Reverse Mortgages

Basic Information

Reverse mortgages are a type of home equity loan that allows you to convert some of the existing equity in your home into cash while you retain ownership of the property. Equity is the current cash value of a home minus the current loan balance. A reverse mortgage works much like a traditional mortgage, except in reverse. Instead of the homeowner paying the lender each month, the lender pays the homeowner. As long as the homeowner continues to live in the home, no repayment of principal, interest, or servicing fees are required. The funds received from a reverse mortgage may be used for anything, including housing expenses, taxes, insurance, fuel or maintenance costs.

A Federally insured loan that allows homeowner’s that are 62 and older receive cash from the equity in their home in a lump sum, line of credit or monthly payments. 

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The non-recourse feature means the borrower can never owe more than the home is worth when the loan is repaid.
  • The HECM loan allows you to establish a flexible line of credit from the equity in your home.  
  • No monthly payment is required on any cash received as long as you remain in the home as your primary residence.  
  • Although no monthly mortgage payment is required you can pay back any portion at any time.
  • Borrowers are responsible for paying property taxes and homeowner’s insurance

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase is a reverse mortgage that allows seniors, age 62 or older, to purchase a new principal residence using loan proceeds from the reverse mortgage.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The non-recourse feature means the borrower can never owe more than the home is worth when the loan is repaid.
  • Borrower will need cash on hand to cover a sizable down payment. (e.g. from the sale of a home)

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