Beth Paterson, MLO #342859, a Reverse Mortgage Expert, is Executive Vice President of Reverse Mortgages SIDAC. Previously she was Branch Manager in Minnesota and Michigan for one of the largest Reverse Mortgages companies in the industry. Ms. Paterson is the author two books including Understanding Reverse Mortgages, a book written to help educate and simplify information on Reverse Mortgages.

Having been in the industry since 1999 and known as an expert in the field, she has been consulted for and quoted in numerous articles including the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Finance and Commerce and Stress Free Living Magazine. She appeared on the award winning, MCN show, Strictly Seniors.  She has also been a guest on various radio shows including, The Unexpected Caregiver hosted by Kari Berit.  Since 2002 she has published a newsletter, The Reverse Mortgage Times/News, Ideas, & Stories for Senior Homeowners & Their Advisors.  Her Blog articles have received national recognition for providing the facts on reverse mortgages.  Additionally she has created word search puzzles that help keep the brain active while providing education on reverse mortgages.

 Ms. Paterson has co-hosted, co-directed, and co-produced a metro cable TV show, Savvy Seniors...Talking With Experts About Senior Resources. To go along with the show, she has published a resource guide, The Savvy Seniors Guide.

In addition, Ms. Paterson has presented to various care giving, community and professional groups including the Minneapolis and St. Paul Senior Workers Associations, Life Underwriter Training Counsel (LUTC), and All District Legal CLE. The Minnesota Foreclosure Prevention Association and other housing associations request Ms. Paterson teach their class on Reverse Mortgages. As well, Ms. Paterson served as a panelist for the Financing Long-Term Care in the 21st Century Conference co-sponsored by the Center on Aging, University of Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Human Services.


Ms. Paterson has volunteered as a Family Educator for Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She is actively involved as a leader in many organizations including the Minneapolis Area Senior Workers Association, St. Paul Senior Workers Association, Social Workers in Marketing (SWIM),Senior Issues Network, Washington County Senior Workers, Care Options Network and others. This includes Ms. Paterson having served on the Board of Directors for the Minneapolis Area Senior Workers Association and the Minnesota Center for Elder Abuse Prevention.


Ms. Paterson has worked hard to overcome her disability and return to enjoying her many hobbies and interests including sewing, quilting, crafts, gardening, biking, skiing, nature hikes, traveling, volunteering, antiquing, and dancing. Additionally, Ms. Paterson is enjoying spending her "free" time selling the many collectible dolls she has on ebay.

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