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Reverse mortgages offer homeowners aged 62 and older a powerful tool to tap into home equity, providing tax-free funds for retirement. Whether covering medical bills, funding in-home care, or making home improvements, these proceeds can enhance financial flexibility—without the burden of state or federal income taxes. However, their success hinges on smart decision-making. Careless use can jeopardize your financial security... Read Full Article
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The decision to take out a reverse mortgage may stem from a variety of reasons, whether it’s a desire to stay in your home or the need for extra cash flow. When facing the decision to take out a reverse mortgage or sell your home, there are a few factors to weigh. Each option has its own pros and cons and... Read Full Article
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1. You’re 62! Happy birthday! The federally-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program requires borrowers to be at least 62 years of age in order to qualify for the loan. Other basic requirements include owning your home outright or with most of your mortgage paid off, maintaining that home as your primary residence, and staying current on property tax and homeowners... Read Full Article
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Comment: my partner is 71, I am 75, We own our condo in CA the balance on the mortgage is 52,000 and the approx value is 150,000-160,000. is this program the best choice for us? Hi Rudy, You know, you used the magic words in there, "..the best thing for us". We are of the opinion that reverse mortgages... Read Full Article
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Historically, reverse mortgages were thought to be a solution only for people who found themselves “house rich” and “cash poor.” But today, the thinking has changed. Because a reverse mortgage allows the borrower to convert home equity into cash, either in the form of a lump sum payment, monthly installments or as a line of credit, the conventional thinking was... Read Full Article
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A reverse mortgage can help improve your financial situation if you are at least 62 years of age, have a substantial amount of home equity and are looking to improve cash flow in retirement. But this type of loan is not for everyone—like any long-term financial decision, it’s important to consider the pros and cons of reverse mortgages before... Read Full Article
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From our reader: We have 2 homes, no mortgage. We do not need money at the present time. Could it be to our advantage to get reverse mortgage? Thank you for your help. The question as to whether or not it could be to your advantage depends entirely upon you. I would not advocate having borrowers incur costs... Read Full Article
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If you’re seriously considering taking out a reverse mortgage, you probably know by now that you can use the proceeds of your loan for just about anything. However, even though you as a borrower are free to do as you wish with your money, using it to make investments is not recommended. In order to protect borrowers, the government has... Read Full Article
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I had a long conversation with a potential borrower yesterday. He said that he had spoken with a couple of loan originators and had a few concerns. One of the originators told him that there were no reverse mortgage disadvantages and the other worked for the largest reverse mortgage company in the United States and told him that she did... Read Full Article
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2011 is fast approaching and people are still asking about the reverse mortgage pros and cons. We have seen some changes over the past year and it's time to update some of the reverse mortgage pros and cons that were reported in our last article. HUD has made some changes that many feared and some have helped, some have made... Read Full Article