Understanding the Reverse Mortgage and How to Use It to Tap into Home Equity

Understanding the Reverse Mortgage and How to Use It to Pay Off a Regular MortgageThere are a variety of mortgage products out there that serve the needs of different homeowners, but it can be hard to know what will work best for you. If you happen to be close to retirement and are looking at options that may be more financially beneficial for you, here are the details on a reverse mortgage and how this product can work for you.

The Details On A Reverse Mortgage

The reverse mortgage was created in 2009 as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase (HECM) following the 2008 recession. While this type of mortgage is only available to homeowners who are 62 or older, it offers a way for people to tap into the equity of their home so that they are not required to pay monthly mortgage payments. There are limitations imposed on this product, but this can be useful, as long as all risks and terms of the mortgage are understood.

What’s Required To Apply?

In order to utilize this mortgage product, the homeowner must have paid off their property entirely or have a significant amount of equity in their current home. As people who want to use a reverse mortgage will have to go through a credit check, they will have to be able to prove that they have the ability to pay for all the fees associated with home ownership. This can include common expenses like insurance, property tax and any other applicable charges that come with a monthly mortgage payment.

How You Can Use It

A reverse mortgage can be confusing to understand.  It is intended for those who want to receive monthly payments, get a lump sum payment from their equity or even access a line of credit, or just as a means of tapping into additional funds.  This means that the overall loan balance of the mortgage will increase over time due to interest.  Also, insurance may not be paid consistently.  The reverse mortgage assumes that these expenses will be taken care of once the owner has passed away and the property can be sold or the loan balance is paid by heirs.

A reverse mortgage can be a beneficial product for homeowners nearing retirement, but it’s important to be aware of the associated costs and risks involved to determine if this product is beneficial for you.  For more information, give me a call – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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11145 E Posada Avenue Mesa, AZ 85212

$575,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,775 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6660177
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Beautiful upgrades throughout with oversized lot. Back yard is an entertainers dream with paver walkways and seating area. Patio has roll down screen to enclose the porch. Kitchen cabinets upgraded with nice granite and tasteful colors. Furnished with desireable modern furniture. His & her closets and sinks in master bath. The owner will be taking golf cart, tools, work benches, fire pit out back and storage container out back. buyer to pay $2212.5 capital improvement fee

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$575,000
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,710 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6674101
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,341 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6672585
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,508 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6674878
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6693853
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,157 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6698227
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,863 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6738692
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,122 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6722629
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,079 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6718396
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
1,934 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6722619
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,042 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6730052
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$575,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,799 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6732380
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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