Obtain clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects;
satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals.
Not exact matches
When pursuing a reverse mortgage, any
existing mortgages will need to be
satisfied so that the new mortgage is the only
lien attached to the property.
A refinance transaction in which the new mortgage amount is limited to the sum of the remaining balance of the
existing first mortgage, closing costs (including prepaid items), points, the amount required to
satisfy any mortgage
liens that are more than one year old (if the borrower chooses to
satisfy them), and other funds for the borrower's use (as long as the amount does not exceed 1 percent of the principal amount of the new mortgage).
A refinance transaction in which the amount of money received from the new loan exceeds the total of the money needed to repay the
existing first mortgage, closing costs, points, and the amount required to
satisfy any outstanding subordinate mortgage
liens.
Worked closely with title departments to ensure all
existing liens and taxes were
satisfied and all appropriate documents were recorded and filed with each county.
However, if your home is in need of FHA - required repairs or you have an
existing lien, judgment, or taxes that are due, those must be
satisfied, either through the reverse mortgage loan proceeds or prior to obtaining a reverse mortgage loan.
The home must be owned free and clear or all
existing liens and mandatory obligations would need to be
satisfied through the reverse mortgage proceeds.