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Make Repayments for an Increased Line of Credit or Tenure!

February 12, 2019     2 comments

My interest and Mortgage insurance are adding $1,100.00 to my principal each month because my rate has gone up 2% in the last year---my Line of credit has $60,000 and grows by $245.00 a month. I would like to start putting my prepayments on the unpaid principal. My loan states that I can specify if I want to have the...
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Comparison of Reverse Mortgages & Home Equity Loans

February 6, 2019     2 comments

Borrowers are still asking, "Which is better, a Home Equity Line of Credit from our Bank or a Line of Credit on a Reverse Mortgage?". And there is not just one answer the works for everything when comparing the Home Equity Line of Credit or HELOC to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM or "Heck-um") when accessed as a line...
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Are Reverse Mortgages Harmful to Condominium Associations?

January 30, 2019     no comments

ALERT: HUD Announces Condo Changes Effective October 15, 2019! We have just read with interest the benefits of reverse mortgage to an applicant on your website. You also mention benefits to the Condo Associations. However, our experience as an Association in Florida has been negative.  We have recently had a problem in our condominium unit in Boca Raton,...
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What are the Reverse Mortgage Maintenance Requirements?

January 28, 2019     12 comments

How would you characterize the average reverse mortgage lender's maintenance requirements? Do they tend to be stringent, moderate, or relatively lax? I have read one account of a reverse mortgage lender requiring very burdensome maintenance requirements that the average retiree wouldn't be much concerned with...such as those necessary for maximum resale value but largely cosmetic (repaint the entire house inside and...
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15 Questions You Should Ask Before Accepting a Reverse Mortgage

January 14, 2019     8 comments

Looking into a Reverse Mortgage? Here are the questions you should ask: What exactly is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a loan insured by the federal government that allows you to convert a portion of the equity you’ve built up in your home into tax free single lump sum disbursement, line of credit or monthly payout.  Read...
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2018 Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates On The Rise!

December 20, 2018     no comments

What Rising Interest Rates in 2018 Mean for Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Interest rate increases impact reverse mortgage borrowers differently from how they impact forward mortgage borrowers. While gains in short-term rates have a minimal effect on the amount of loan proceeds reverse mortgage borrowers may be eligible to receive, hikes in longer-term rates can significantly reduce their borrowing power over...
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One Reverse Mortgage Problem No One is Talking About

November 1, 2018     2 comments

..one originator’s observations about the undiscussed reasons for problems with the MMI fund. We heard from Brian Montgomery at the annual NRMLA meeting that he envisions further changes coming down the road for the HUD HECM program.  Jessica Guerin at The Housing Wire (Housing Wire on Brian Montgomery) tells us that Montgomery outlined the “fixes” attempted by HUD and that...
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How to Obtain a Partial Reconveyance from the Lien-holder

October 29, 2018     8 comments

My neighbor has a reverse mortgage loan, but she has passed away and her relatives live in the home. They are now in the process of selling the home. They have 5 acres with the home and I am interested in buying an acre of the land that borders my property. Is there a way to buy the land and...
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ALL-NEW Jumbo Reverse Mortgage with Line of Credit Feature!

October 26, 2018     2 comments

All Reverse Mortgage, Inc. is excited to unveil our innovative Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Line of Credit (RMLOC).  Mirroring the non-recourse nature of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), our Jumbo RMLOC ensures that neither borrowers nor their heirs are personally liable for the loan.  A standout feature of this product is the absence of mortgage insurance, both upfront and on...
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How to Avoid Problems with a Reverse Mortgage Lender

October 23, 2018     no comments

What's the most effective legal way to avoid any expected problems with a new reverse mortgage lender? -Alfred Hello Alfred, This is a very open question.  There are several ways to handle issues with lenders, but it depends on the issue you are having. And when you say, “expected problems with a new reverse mortgage lender”,...
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