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NYETNYET

(213 posts)
Mon Aug 14, 2017, 03:43 PM Aug 2017

Has anyone else seen the ad using Ben Carsons name?

I saw most of it today. It was a commercial selling reverse mortgages. I didn't see his face but I am pretty sure I saw his name being used. First, as a currant secretary of HUD, is it legal for him to do this? Second, he has shown himself to be as much as a money grubber as tRump. That means he is getting paid. Has anyone else seen this? It was into the commercial before it sunk in to my conscious. If I didn't see what I thought I saw, I apologize for misinformation. If I did see what I thought, what the hell is he doing? There would be no way that it is legal.

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Has anyone else seen the ad using Ben Carsons name? (Original Post) NYETNYET Aug 2017 OP
legal is undefined in the Trump admin. Angry Dragon Aug 2017 #1
Yes, for reverse mortgage onecaliberal Aug 2017 #2
Was it filmed at a Trump Hotel? nt Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2017 #3
"Watch our new commercial and learn more about Ben Carsons commitment Hortensis Aug 2017 #4

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
4. "Watch our new commercial and learn more about Ben Carsons commitment
Mon Aug 14, 2017, 04:50 PM
Aug 2017
OneReverse Mortage:
▶ Tune in Tuesday: Attention Homeowners 62 and Older

Watch our new commercial and learn more about Ben Carson’s commitment to the reverse mortgage program and how the loan can change the way you live your retirement.

Did you know Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is committed to the reverse mortgage program? In fact, he recently affirmed his commitment and we want homeowners 62 and older to know it. Check out our new commercial, which features some quotes from Carson about the program. We also list recent improvements to the reverse mortgage and how it can help change the way you live your retirement.

As stated by Carson, financial health is one of the “three essential initiatives for our nation’s senior.” A reverse mortgage may be an effective tool for helping seniors reach their financial goals. If you are interested in seeing if a reverse mortgage is right for you, give one of our licensed specialists a call.


Interesting, and thanks, NYETNYET. I didn't confirm a speech is where the video "quotes" were taped, but apparently Carson gave a speech back in July praising reverse mortgages. Hope some enterprising journalists will be digging for signs of a payoff. I also very much doubt the HUD salary satisfies this guy. DC swarms these years with megamillionaires and billionaires who make public employees at all levels feel like low-income workers.
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