As always, reach out to a HomeBridge Mortgage Loan Originator for more information
on reverse mortgages for seniors.
The interactive map below allows you to get a snapshot of 2016 data
on reverse mortgages for each state.
Not exact matches
Shortly after her husband died two years ago, Mary Lacey Gibson, a San Juan Bautista, California - based certified financial planner who owns her own practice, began applying
for a
reverse mortgage on her home even though she had no real need
for the loan.
On the other hand, homeownership is widespread in Canada and provides a flow of services in retirement that obviates the need
for cash (and, indeed, home ownership can become a source of cash income through downsizing housing and / or a
reverse mortgage annuity).
The jury's verdict came
on the same day that a federal appeals court
reversed the conviction of a former Jefferies Group LLC managing director who is serving prison time
for lying to customers about the prices of
mortgage - backed bonds.
The revelations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development come as the agency's auditors released a new report showing the insurance fund
for taxpayer - backed
mortgages has been hemorrhaging thanks to foreclosures
on reverse mortgages to the elderly.
The jury's verdict came
on the same day that a federal appeals court
reversed the conviction of a former Jefferies Group managing director who is serving prison time
for lying to customers about the prices of
mortgage - backed bonds.
Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation and Foreclosure - Establish «an Elder Abuse Certification Program
for banks located in New York State, amending the banking law to empower banks to place holds
on potentially fraudulent transactions, and strengthening legislation that will protect senior homeowners with
reverse mortgages.»
Since a HECM
reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan and it is secured by placing a lien
on your home, you are protected from having any of your other assets taken as repayment
for the loan.
A
reverse mortgage loan isn't
for everyone, but if you own your home and want to capitalize
on that ownership in your later years, it can offer you a number of benefits.
During the counseling session, the HUD - approved advisor may touch
on the financial implications of a
reverse mortgage, compare costs among various lenders, and even propose alternatives to an HECM loan
for the individual.
He also updates us
on the new rules
for reverse mortgages since the 2018 tax law has changed, explains why they have traditionally gotten such bad press, and how they've changed.
If you want to learn more about this topic, we recommend you read this article
on qualification requirements
for reverse mortgage loans.
Except you apply
for single purpose
reverse mortgage loan, there is no restriction
on how you can use your
reverse mortgage.
You must have built enough equity
on the home before you can qualify
for reverse mortgage.
To be eligible
for a
reverse mortgage loan, the FHA requires the youngest borrower
on title to be 62 years or older.
For this reason, the terms of a
reverse mortgage can vary greatly depending
on a number of factors and may or may not all include all of the following qualities.
When the last borrower
on the
reverse mortgage dies, sells or otherwise conveys the property title to someone else or doesn't reside in the property
for 12 months, the
reverse mortgage becomes «due and payable.»
I enjoy working with homeowners
on the
reverse mortgage program because it allows me to truly help assist them in finding a solution to a problem that causes them stress, and the sincere thankfulness they tell me they have
for me is very rewarding.
As you cut back
on work, replace the work income with things like annuities and
reverse mortgages that will pay out over time in exchange
for a lump payment.
For example, financial planner and Texas Tech associate professor John Salter demonstrated how different claiming strategies, such as filing and suspending and filing a restricted application, that can significantly boost the amount of inflation - adjusted Social Security payments over a lifetime and how a
reverse mortgage might be used as a back - up line of credit that can be drawn
on during prolonged market downturns to reduce the chance of running out of money.
Unless you're applying
for a
reverse mortgage, your
mortgage lender will expect you to prepay the daily cost of interest
on your loan between the day you sign and the day you make your first
mortgage payment.
In order to enjoy all the features of a
reverse mortgage loan, and ensure that you do not default
on the loan, you are responsible
for:
Louis and Connie first applied
for a
reverse mortgage about a year ago, having seen American Advisors Group spokesperson Fred Thompson
on their television.
In particular, Commissioner Stevens notes that loan limits would be reduced
for HECM
mortgage loans, a situation that could make
reverse mortgages less accessible
for seniors depending
on converting their home equity into cash through a HECM loan.
This means that borrowers who do not need to borrow the full amount that can be had
on the Standard
Reverse Mortgage product can opt
for the Saver program and the UFMIP is reduced drastically from 2 % of the property value to 0.01 % of the property value and often times the Lender will credit this cost to you effectively making your cost of UFMIP zero.
When the last surviving borrower
on the
reverse mortgage meets one of the qualifying events
for repayment, the loan will become due.
Then another disadvantage of
reverse mortgage loans is the effect it has
on your continued eligibility
for need - based government benefit programs like supplemental social security (SSI) and Medicaid.
Legal Stuff: All
Reverse Mortgage Calculator and all content included
on this page and
on their website are
for borrower convenience only.
In the meantime, HUD has issued a ruling essentially saying that
for reverse mortgages closed after August 4th of this year, a non-borrowing spouse can remain in the house after the borrowing spouse dies, assuming the couple was married at the time of the loan closing, occupied and continues to occupy the house as a primary residence and the non-borrowing spouse is listed
on the loan documents.
For example, based
on the recent HUD ruling, someone who marries a
reverse mortgage borrower after he or she has taken out the loan or a child of the borrower who had been living in the home would not be entitled to stay
on without repaying the loan.
These requirements are effective
for all California
reverse mortgages with applications taken
on or after August 22, 2017
For example, if a borrower were to have applied for a Reverse Mortgage on September 23rd, 2010 and their case number was assigned by their Lender on October 4th, 2010 their expected interest rate from September 23rd would be in effect for 120 days from October 4
For example, if a borrower were to have applied
for a Reverse Mortgage on September 23rd, 2010 and their case number was assigned by their Lender on October 4th, 2010 their expected interest rate from September 23rd would be in effect for 120 days from October 4
for a
Reverse Mortgage on September 23rd, 2010 and their case number was assigned by their Lender
on October 4th, 2010 their expected interest rate from September 23rd would be in effect
for 120 days from October 4
for 120 days from October 4th.
For the last few months, the reverse mortgage industry has been preparing for a change called Financial Assessment, which was originally slated to be implemented on March 2, 20
For the last few months, the
reverse mortgage industry has been preparing
for a change called Financial Assessment, which was originally slated to be implemented on March 2, 20
for a change called Financial Assessment, which was originally slated to be implemented
on March 2, 2015.
However, recent increases to the LIBOR Rate (London Interbank Offered Rate), which is the rate
for which all Adjustable Rate
Reverse Mortgages are based
on have taken these loans expected rates as of today 12/20/10 over the 5.00 % floor rate
for all margins currently being offered.
Based
on the charts above, borrowers waiting
for their homes to increase in value or
for that next birthday before obtaining their
reverse mortgage may find that the gains they expected by waiting are more than erased by the amount they lose from higher rates.
However, since the guidelines
on Reverse Mortgages currently do not require any income requirements and the credit guidelines are very minimal, it is easier to qualify
for this product.
Firstly, If you are counting
on the
reverse mortgage later, the only way you will know
for sure if you and the property both qualify is by applying
for the loan and getting an appraisal.
That is right, you can take out a
Reverse Mortgage loan that requires no monthly payments, but still make payments
on the loan in order to lower the balance
for the future or pay it off over a set period of time.
Depending
on your current situation, getting a
reverse mortgage might be a better option
for you than a conventional loan.
For those who don't want to put their home
on the market or deal with the hassle of obtaining an equity loan or equity line of credit, a
reverse mortgage is a great alternative.
If that is not a problem and you would buy that home anyway, then this might not be an issue
for you but if you are counting
on the
reverse mortgage it's nice to know before you close the sale that it will be available.
This means an Expected Rate range of 5.29 % to as high as 6.54 % if you were to apply
for an Adjustable Rate
Reverse Mortgage today.The LIBOR Index is updated
on a weekly basis
for the
Reverse Mortgage Calculator.
Most people are aware that they receive a percentage of their home's value or the Government lending limit (whichever is less) based
on their age when qualifying
for a
Reverse Mortgage loan.
Under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's HECM program (Home Equity Conversion
Mortgage)-- which is the program used most often by reverse mortgage lenders — a 65 - year - old who owns a house worth $ 250,000 with no outstanding mortgage might be able to borrow as much as $ 127,000, according to the Boston College Center For Retirement Research, although fees and other restrictions may reduce the amount of cash you can actually get your hands on at least in
Mortgage)-- which is the program used most often by
reverse mortgage lenders — a 65 - year - old who owns a house worth $ 250,000 with no outstanding mortgage might be able to borrow as much as $ 127,000, according to the Boston College Center For Retirement Research, although fees and other restrictions may reduce the amount of cash you can actually get your hands on at least in
mortgage lenders — a 65 - year - old who owns a house worth $ 250,000 with no outstanding
mortgage might be able to borrow as much as $ 127,000, according to the Boston College Center For Retirement Research, although fees and other restrictions may reduce the amount of cash you can actually get your hands on at least in
mortgage might be able to borrow as much as $ 127,000, according to the Boston College Center
For Retirement Research, although fees and other restrictions may reduce the amount of cash you can actually get your hands
on at least initially.
On the other hand, if you're already retired, then the right way to deal with lower returns may be to pare living expenses where possible, tap home equity by downsizing or signing up for a reverse mortgage, taking on a part - time job or even relocating to a part of the country where the cost of living is lowe
On the other hand, if you're already retired, then the right way to deal with lower returns may be to pare living expenses where possible, tap home equity by downsizing or signing up
for a
reverse mortgage, taking
on a part - time job or even relocating to a part of the country where the cost of living is lowe
on a part - time job or even relocating to a part of the country where the cost of living is lower.
The federal insurance
on a FHA - insured
reverse mortgage provides protection
for both the borrower and the lender.
Read more about eligibility
for a
reverse mortgage or continue to the next section
on reverse mortgage facts.
No; seller contributions are not allowed
on FHA - insured
reverse mortgage for purchase transactions.
If inheritance of the home is a concern
for the children, rejecting a
reverse mortgage will help no one if the home is foreclosed
on anyway.