An EWA Certified Course
Over 9 hours of Training
Led by Reverse Mortgage Coach, Christina Harmes-Hika, CRMP
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An EWA Certified Course
Are you looking to learn about or go deeper into the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)? This is your chance to grow your business in 2025!
Led by Reverse Mortgage Coach, Christina Harmes-Hika, CRMP, this engaging course will guide you every step of the way from understanding the details behind HECM, pricing loans, converting clients, evaluating multiple case studies, and presentations that turn prospects into clients. She'll be joined in several sessions by Ryan Ponsford, long time financial advisor and thought leader on the strategic uses of home equity in retirement planning. Available as a stand-alone Course or through several EWA membership plans, you won't want to miss this!
Monthly Membership $39
Course: $995
Top Features
- Access to EWA General Community
- Weekly Live Reverse Mortgage Coach Mastermind
- Member Registry
- Early access to products and offers
Monthly Membership $149 Note: Discounted HECM Foundations Course offered at checkout after purchase of the Essentials Bundle.
Course: $597
Everything in Starter Plus
- Access to Essentials Community Circle
- Ask the Advisor Live Meet-ups
- Time to Think Content Library
- Selling HECM LOC Course
- Discounts on Courses & Products
- Get two months FREE when purchased annually!
Monthly Membership $479
Course: FREE
Everything in Essentials Plus
- Free access to Courses
- Free access to Downloads
- Exclusive Community access
- 3 Case Design Sessions
- VIP access for Programs & Events
- Includes HECM Foundations and the Advisor Advantage Certified Masterclasses!
- Get two months FREE when purchased annually
Your Instructors
Christina Harmes Hika, CRMP
Christina Harmes Hika is the founder and owner of Reverse Mortgage Coach, a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP), and a nationally recognized speaker. With over two decades of experience, she has helped build and led multiple reverse mortgage divisions and mentored hundreds of loan officers. Christina is passionate about equipping professionals with the tools and expertise needed to serve seniors with care, confidence, and integrity.
Ryan Ponsford, MBA
Ryan Ponsford is a seasoned financial advisor with a deep understanding of the role of housing wealth in strategic retirement planning. With decades of experience, Ryan specializes in helping Loan officers work together with Financial Advisors to support the long-term security and peace of mind of their clients by including Home Equity. His expertise bridges the gap between financial professionals and reverse mortgage solutions, ensuring clients receive holistic and tailored guidance for their retirement needs.