learn about reverse mortgages

Reverse Mortgages can help in many ways…

1. If you are behind on your current mortgage…a reverse mortgage can be used to get you current and out of potential foreclosure.
2. Help better your way of life, most seniors we talk to are just getting by, that does not have to be….you spent your whole life paying for a house not let it pay you to enjoy the rest of your life.
3. Help the Kids, many senior homeowners we speak too tell us that they have been having to help their kids as the economy weekend, if your kids are going to end up with the house, you might us well see it the equity get put to use your way making sure the kids are helped with the necessities.

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What is a reverse mortgage?

A Florida Reverse Mortgage allows older homeowner’s (62+) to convert home equity into cash through monthly income, a line of credit or cash. The Florida reverse mortgage is different from conventional home equity loans: No income or credit qualifications, no monthly or immediate repayment due. The Florida reverse mortgage is repaid when the home is no longer the primary residence of the borrower (s).

There are several types of Reverse Mortgages:

• FHA insured HECM, sponsored by a branch of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• Fannie Mae Home Keeper, sponsored by Fannie Mae
• Proprietary programs by private banks

FL Reverse Mortgage Property Qualifications

Single family up to four units…

The borrower has to reside in one unit as their primary residence but can rent the other unit (s).

Condos…
The condominium needs to be HUD approved or receive HUD spot approval. This can be done with a spot condominium affidavit completed by the homeowners association (provided by the lender). Special assessments and on-going litigation are not acceptable. HOA reserve must be sufficient. Planned Unit Developments (PUD).

Manufactured Homes…
Manufactured Homes maybe acceptable under certain conditions.

How do I the borrower get paid?

Monthly Payments…
As a tenure plan: receive a check for as long as one lives in their home.

As a term payment: receive a check for a certain period, i.e. 10 years or 15 years (only available on the HECM).

Line of Credit…
With the FHA HECM loan, the balance in the credit line could grow at .5% higher than the current interest rate being accrued. This could result in more money available for the borrower at future dates (There is no growth rate with the Fannie Mae Home Keeper loan).

Lump Sum or a Combination of the above…
With either the FHA or Fannie Mae loans, the payment plan may be changed during the term of the loan. A small one-time fee will be charged to the loan balance at the time of each change.

If you are considering a Reverse Mortgage you may also want to obtain a Title Insurance Quote

If you are behind on payments and not interested in a reverse mortgage, try What is a Short Sale for everything you need to know about short saling your home.

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