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How to Purchase a Home That Has a Reverse Mortgage

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We were looking to buy a home and signed a contract for sale for $730,000.  The house appraised for just over that amount.  Afterward, we learned that the seller owes more than that ($760,000) on a reverse mortgage.  Does HUD/FHA need to approve the sales price before we can close?  The seller can complete the transaction because the sales price...
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What Happens When a Reverse Mortgage is Assigned to HUD

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We received a notice from reverse mortgage that the loan is being assigned to HUD they also gave the name of company that would be handling it. I looked company up and they have horrible complaints one main one being that the heirs do everything required to settle home and this company just foreclosures the house before they can do...
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Issues with Reverse Mortgages & Adult Children Living in Home

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My mother has a reverse mortgage and I've been reading and trying to understand it all. Basics... her house was appraised at 390,000 back in 2007, she owed 113,000 on a previous loan. "Original principal limit" 234,000 minus the 113,000 leaves 121,000. Her payment plan was the line of credit which was 99,000. First question; where does or who the...
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Selling an “Upside-Down” Reverse Mortgaged Home

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I am still confused about debt after I sell. My wife and I have a current reverse mortgage debt of $300K on a Seattle (98146) house valued by Zillow at $310K. At time of reverse mortgage award it was appraised at $380K. We took out the reverse mortgage about 15 years ago thinking it would be our home until death....
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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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Can You Surrender Home with a Reverse Mortgage?

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A browser Laura P. has sent the following question(s) in the ask experts blog: If I surrender my home to you do I owe any money? I want to be sure I answer this correctly and your question leaves the door open a little so please give me a little room to explain myself here. The reverse mortgage...
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