FAQ
What is a reverse mortgage?A reverse mortgage is a loan that enables you as senior homeowners to convert a percentage of your home's equity into cash. Instead of you paying your mortgage, your mortgage pays you!
- You may use the funds in any manner you wish: to pay rising health care cost, supplement retirement income, home improvements, pay-off existing mortgage, new car, travel etc.
- You will always own your home because the title remains in your name.
- Any money you receive is tax-free. Your Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits remain intact.
- Unlike a traditional mortgage, there are no monthly payments. In fact, in many situations a reverse mortgage pays you!
- The loan fees are financed into the loan. This means you can get a reverse mortgage with little or no out-of-pocket costs.
- You must be 62 years of age or older.
- You must own your home, free and clear or have a balance that can be paid off with the reverse mortgage loan.
- You must occupy the property as your primary residence.
- There are no credit requirements.
The easiest way to find out how much you can get is to use my reverse mortgage calculator. Simply enter in your date of birth, zip code and current value of your home.
Go to the reverse mortgage calculator!
The loan is due only when you choose to move, to sell the home, or when you pass away. If there are two people on the mortgage, the loan becomes due only when the second person has passed away.
The loan can be repaid in two ways.
Yes! You can receive your money:
Contact a Reverse Mortgage Specialist today!
Tara Cummins
480-338-1490