Temecula Reverse Mortgage Question - What is a reverse mortgage?

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What?A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. The equity that built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you. But unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage, no repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use the home as their principal residence or fail to meet the obligations of the mortgage. FHA Insured Reverse Mortgages are called “HECM”, an acronym for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage.
You can also use a HECM to purchase a primary residence if you are able to use cash on hand to pay the difference between the HECM proceeds and the sales price plus closing costs for the property you are purchasing.

 

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By Deborah Nance

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iReverse Home Loans, LLC, NMLS#810502 originates reverse mortgages in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona (MB-0919584), California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon (ML-5378), Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont (1164-MB), Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. 

Important Information: Reverse Mortgages are neither "endorsed" nor "approved" by the Federal Government. The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) provides certain insurance benefits for lenders and borrowers in connection with the lender’s HECM loans; the FHA does not make or originate loans. The owner(s) retain title to the property that is the subject of the reverse mortgage until the person sells or transfers the property and is therefore responsible for paying property taxes, insurance, maintenance and related taxes. Failing to pay these amounts or failure to maintain the condition of your property may cause the reverse mortgage loan to become due immediately. A reverse mortgage is a complex loan secured by your home. Whether such mortgage makes sense for you depends on your financial situation and needs. For these reasons, we strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified independent housing counselor, family members and other trusted advisers before making this decision. This website is not from HUD or FHA and was not approved by HUD or any government agency.

Comments (7)

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe Just Call...408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Thanks for a quick rundown of the reverse mortgage.

Jul 09, 2011 07:12 PM
Ronald DiLalla
Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA
No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi Deborah, thanks for the explanation and for sharing.

Jul 09, 2011 07:31 PM
Cliff Keith
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty - Redwood City, CA
Redwood City Real Estate

Thank you for explaining this.  And we thought is was only for people on fixed income who needed a monthly income! 

Jul 09, 2011 07:56 PM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Deborah, is it true that reverse mortgages are expensive products?

Jul 09, 2011 08:24 PM
Natalie Vizir, Broker Associate Dana Point Laguna Niguel Homes For Sale
RE/MAX Signature Services - Dana Point, CA
Natalie Vizir

Thanks Deborah! We appreciate the info and will add it to our product offerings!

Jul 09, 2011 09:08 PM
Beth Good Realtor
Prime Horse Property - Temecula, CA
Temecula Horse Property Specialist

I have a client that wants to learn more about Reverse Mortgages, I'll send you her number.

Jul 10, 2011 01:56 AM
Deborah Nance
Orange County, Corona, Riverside, Los Angeles - Corona, CA
Southern California , Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Thank you for all the comments friends!   Cliff - you are right, I am finding more and more seniors and their financial advisors using reverse mortgages as a retirement planning financial tool.  Gwen:  They used to be very expensive and the traditiona HECM Standard still carries a 2% upfront mortgage insurance premium.  But the new HECM Saver's upfront premium is only .01% for the upfront premium! Natalie and Steve - Keep my information handy in case you've got a senior buyer who's looking to buy cash but can't afford the type of home they really need.  Beth...you've got my contact info.

 

Thank you again guys for the comments.... I'm over 70,000 points now.  Feel like a big girl.

Jul 10, 2011 07:32 AM

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