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Reverse Mortgage Spouse: “Eligible” vs. “Ineligible” Protection

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Who is an eligible non-borrowing spouse on a reverse mortgage? Great Question! There are two types of non-borrowing spouses in a reverse mortgage: eligible and ineligible. To be considered an eligible non-borrowing spouse, you must be married to the borrower when they apply for and close the loan. As an eligible non-borrowing spouse, you must also meet certain requirements,...
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Beware: Reverse Mortgage Home Warranty Scam

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When I obtained a HECM through ARLO two years ago, the company never said anything about activating a Home Warranty Policy.  The letters claim YOUR company took out a home warranty policy.  Nothing in the stacks of documents provided by your company indicates this fact.  I am now getting letters saying it will expire and that my home is subject...
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Timeframe to Vacate Home After Reverse Mortgage

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Hello ARLO, My father passed away in October 2018.  He had a live-in caretaker for several years.  I decided to sell the house in California, while the caretaker is occupying the home to keep the property safe and away from squatters and facilitate the viewing.  One offer from a buyer fell through, and the caretaker approached my agent wanting to...
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Reverse Mortgage Servicing FAQs

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  HOW CAN I REQUEST FUNDS FROM MY LINE OF CREDIT? If you selected a line of credit as part of your payment plan option, you may request those funds by sending a written request to the servicing department.  You will receive a Line of Credit draw request form with each monthly statement, provided you have available funds remaining.  The...
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4 Ways You Can Lose Your Home With a Reverse Mortgage

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A reverse mortgage can be a powerful tool for an American senior aged 62 or older to create a new source of cash flow from his or her home equity. With a Federal Housing Administration-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), the borrower still retains ownership of the property while continuing to live there over the course of the...
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What Suze Orman Says About Reverse Mortgages (2011-Present)

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Personal finance experts often address reverse mortgage questions and concerns from the general public, which typically involves a discussion of the pros and cons of these financial products.  Suze Orman, known for years of experience providing personal financial expertise, including hosting the Suze Orman Show on CNBC for over a decade, has often answered questions and provided her opinions on reverse...
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Protecting Your Home from Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Threat

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Dear ARLO, I just returned from the hospital, where my uncle was transported by his neighbor, thinking he was having a heart attack.  My uncle said he almost passed out after receiving a letter from his reverse mortgage lender threatening to foreclose. I was told he may be discharged tomorrow, but I need to quickly step in to help him,...
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Are reverse mortgages FDIC-insured, and do banking failures affect them?

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This will be welcoming news if you are worried about reverse mortgages being non-FDIC insured. Fortunately for reverse mortgage borrowers, reverse mortgages are not FDIC-insured and, therefore, are not endangered by all the turmoil with banks at this time. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guarantees the reverse mortgage. Specifically, HUD guarantees that the borrower can access...
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