Happy New Year 2022! One significant change effective January 1, 2022 is the maximum claim amount or lending limit in the United States for the FHA insured HECM, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. That new number is $970,800 This is a significant increase over the prior year and benefits those home values which appreciated above the […]
A HECM isn’t for Everyone YET it can be a Fabulous Tool for Unlocking Home Equity
Robert Klein, CPA is the founder and President of Retirement Income Center in Newport Beach, CA. As a writer and publisher, he brings a holistic approach to retirement planning and presents a five-point matrix to consider with respect to evaluating a reverse mortgage. This comprehensive review illustrates the following factors: Projected Mortgage Balance Projected Savings […]
What happens to the Home after the last borrower dies?
The misconceptions about loan repayment were far and wide before reverse mortgages became regulated and federally insured financial tools. The lender does not get the home, take title to the home, or own the home or its equity in any way. A homeowner or heir can sell the home ( that has a reverse mortgage […]
Is a Reverse Mortgage Safe?
YES! FHA guarantees that the borrower can never owe more than the home is worth at the time it is sold. This is a non-recourse loan! This is one of the most powerful aspects of a reverse mortgage. FHA Guarantees that neither the borrower nor the heirs will owe more than the home is worth […]
Understanding the Reverse Mortgage and How to Best Use This Unique Financial Tool
How does a reverse mortgage work, and when is it appropriate for a homeowner to get one? Here is what you need to know. What is a Reverse Mortgage? In short, a reverse mortgage is a type of home loan secured by a primary residence, where repayment is deferred to a later date – generally […]
