Melinda has 25+ years of assisting retirees in utilizing their home equity or right sizing through a Reverse Mortgage. With over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry, Melinda Hipp is a seasoned Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional. She holds an MBA/MA from Southern Methodist University, a Bachelors in Music Ed from Texas Tech and a CRMP certification from the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, demonstrating her knowledge and professionalism in the field. Melinda's mission is to educate and empower retiree homeowners, Realtors, and financial advisors on the benefits of using home equity to enhance their clients' lifestyle and financial freedom. She has helped hundreds of satisfied clients access the equity in their homes through reverse mortgage refinance and purchase programs, earning multiple awards and recognition for her customer service and marketing skills. She also provides regular training and seminars to local professionals and served as the 2020/22 Chair for Texas Reverse Mortgage Day for the Texas Mortgage Bankers' Association. Melinda is passionate about golf and volunteers as a golf referee for the USGA and TGA and also loves playing poker tournaments and playing with her Dachshunds. http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/