For the fourth year in a row, Longbridge Financial CEO Chris Mayer, PhD, has been named to Inman’s Best of Finance list, an honor recognizing the leaders shaping the future of mortgage lending and real estate finance.
This latest recognition reflects Chris’s leadership and Longbridge’s continued commitment to helping older Americans unlock the value of their homes.
Receiving this award for four consecutive years is a meaningful milestone and reflects a consistent vision of empowering homeowners with greater financial flexibility, while encouraging the industry and others to rethink what’s possible for the future of senior home equity lending.
Building Solutions for Today’s Retirees
As the economy evolves, so do the financial needs of today’s older homeowners. Under Chris’s leadership, Longbridge has remained focused on developing innovative home equity solutions that provide older Americans with greater flexibility and more choices.
That vision has led to products like Platinum Preserve1, which allows retirees access to a portion of their home equity while preserving 10–40% for future needs, or as a legacy, and HELOC For Seniors®, the nation’s first home equity line of credit created specifically for older homeowners.
These types of offerings reflect Longbridge’s commitment to empowering retirees with solutions that help them use their home equity on their own terms, helping to support greater financial confidence throughout retirement.
Leadership Grounded in Research and Real-World Impact
As an economist, housing expert, and Professor Emeritus of Real Estate at Columbia Business School, Chris has long been an advocate for helping homeowners make informed financial decisions.
His leadership at Longbridge continues to bridge academic research with practical solutions that address the realities facing today’s older homeowners.
“Being recognized by Inman four years in a row is a great honor, and it’s a reflection of the team we’ve built at Longbridge,” said Dr. Mayer. “We remain focused on developing responsible, flexible solutions that give older homeowners more choices and more confidence as they look to live their best life in retirement.”
Everyone at Longbridge congratulates Chris on this well-deserved recognition!
Four consecutive Inman Best of Finance Awards represent more than an individual achievement, they reflect the dedication of an entire organization committed to helping older homeowners live with greater confidence, flexibility, and peace of mind.