reverse mortgage visalia: Do you have a senior market?
- 06/20/15 02:34 PM
I work with a lot of realtors. One of the questions I always ask them is, “Do you have a senior market?” Nine out of ten times, the answer is, “No”.
This always amazing me! In the realtors defense, most do not know the magical statistics that make this group of people such a goldmine!
Baby Boomers are the generation that is currently retired or in the process of retiring. This is a very large group of people. A baby boomer is an individual born in the period after World War II when there was a marked increase in the number of births (4 comments)
However, as of April 27, 2015, we can no longer just look at the home and order an appraisal. Seniors now have to qualify with their income as well. Doesn’t matter if you live in Visalia, Fresno, or anywhere else in the United States. (0 comments)
This is a very interesting question! Basically what our law makers want to do is give seniors a little more time to decide if a reverse mortgage is right for them after they have had their mandatory counseling session and before any services are ordered. There is a seven day, and we are talking business days, wait period before a senior can proceed with their loan.
It sounds good on the surface, but what I have seen from a Reverse Mortgage (0 comments)
reverse mortgage visalia: Fresno Question: Will a Reverse Mortgage Free Up Money For Travel?
- 05/15/15 06:30 AM
Traveling is such a fun thing to do. Traveling in an RV across the beautiful United States of American is a wonderful experience that far too few people get to experience. Many people across the country plan cross-country trips stopping to visit monuments and mountains throughout this beautiful territory knows as the United States of America. However, not so many people as planned it actually get to take that trip. A couple years ago, my own parents were getting ready to retire. One of their dreams was to travel from sea to shining sea. It was a beautiful spring day when my sister and I (2 comments)
reverse mortgage visalia: Will a Reverse Mortgage Really Put a Senior Out On the Street?
- 05/15/15 05:58 AM
With all of the negative publicity about how a Reverse Mortgage will put you or your loved one out on the street, I just want to clear this up. Reverse Mortgage for Seniors The real question is “Can a Reverse Mortgage put a senior out on the street?” The simple answer is yes! Just like a traditional mortgage can put someone out on the street, so can a reverse mortgage. The next question would be, “Why do you promote a product that is so risky for a senior?” Its actually not risky when you understand how the reverse mortgage works. Here is the simple truth. If a senior doesn’t pay (0 comments)
reverse mortgage visalia: What is a Reverse Mortgage in Fresno?
- 05/15/15 05:53 AM
Many people have heard of the dangerous and risky reverse mortgage. They have been warned to never get one. Most of these people simply do not understand what a reverse mortgage is and how it works. A Reverse Mortgage is very much like a traditional mortgage, except with a traditional mortgage the homeowner is making payments each month and paying down their mortgage. With a Reverse Mortgage the homeowner never makes a mortgage payment, they are essentially living off of the equity in the home. With a reverse mortgage, the only thing the homeowner is required to pay is their homeowner’s insurance and their property taxes. The loan can and will (0 comments)
reverse mortgage visalia: Fresno Question: Can I Get a Reverse Mortgage on My Mobile Home?
- 05/15/15 05:40 AM
THIS LAST WEEK, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM A LADY IN DESPERATE NEED OF GETTING SOME QUICK CASH IN ORDER TO SAVE HER HOME.She was living in a beautiful mobile home park for 55+. Her mother had passed away a few years before and she had taken her inheritance and invested in a beautiful double-wide mobile home, also known as a manufactured home. Her home was in pristine condition. Three big bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a nice sized living room and kitchen. It was perfect for her in every way except one. She had recently become sick and could no longer work. (0 comments)
reverse mortgage visalia: Korean War Vet Loses Home After Girlfriend Gets a Reverse Mortgage
- 05/15/15 05:37 AM
KOREAN WAR VET LOSES HOME OF 32 YEARS AFTER GIRLFRIEND GETS A REVERSE MORTGAGE.This is the headline I woke up to on Friday, April 2, 2015. The article is full of false and misleading information about Reverse Mortgages that I would like to take a moment to clarify for those who might have read this article and are confused. 1. Mr. Hamann has lived in this home since the mid-80’s. Based on this piece of data alone, I am sure Mr. Hamann knew that his girlfriend had got a reverse mortgage. She most likely would not have been old enough to get the (1 comments)
reverse mortgage visalia: Why Do I Need Reverse Mortgage Counseling in Fresno?
- 05/15/15 05:29 AM
SO YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO PROCEED WITH A REVERSE MORTGAGE, BUT NOW YOU ARE TOLD THAT YOU MUST HAVE A COUNSELING APPOINTMENT. WHY? First of all, the counseling is required by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development also known as HUD. The counselors must be approved by HUD before they can begin counseling seniors seeking a reverse mortgage. For a list of approved counselors click HERE. WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT DURING YOUR COUNSELING SESSION?The appointment will take about an hour. You can choose a counselor who will do it over the phone or one that does it in person. Some of (0 comments)