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REVERSE MORTGAGE

What is a reverse mortgage? It's a special type of loan that enables individuals aged 62 or older to convert some of their home's equity into tax free cash Unlike traditional equity loans, you receive payment instead of making them Who is eligible? Homeowner (s) who are at least 62 years of age and occupy the property as their principal residence Eligible properties include single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes, or a 2-to 4-unit dwelling The home must be owned free and clear or have a small remaining balance that can be paid off with the reverse mortgage No income, employment or credit requirements are required How much cash can someone receive? The amount that can be borrowed is based on a HUD formula that factors in the age of the youngest homeowner, the interest rate, appraised value, and the county where the property is located What are some of the benefits? The reverse mortgage customer always retains ownership and lives in their home Cash advances can be used for any purpose Loan proceeds are not considered "income" and do not affect Social Security, Medicare, SSI or Medicaid benefits The heirs can keep the home once the reverse mortgage is repaid What type of interest rate options are there? The reverse mortgage is a variable-rate loan linked to the one-year U.S. Treasury Security Rate Any adjustment in the rate has no effect on the amount or the number of loan advances the customer can receive, but causes the loan balance to grow at a faster or slower rate What are the tax-free cash options? Lump sum advances make cash immediately available Tenure plans provide fixed, monthly cash advances Line of credit makes cash available upon request What are the costs involved with a reverse mortgage? There are closing costs, which can be financed into the loan. These may include an origination fee, title insurance, appraisal, a mortgage insurance premium and attorney fee Typically, the out-of-pocket expense at closing totals only about $300 The customer is expected to continue maintaining the property, paying the real estate taxes and hazard insurance premiums How is the loan repaid? The loan must be repaid - either from the sale of the home or through other resources Please ask your reverse mortgage consultant for details on when payment may be due Call us Today!