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Ed Frankel

  • Reverse Mortgage Specialist
  • Portland, OR Mortgage Loan Officer
  • NMLS #180468
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Hello! I’m Ed Frankel. I have 25+ years of experience in reverse mortgages. Since 2003, I’ve been part of several leading reverse mortgage companies before joining America’s #1 Retail Mortgage Lender. Before mortgages, I founded a marketing company in 1975 and a California real estate and mortgage company in 1986. I’ve been listed in Who’s Who of Finance and Business and Who’s Who of the West.

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· Served on the Little Company of Mary Community Health Care Foundation Charitable Giving Committee

· Founding President of The Wellness Community South Bay Cities

· Board Member of Prostate Net

· Former Advisory Board Member of The Human Services Council, RSVP of Southwest Washington

· Former Member of The Clark County Vulnerable Adult Task Force

· Served on the NAIC Task Force for Electronic Signature and Commerce for the Insurance Industry

· Served on The President’s Business Advisory Council

· Served as former VP of the Pleasant Highlands Neighborhood Association

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Navigating the mortgage loan process is exciting – and easy – with the right home financing partner. When you work with CrossCountry Mortgage, you’ll collaborate closely with a licensed mortgage loan officer. We want to make sure you receive a competitive rate, and a fast, simple experience. Why? Our goal is to be your mortgage lender of choice for years to come. 

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Retired woman enjoys a bike ride and her peace of mind after starting her reverse mortgage.

You’ve worked hard for your home. Now it’s time to put your home equity to work for you.

A reverse mortgage allows homeowners aged 55 or older to borrow against their housing wealth while maintaining ownership, title, and control of their home. 

But unlike traditional financing solutions, there is no monthly payment required on the loan — taxes, insurance, and maintenance only.

What will you do with tax-free cash from your home equity? 

  • Improve cash flow and increase savings 
  • Refinance or eliminate existing mortgage and consumer debt 
  • Pay for healthcare expenses and long-term care 
  • Finance home renovations to age safely in place 
  • Buy a new home that better suits your needs 
  • Create a financial safety net with a growing line of credit

It’s time to harness your housing equity to build a better retirement that works for you.*

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*Review the Reverse mortgage requirements found on the product page for additional details.

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