BBB: Reverse mortgages need thorough scrutiny
Actor Tom Selleck plays Frank Reagan in the "Blue Bloods" television series. But he’s also known for touting reverse mortgages in commercials for American Advisors Group. (AP Photo/CBS Entertainment)
Randy Hutchinson
Randy Hutchinson is the President and CEO of the BBB of the Mid-South, serving 28 counties in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. He graduated from Western Maryland College and has an MBA from Wilmington College.
Opinion: Even Tom Selleck would agree it’s important to carefully consider all the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage.
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