins to Executive Management Team
03.05.2007 LLS Opens Wholesale Channel
02.25.2007 CEO of Lender Lead Solutions Quoted in the Stamford Advocate
02.21.2007 Lender Lead Gives Brokers Margin Flexibility on Reverses
02.20.07 Lender Lead Solutions Introduces Flex-Margin Advantage™ Pricing
02.09.2007 Chicago Tribune news: Getting reverse mortgage can boost elders' finances
04.05.2006 Lender Lead Solutions Names New Head of Business Development
03.20.2006 Lender Lead Solutions Names New CFO
03.10.2006 NRMLA Elects Lender Lead Solutions CEO David Peskin to Board
12.15.2005 Lender Lead Solutions Announces Lender Enrichment Program
04.13.2005 Lender Lead Banc Announces New Name and Expanded Services
02.14.2005 Robert Wagner Becomes Senior Lending Network Spokesman
02.02.2005 Reverse Mortgages Supplement Social Security Income
01.06.2005 Lender Lead Solutions President David Peskin Mourns the Passing of Jerry Orbach
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