Protecting Inheritance in the Face of Reverse Mortgage Challenges

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Reverse mortgages can be a valuable financial tool for seniors looking to tap into the equity in their homes. However, these types of loans come with a number of potential challenges and risks that can impact your inheritance and estate planning goals. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the key challenges of reverse mortgages… Read more »

Exploring the Latest Innovative Reverse Mortgage Products

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Reverse mortgages have been helping seniors access their home equity to fund retirement for some time. However, the evolving mortgage industry now offers newer and more innovative reverse mortgage products. This blog post explores some of these latest products to help seniors fund retirement. Before we dive into the innovative products, let’s first discuss the… Read more »

The Evolving Landscape of Reverse Mortgage Regulations

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In 2017, the FHA introduced new HECM program rules, including a lender requirement to assess borrower ability to pay property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. Lawmakers designed these rules to safeguard borrowers from losing their homes because of unpaid taxes or insurance. In addition to federal regulations, many states have their own laws governing reverse mortgages…. Read more »

Making the Most of Your Reverse Mortgage Cash to Close

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Reverse mortgages are popular among older homeowners who want to supplement their retirement income or pay for expenses like medical bills or home repairs. The cash to close is essential in a reverse mortgage as it’s the upfront amount required to initiate the loan. In this blog, we’ll explore what cash to close is and… Read more »