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Higher Reverse Mortgage Limits Coming in 2017 Starting in 2017, lending limits for government-backed reverse mortgages will increase, allowing borrowers the opportunity to access more of their home equity than ever before. The vast majority of reverse mortgages are federally-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) that are backed by the Federal Housing Administration. These loans allow homeowners age... Read Full Article
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FHA Increases HECM Loan Limit The maximum claim amount for FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (Reverse Mortgage) will increase from its current $625,500 limit to $636,150 in 2017, according to Mortgagee Letter 2016-19 published today by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This new MCA – which is equal to 150 percent of the Freddie Mac national conforming limit... Read Full Article
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If you’re in the process of applying for a reverse mortgage, or if you have been considering tapping into your home equity with a government insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) loan, a recent change may mean you can qualify for more loan proceeds. HUD surprised everyone with a Mortgagee Letter of the changes at the very end of June and... Read Full Article
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Loan limits for government-insured reverse mortgages have kept stable at a maximum claim amount of $625,500 for 2014. For borrowers in high-valued homes, this means you will retain your ability to access your home’s equity as a new reverse mortgage borrower. Next year’s limits for the Federal Housing Administration-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program remain unchanged from 2013.... Read Full Article
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OFFICIAL: FHA Announces Fixed Rate Standard Reverse Mortgage Elimination Date.. On December 6, 2012, HUD issued Mortgagee Letter 12-26 which among other things, announced the extension of the $625,500 maximum limit on the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM or "Heck-um") program. The lending limit shall remain at 625,500 through December 31, 2013. Excerpts from that Mortgagee Letter appear below: This... Read Full Article
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2013 Update: Reverse Mortgage $625,500 Limits have been extended! FHA Confirms 2012 Reverse Mortgage Limits The Federal Housing Administration announced last week through its listserv that the current reverse mortgage loan limit of $625,500 will remain in effect for 2012 and that a mortgagee letter stating this policy is pending. “Lenders are reminded that the maximum claim amount for HECMs... Read Full Article
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In Mortgagee Letter 11029 HUD announced that they will extend the current reverse mortgage Loan Limit of $625,500 on the Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM or "Heck-um") from its current date of expiration of September 30, 2011 to December 31, 2011. The letter states that HUD does leave an opening for the fact that legislation may be enacted to extend... Read Full Article
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