Interest on reverse mortgage loans depend on several factors: the bank you're using, the current market and the type of loan you're seeking: fixed - rate or adjustable.
Interest
rates on reverse mortgage loans are typically lower than other mortgages as the loans are guaranteed by the home equity in the property.
This means that over time the balance
due on a reverse mortgage grows, assuming the homeowner is not repaying the borrowed amount.
Your lender doesn't want to get stuck with a burned - out shell of a home that isn't worth nearly what you
owe on the reverse mortgage.
Unlike a traditional mortgage, borrowers can't deduct the interest
charged on a reverse mortgage each year, as interest isn't deductible until it's actually paid.
We had just done a seminar
on reverse mortgages at our company, and this loan officer specialized in this type of mortgage and spoke with the buyer about it.
Many older homeowners are choosing to seek information
on reverse mortgages because they want to supplement their retirement income with their home equity.