A reverse mortgage is a type of home equity loan that allows you to convert part of the equity in your home into cash without having to sell your home or pay additional monthly bills. Reverse mortgages are typically catered towards older homeowners, but they have also become a great retirement planning tool for many homeowners. This type of mortgage does not need to be repaid until the borrower passes away, sells the home, or permanently moves out. Borrower must maintain the house and pay property taxes and homeowners insurance.
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is a type of reverse mortgage insured by FHA.
Unlike a traditional mortgage that borrowers pay back each month, a reverse mortgage makes payments to borrowers. Borrowers can get these payments in a lump sum, as regular monthly payments, as a line of credit, or as a combination of monthly payments with a line of credit. There are several factors that determine the amount of funds you can receive from a reverse mortgage, such as your age, value of home, and interest rate.
A reverse mortgage makes senses for individuals who:
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