What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a financial tool
which provides seniors with funds from the equity
in their homes.
Generally, no payments are made on a
reverse mortgage until the
borrower moves or the property is
sold. The final
repayment obligation is designed to not exceed the
proceeds from the
sale of the home and because the reverse mortgage
is based on the
equity of your home,
qualification of income and credit information is not as
important as
the home itself. The four main benefits of a reverse mortgage are:
Generate more income
Preserve investments assets
Enhancement of lifestyle
Minimize taxes
You will need to be 60 years or older in age and the maximum loan amount is 40% of the value of your home. The funds can be advanced in one lump sum with some now and the remaining amount later, a set schedule of payments, or even a lump sum now followed by scheduled payments.
The benefits of a reverse mortgage can be amazing. It can increase the quality of life through renovations to the home, supplementing pension incomes or creating back up emergency funds and should be looked into a part or your retirement plan.
For more information about a reverse mortgage please use the contact page below.
Having a mortgage broker arrange your mortgage increases your financial options. Most times you do not pay for this service; you save time and money.
