Reverse Mortgage Costs

By Don Seibert

The Typical Costs Associated with a Reverse Mortgage for Seniors

There are various costs that will be incurred during the process of obtaining a reverse mortgage for seniors. The list of costs for a typical home equity mortgage probably include home owner’s insurance, origination fees, appraisal fees, and closing costs. The list of costs of a reverse mortgage is much the same, with a few subtle differences. Read More…

What is the Impact of Recently Reduced Fees on Reverse Mortgages?

By Amitesh Kumar

The latest news concerning real estate is that mortgage lenders have slashed the fees associated with reverse mortgages - one of the options available for home owners to continue to live in their homes and still cash their equity on it. In the present scenario of foreclosure crisis, and home owners forfeiting their homes, this is welcome news. But how far the home owners can be benefited and what would be the impact? Let us see. Read More…

A Close Look at Reverse Mortgage and How it Helps Seniors

By Rob K. Blake

When you take a reverse mortgage, the equity in your home can be converted into extra income. It could be a lump sum payment, a line of credit, or monthly cash payments. Taking out this kind of loan is a good retirement option for most seniors. Read More…

What is Reverse Mortgage Refinance

What is reverse mortgage? What is reverse mortgage refinance? These are just a couple of questions commonly asked by senior citizens throughout the United States and Canada in the past years. Reverse mortgage can be easily defined as that can only be availed by senior citizens. This mortgage is more often than not used with regard to home equity of the senior who is the debtor of the said mortgage. In this type of loan, the senior who happens to be the homeowner of the house in question need not pay the monthly interest included in the amortization. All of the interests per month are collected and subsequently added as a lien on the home or property. Read More…

What Does Non-Recourse Reverse Mortgage Mean?

One of the features of reverse mortgage that senior borrowers do not often understand is that it is a “non-recourse loan.” This term is perceived negatively and brings unease to the homeowners when this is initially explained. The fact is that a non-recourse loan actually provides security to the borrower regarding the collateral. Read More…

Reverse Mortgages - Good Idea, But Which Lender?

By Michael Manfredi

Good Advice from an Expert

Researching Reverse Mortgages can be a daunting task all by itself but how do you know what to look for and who you can trust for good advice? Welcome, I have been a Reverse Mortgage Expert for almost ten years.

There are several factors that have evolved as the most important issues to consider when deciding on a reverse mortgage lender. New federal rules and regulations have lenders operating in a whole new way and as a consumer you must tow the line or be subject to additional scrutiny and possibly even reduced benefits. Read More…

Why Reverse Mortgages Are Good Loan Options?

Reverse mortgages are starting to get popular in the United States because of the reason that it could get money to people’s pocket without needing to worry about upfront repayment. This is basically a type of loan that you can take based on the equity of your home. The fact that one can get this loan without any credit checks or strict income requirements make this type of mortgage very popular among people who need money at the soonest possible time. Read More…

Is a Reverse Mortgage Really Such a Good Thing?

By Don Seibert

With all of the hoopla going around about the reverse mortgage for senior program in the U.S., you would think it is the next great salvation for senior citizens on fixed income. Before we jump to that conclusion, let’s investigate some of the pro’s and con’s of reverse mortgages. Read More…

Reverse Mortgage 101

Reverse Mortgage mainly involves the lending of money to a senior citizen based in the United States. It is a type of loan that is readily available for individuals who are aged 62 years and above. It is a loan availed by these senior individuals who are usually homeowners with the twist that the interest to be paid with it is not included every month. The entire interest rate for the duration of the said mortgage or loan is instead added to the title of the land or house as a lien. This will serve as a form of security on the part of the creditor or lender if ever there comes a time or instance that the debtor or borrower cannot pay the outstanding amount due. This is normally included in the contract of mortgage signed by both of the contracting parties. Read More…

Reverse Mortgage Requirements

By Don Seibert

Since the Reverse Mortgage for Seniors program is all the rage these days, let’s take a look at what is required to qualify for and to obtain a reverse mortgage. In the United States, a person must be at least 62 years of age and own their own home to qualify for a reverse mortgage. While most condominiums do qualify, there are some types of co-op apartment arrangements which do not. Also, lower value properties, such as smaller mobile homes, probably will not qualify either. Read More…