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Reverse Mortgage BOOM Aids
Retired Citizens
Michael Gray -
V.P. AAA Reverse Mortgage Specialists Inc.
In this changing economy the
stresses place upon those looking to or in retirement are becoming
greater by the number. Will you have enough saved to compensate
for old age? If not a Reverse Mortgage may be just what your
looking for.
What Is A Reverse Mortgage?
A Reverse Mortgage is a loan against the equity in
your home that provides tax-free cash advances, but requires no
payments during the term of the loan. Since there are no monthly
payments during the life of the loan, the balance grows larger and
the equity gets smaller. The Reverse Mortgage Loan is not due and
payable until you no longer occupy the home as your principal
residence, i.e., the last surviving borrower sells, moves out
permanently or passes away.
You must be at least 62 and own your own home or
condominium in order to qualify for a Reverse Mortgage. There are
no income or credit requirements to qualify. Based on the amount
of benefit, which you qualify for, you may be eligible for a
Reverse Mortgage even if you still owe money on your first
mortgage.
There are three Reverse Mortgage Loan products
available, a) FHA, HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage), b)
Fannie Mae HomeKeeper, and c) a Cash Account. Another benefit of
these loans is that they are "non recourse" which means that no
matter how high the loan balance grows, you or your heirs never
owe more than the home's market value.
The proceeds from a Reverse Mortgage can be used
for anything: daily living expenses; home repairs and home
improvements; medical bills and prescription drugs; pay-off of
existing debts; education; travel; long term health care;
retirement and estate tax planning; and other needs .
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