How’s the market? Reverse mortgages can provide needed cash
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Did you know that if you are 62 or older, you can use a reverse mortgage to borrow against the equity in your home? Instead of making mortgage payments, the bank will pay you, either in a lump sum, with monthly payments, or via a line of credit-and as long as you continue to live in the house, you do not have to repay the loan.
With a reverse mortgage, you continue to hold title to your property. Lenders simply add a lien onto the title to be sure they can recoup expenses once the loan is eventually paid off (usually when the last borrower dies and the heirs sell the property). This is the same type of lien lenders use for conventional loans.
How’s the market? Reverse mortgages can provide needed cash
Who can benefit from a reverse mortgage? Generally speaking, anyone 62 or older who has some equity in their home. Specifically, 1. Anyone 62 or older who owns their home outright (or has a lot of equity) and needs a big cash infusion. 2. Anyone 62 or older who would like to increase their standard of living above what their pension, 401K, and/or Social Security income affords. 3. Anyone 62 or older who wants ready access to cash to take advantage of income opportunities or to be able to cover unexpected expenses. With reverse mortgages, the cash can be used however you like. (I don’t recommend heading to Vegas, but legally, you could.) The amount of the reverse mortgage depends on how much equity you have in your home and your age.