Senior Freedom: Unlocking Home Equity in Retirement
Bolivar Peninsula Vision Community Education Series
Bolivar Peninsula Vision is pleased to invite the community to our next Community Education Series event on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, featuring nationally recognized reverse mortgage expert Loren Riddick.
As retirement planning continues to evolve, many seniors are discovering new ways to utilize the equity in their homes to enhance financial flexibility, remain independent longer, and improve their quality of life. This educational session is designed to provide clear, factual information about reverse mortgages and how they may fit into a retirement strategy.
Featured Guest Speaker: Loren Riddick
Loren Riddick serves as the National Director of Reverse Lending with NEXA Mortgage and brings decades of experience helping seniors understand their financial options. Throughout his career, he has overseen more than $600 million in loan volume and is a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional.
Joining Loren will be Bruce Cline of Gulf Coast Home Loans, who will provide local insight and help answer questions specific to homeowners along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Who Should Attend?
This event is ideal for:
- Seniors planning for retirement
- Adult children helping aging parents make financial decisions
- Homeowners interested in learning about home equity options
- Real estate professionals working with senior clients
- Community members seeking financial education
What You'll Learn
Topics will include:
- How reverse mortgages work
- Common myths and misconceptions
- Eligibility requirements
- Benefits and potential drawbacks
- How home equity can be used as part of a retirement plan
- Recent changes in the reverse mortgage industry
- Real-world examples of how seniors are using these programs today
The goal of this session is education—not sales—providing attendees with the information needed to make informed decisions about their future.
Event Details
Senior Freedom: Unlocking Home Equity in Retirement
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: Noon – 1:30 PM
Location: F.O.E. Eagles Crystal Beach
1835 Highway 87
Crystal Beach, Texas
Lunch will be provided.
About the Community Education Series
The Bolivar Peninsula Vision Community Education Series brings experts, leaders, and professionals to the Peninsula to share information that benefits residents and strengthens our community. Topics focus on education, economic opportunity, health, housing, and issues that impact the future of Bolivar Peninsula.
We encourage residents, business professionals, and community leaders to attend this informative session and take advantage of the opportunity to learn from one of the nation's leading experts in reverse lending.
For additional information, contact:
Jim Denys: 281-541-0114
Roz Faulhaber: 817-456-9884
We look forward to seeing you on June 16th for an engaging discussion about retirement, homeownership, and the opportunities available through home equity.