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We live in an area with an HOA we had a dispute with them that was settled but that has come back to bite us big time. We have excellent credit have paid our insurance, taxes, and mortgage on time but apparently it is not enough to satisfy HUD according to our mortgage dealer. They wanted $70,000 up front for... Read Full Article
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2020 Update: President Trumps’s FY2021 Budget Forecasts Strong HECM Performance The White House this week released a Fiscal Year 2021 proposed budget that predicted strong economic numbers for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program during the next federal fiscal year that begins on October 1, 2020. The budget projects the HECM program will operate at a credit subsidy level equal... Read Full Article
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I understand there are many variables involved in 'how long' it takes, some of them due to applicant errors and misunderstandings.... but I would appreciate an average of start to finish for a reverse mortgage loan? I assume when the quotes arrive they will include 'next step' but what is the typical processing time to complete this type of transaction?... Read Full Article
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Reverse Mortgage Meaning Video When it comes to exploring reverse mortgages and how they could be helpful to your situation you first should have an understanding of the terms that will be used throughout the process. These terms will help you fully understand how a reverse mortgage works. Here are a few terms that may be helpful in... Read Full Article
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Are you over 62 and looking to eliminate a mortgage payment or purchase a new home in the U.S. Virgin Islands? If so, a reverse mortgage might be the perfect product. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands and are over 62 years old, you may be able to qualify for a reverse mortgage that will allow you access... Read Full Article
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Are you looking to tap into your home equity as a way to boost monthly cash flow or save for a rainy day? The new reverse mortgage can help. Reverse mortgages have been around for decades to help retirees improve their financial situations as their incomes decline. Under the federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program, these loans... Read Full Article
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Reverse Mortgage for Home Purchase A Guide for Real Estate Professionals By All Reverse Mortgage® At All Reverse Mortgage®, we're looking to partner with you in educating and helping mutual clients to purchase their retirement home. We have seen how knowledgeable real estate professionals have increased their market share and sales by simply identifying this buyer, you will find yourself with... Read Full Article
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My brother passed away Sept 22,2016. Being his brother he made sole heir and ex. of the estate. Did not find out until Oct. 2016 that he had a reverse mortgage I contacted them about my brother death at which time they wanted to know what I wanted to do, I didn't know at the time. As we continue to... Read Full Article
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Our HECM counseling has just expired and we had to retake a counseling. However, a month before the counseling expired, an appraisal of our house was ordered by our lender. Now, our reverse mortgage lender ordered another appraisal because he said that the month old appraisal cannot be used because we were just given a new case number as a... Read Full Article
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Question from our reader: Can you influence the appraiser to give a higher appraised value? This is one that I would tell you absolutely NO! It is against the law to try to influence an appraiser to raise a value. This is not to say that if you feel that an appraiser has given you a bad value that... Read Full Article
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