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HECM
The standard FHA-insured reverse mortgage. If you’re 62+, this is where most homeowners start.
HECM for Purchase
Buy a new home with a reverse mortgage: relocate, downsize, or right-size without a monthly payment.
Jumbo Reverse
New
Loan amounts up to $4M for high-value homes beyond FHA lending limits.
HECM Refinance
Already have a reverse mortgage? See if today’s rates or higher lending limits can work in your favor.
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How It Works
How Does It Work?
The complete process, from application to funding, explained in plain English.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at both sides: real benefits and real tradeoffs.
Today’s Rates
Current HECM interest rates, margins, and MIP, updated daily.
2026 Lending Limits
The 2026 FHA lending ceiling and how it affects your maximum loan amount.
Eligibility Requirements
Age, equity, property type, credit, and residency: everything you need to qualify, in one place.
HUD Counseling
Required before closing: what it covers, how long it takes, and how to find an approved agency.
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Reverse Mortgage Calculator
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Compare HECM and jumbo options with ZIP-accurate closing costs. No SSN, no credit pull.
Line of Credit Calculator
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See your HECM credit line and how it grows over time.
Refinance Calculator
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Checks if refinancing your HECM pays off using the 5x benefit rule.
Purchase Calculator
Estimate down payment, sale proceeds, and what to expect at closing.
Amortization Calculator
See how your loan balance and home equity change over time. Includes a downloadable Excel report.
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HECM
The standard FHA-insured reverse mortgage. If you’re 62+, this is where most homeowners start.
HECM for Purchase
Buy a new home with a reverse mortgage: relocate, downsize, or right-size without a monthly payment.
Jumbo Reverse
New
Loan amounts up to $4M for high-value homes beyond FHA lending limits.
HECM Refinance
Already have a reverse mortgage? See if today’s rates or higher lending limits can work in your favor.
Not sure where to start? Begin here
How It Works
How Does It Work?
The complete process, from application to funding, explained in plain English.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at both sides: real benefits and real tradeoffs.
Today’s Rates
Current HECM interest rates, margins, and MIP, updated daily.
2026 Lending Limits
The 2026 FHA lending ceiling and how it affects your maximum loan amount.
Eligibility Requirements
Age, equity, property type, credit, and residency: everything you need to qualify, in one place.
HUD Counseling
Required before closing: what it covers, how long it takes, and how to find an approved agency.
Not sure where to start? Begin here
Calculators
Reverse Mortgage Calculator
Instant
Compare HECM and jumbo options with ZIP-accurate closing costs. No SSN, no credit pull.
Line of Credit Calculator
Instant
See your HECM credit line and how it grows over time.
Refinance Calculator
Instant
Checks if refinancing your HECM pays off using the 5x benefit rule.
Purchase Calculator
Estimate down payment, sale proceeds, and what to expect at closing.
Amortization Calculator
See how your loan balance and home equity change over time. Includes a downloadable Excel report.
Not sure where to start? Begin here
Resources
Ask ARLO™
Search over 2,000 answered customer questions.
ARLO™ Blog
Market updates and rate commentary from CEO Michael G. Branson.
Reader Q&A
You are here
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Not sure where to start? Begin here
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Can you get a reverse mortgage on leased land?
Is it common for a reverse mortgage company to change mortgagee name on my insurance policy?
How Can I Pay Back a Reverse Mortgage?
What form should borrower fill out when applying for reverse mortgage financing?
What Ownership Rights Do You Have with a Common Law Marriage?
Can I take out a second reverse mortgage?
Do Heirs Over 62 Have Special Occupancy Rights in a Reverse Mortgage Home?
Is Airbnb allowed if you have a Reverse Mortgage?
Will our children be liable for our reverse mortgage?
Can my condominium project obtain FHA approval without rental units?
How long do we have to leave my mothers home after her death?
Is it possible that my reverse mortgage monthly payments can stop before I die?
In a reverse mortgage appraisal, can the Income Approach be used?
How is total floor space defined for non residential use on a Reverse Mortgage?
If they wish to convey their equity in the property to me via a Trust, will that make the loan due?
How is the reverse mortgage life expectancy set-aside calculated?
Can my parents add my name to title if they have a reverse mortgage?
Do you get a higher loan amount if you apply as single or a married couple?
Can you travel in your RV most of the year with a Reverse Mortgage?
How can I become a counselor for reverse mortgages?
Can I switch to another reverse mortgage lender?
How can I refinance out of a reverse mortgage into a traditional mortgage?
Can a reverse mortgage force maintenance or foreclose if the owner is unable to make major repairs?
How can I add my spouse to the reverse mortgage?
Can I qualify for a reverse mortgage with a non-permitted addition?
Who's responsible for HOA fees after death of my mothers Reverse Mortgage?
How much equity is required to get a reverse mortgage?
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