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Florida Reverse Mortgage Lenders: Expert Guidance for Sunshine State Homeowners Last Updated: February 8, 2026 | By: Michael G. Branson, CEO (NMLS #14040) & Cliff Auerswald, President (NMLS #14041) Get Your Florida Reverse Mortgage Quote Instant quote. No personal information required. Real-time rates. Get My Free Quote ›› Florida is America's premier retirement destination, home to 4.3 million homeowners age...
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Texas Test

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Texas-Specific FAQ: Your Questions Answered Q: What if my spouse is under age 62? A: Unlike most states, Texas requires BOTH spouses to be at least 62 years old to qualify for a reverse mortgage. If one spouse is younger, you must wait until both meet the age requirement. Example: Your husband is 65 and your wife is 60. In...
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Top 4 Warning Signs a Reverse Mortgage May Be a Bad Idea in 2026

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A reverse mortgage can be a useful tool for the right homeowner, especially for those who want to age in place and improve retirement cash flow.  But it is not the right solution for everyone. After working exclusively with reverse mortgages for more than two decades, I’ve learned that the biggest problems don’t come from the loan itself.  They come...
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How Reverse Mortgages Work – Explained in plain English with ARLO™

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[arlo_toc] For more than 20 years, I’ve helped older homeowners understand and use reverse mortgages safely.  At All Reverse Mortgage, Inc., we focus on one loan and one purpose — helping you use the equity you’ve built to support your retirement with clear numbers and no pressure. This guide walks you through the essentials in plain English: what a reverse...
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2026 HECM Reverse Mortgage Limits Rise to $1,249,125

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Our goal with this guide is simple.  We want to explain HUD’s new lending limit in a clear and useful way, especially if you are trying to understand how the change affects the amount you can receive.  You will find updated charts comparing the 2025 and 2026 limits, along with an illustration that shows how loan-to-value factors interact with the...
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Jumbo Reverse Mortgage: 2026 Rules, Eligibility, Limits & Rates

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As we move into 2026, many homeowners with higher-value properties are finding that the FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program no longer unlocks the equity they expect.  That’s where jumbo reverse mortgages may come into play.  These privately funded programs offer higher lending limits, more flexibility, and solutions for property types that do not meet FHA standards. This guide...
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Free Reverse Mortgage Calculator – No Personal Info Required

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Many homeowners begin exploring a reverse mortgage with the same question: How much can I get from a reverse mortgage? The challenge is that most online calculators won’t give you an answer unless you provide your phone number or email address.  That creates hesitation for many people who want to learn without being contacted. This guide reviews three calculators that let...
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Platinum Jumbo Reverse Mortgage: A Clear, Expert Guide for 2026

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For years, families with higher-value homes had limited reverse mortgage options.  The standard FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) capped lending at [hecm_limit year="current"], which meant many homeowners couldn’t access the equity they had worked a lifetime to build. The Platinum Jumbo Reverse Mortgage changes that. It’s a modern, flexible reverse mortgage program created for older homeowners with high-value properties,...
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Liberty Reverse Mortgage (PHH) Shuts Down: Sells 40,000 Borrower Portfolio

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Senior homeowners are losing another major source for reverse mortgages.  Onity Group, the parent company of PHH and Liberty Reverse Mortgage, recently announced that it will stop originating reverse mortgages and will sell its reverse mortgage servicing portfolio. Liberty has long been one of the largest lenders in the space, with 12 active branches and 138 sponsored loan officers based...
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