Vertical Lend Ranked As One of the Top 6 Reverse Mortgage Companies in the U.S.

New York, Jan. 1, 2007 – Vertical Lend, provider of the premier turnkey mortgage origination platform for financial professionals, is proud to announce being ranked as one of the top 6 Reverse Mortgage Companies in the U.S., out of 1900 companies nationwide in the 4th quarter 2006 ranking by The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

“I’m honored to have achieved this ranking,” said CEO David Peskin. “I hope this newfound status demonstrates our commitment to senior awareness and education about the powerful financial benefits of reverse mortgages.”

HUD has a record of accomplishments that spans more than 30 years. Thousands of communities and tens of millions of Americans have benefited from HUD's housing and community development programs. To learn more, visit www.hud.gov.

Reverse Mortgages Explained
A Reverse Mortgage is a unique, government-insured loan. It allows modern, active seniors to enjoy a better lifestyle by tapping into the value of their home to generate tax-free income!* The proceeds of a Reverse Mortgage can be used for almost any purpose, and will not affect Social Security or Medicare payments. Qualification is based on age and home value, not on credit or income. Only homeowners age 62 and older are eligible.

About Vertical Lend
Vertical Lend is an industry leading mortgage banker and broker, and is the exclusive provider of the premier turnkey mortgage origination program designed specifically for financial professionals. Through Vertical Lend’s platform, financial professionals can provide clients with access to over 1,000 mortgage products including traditional, reverse, and home equity loans.

Vertical Lend was launched in 1999 when regulatory changes made it possible for insurance agents, accountants, tax preparers and financial planners to be legally compensated for originating mortgages. As one of the first organizations to radically change how mortgages are distributed, Vertical Lend has closed over $5.0 billion in loans to date. To learn more about Vertical Lend, please visit www.verticallend.com.

*Please consult your tax and financial advisor for complete details.

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Media Inquiries:
Stefanie Hayes
Vertical Lend
(877) 692-7762 ext 689
shayes@verticallend.com