Reverse Mortgages— Unlock the Power of Your Home Equity
Reverse mortgages are a type of home loan available to homeowners who are 62 years or older. With a reverse mortgage, homeowners can convert a portion of their home equity into cash without selling their home. Unlike traditional home loans, a reverse mortgage does not require monthly mortgage payments. Instead, the loan is repaid when the borrower no longer uses the home as their primary residence.
The loan amount depends on the borrower's age, home value, and current interest rates. Reverse mortgages can be used to supplement retirement income, pay off debt, or cover unexpected expenses. However, reverse mortgages can have higher interest rates and fees than traditional loans and may affect eligibility for certain government benefits. It's important to carefully consider the pros and cons before deciding if a reverse mortgage is the right option for you.
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A Reverse Mortgage, also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), enables homeowners to:
• Access tax-free cash from their home equity
• Eliminate monthly mortgage payments*
• Stay in their home for as long as they meet loan obligations (property taxes, insurance, and maintenance)
• Increase financial flexibility for retirement, healthcare needs, travel, or gifting to family
A Reverse Mortgage can be a powerful financial tool for homeowners aged 62 and older. It allows you to convert a portion of your home’s equity into tax-free funds — without giving up ownership or taking on monthly mortgage payments.*
Exploring your options is the first step to providing you with clarity, transparency, and care — so you can make an informed decision about your financial future.
Reverse Mortgage Characteristics
1) Reverse mortgages are home loans available to homeowners who are 62 years or older.
2) With a reverse mortgage, homeowners can convert a portion of their home equity into cash without selling their home.
3) Reverse mortgages do not require monthly mortgage payments, but the loan must be repaid when the borrower no longer uses the home as their primary residence.
4) The loan amount depends on the borrower's age, home value, and current interest rates.
5) Reverse mortgages can be used to supplement retirement income, pay off debt, or cover unexpected expenses.
6) Homeowners must continue to pay property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs while they have a reverse mortgage.
7) It's important to carefully consider the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage before deciding if it's the right option for you.
5) Reverse mortgages can be used to supplement retirement income, pay off debt, or cover unexpected expenses.
6) Homeowners must continue to pay property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs while they have a reverse mortgage.
7) It's important to carefully consider the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage before deciding if it's the right option for you.
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