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Comparison of Reverse Mortgages & Home Equity Loans

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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?

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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?

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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

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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!

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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

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..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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ALL-NEW Jumbo Reverse Mortgage with Line of Credit Feature!

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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

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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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Reverse Mortgage Options with Disabled Child

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My parents have reverse mortgage. My dad died 5 years ago, my mom is in a nursing home, and I am a 53-year-old disabled woman living in the home. What do I do about living in my home? I have no place to go! - Sylvia Hello Sylvia, I am very sorry to hear of your circumstances. ...
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