Harlan Accola

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care. We apply that principle to our income, savings, investments, and giving. But we may…

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care. We apply that principle to our income, savings, investments, and giving. But we may…

Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years, especially among Christians who are cautious about debt. But as with any financial tool, faithful stewardship calls us to understand…

Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years, especially among Christians who are cautious about debt. But as with any financial tool, faithful stewardship calls us to understand…

Your home may be more than a place to live in retirement. For some homeowners, it can also become a strategic financial resource—one that may help manage taxable income, protect investments during…

Your home may be more than a place to live in retirement. For some homeowners, it can also become a strategic financial resource—one that may help manage taxable income, protect investments during…

Many retirees spend decades building equity in their homes. But could that equity become a wise tool for stewardship in the next season of life? For many people, the words reverse mortgage raise…

Many retirees spend decades building equity in their homes. But could that equity become a wise tool for stewardship in the next season of life? For many people, the words reverse mortgage raise…

For many retirees, their home is their largest asset. Yet in countless financial plans, that asset is treated as if it barely exists. Retirement conversations often focus on Social Security…

For many retirees, their home is their largest asset. Yet in countless financial plans, that asset is treated as if it barely exists. Retirement conversations often focus on Social Security…

Reverse mortgages often trigger strong reactions—especially among believers who want to honor God with their finances. But are those reactions grounded in biblical wisdom…or outdated information?…

Reverse mortgages often trigger strong reactions—especially among believers who want to honor God with their finances. But are those reactions grounded in biblical wisdom…or outdated information?…

Homes hold memories. They hold family history, meaning, and for many, a lifetime of love. But as we age, the very places that once felt secure can quietly become harder—and riskier—to live in. Most…

Homes hold memories. They hold family history, meaning, and for many, a lifetime of love. But as we age, the very places that once felt secure can quietly become harder—and riskier—to live in. Most…

Long-term care has quickly become one of the greatest financial and emotional pressures facing American families. Rising costs, longer life expectancy, and limited insurance coverage have created a…

Many retirees today feel squeezed. Rising costs, fixed incomes, and market uncertainty can make the retirement years feel more fragile than expected. Yet for many households, one of their largest…

Could a reverse mortgage be a widow’s best friend? Since women typically outlive men, many will one day carry the financial load alone. Today, Harlan Accola joins us to explain how reverse mortgages…

Could a reverse mortgage be a widow’s best friend? Since women typically outlive men, many will one day carry the financial load alone. Today, Harlan Accola joins us to explain how reverse mortgages…

Learn how reverse mortgages can create lifetime retirement income by unlocking home equity for cash flow, tax benefits, and financial security. In this video, Caleb Guilliams and Harlan Accola break…

Many seniors today face significant financial strain—some even resort to borrowing to cover their basic living expenses. For retirees on a fixed income, a reverse mortgage can be a practical…

Many seniors today face significant financial strain—some even resort to borrowing to cover their basic living expenses. For retirees on a fixed income, a reverse mortgage can be a practical…

Did you know there’s a way to tap into your home’s equity for tax-free cash—without having to make monthly payments? It’s true. It’s called a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM—what many of…

There’s a saying, “The best time to plant a tree is right now.” Does that logic apply to inheritances? Well, it might in some cases. In other words, is there a benefit to giving your kids an early…

Harlan Accola is one of the leading authorities on reverse mortgages in the United States. Dive in with us to learn about how reverse mortgage can change the scope of EVERY Americans retirement.REV…

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” - Proverbs 22:3 That verse is all about how critical it is to look ahead and spot potential problems so you…

"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." - Luke 12:48 When the housing market collapsed in 2008…

Are reverse mortgages misunderstood financial traps, or can they be strategic tools for secure retirements? In this episode, Ken New speaks with Harlan Accola, National Reverse Mortgage Director at…

Many rules come with exceptions. Perhaps that’s nowhere more true than with financial decisions. In most situations, paying off the mortgage and becoming debt-free is the right decision, but it may…

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.” - Proverbs 13:22 We’re all familiar with that verse, but do we fully understand…

In this episode of It’s Personal… Not Just Business, Michael Fliegelman speaks with Harlan Accola, CRMP, who has been in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and has worked with all types of loans.