Many adult children want to ensure their parents have enough money for retirement.  With the recent stock market fluctuations after COVID-19, seniors may have seen their retirement savings drop in value and maybe looking at other financial solutions while they ride out the ups and downs of the market. A reverse mortgage may be a good option to consider since many senior homeowners have equity in...

With home values on the rise, many senior homeowners may be wondering how they can access the equity in their homes.1 One way to tap into home equity is with a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), also known as a reverse mortgage. Higher Home Value = More Proceeds When home values increase, the home’s equity has probably increased too; consequently, senior borrowers may be able access these...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is the government body that oversees the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage loan program (HECM), also known as a reverse mortgage.  They have implemented rules and regulations to ensure borrowers are protected. These rules and regulations are continually reviewed and if necessary, updated. Reverse Mortgage Requirements A reverse mortgage is a way for...

A reverse mortgage may be a great way for homeowners to access the equity they’ve built up in their home over the years.  One of the main factors that goes into determining eligibility and how much money you can receive is age. Home Equity Conversion Mortgage A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage, is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured loan.  A...

An innovative way that seniors are planning for retirement is by including their home equity into their strategy.  Some choose to do this by utilizing a Home Equity Mortgage Conversion (HECM), also known as a reverse mortgage.  A recent Forbes article discusses how a  reverse mortgage line of credit has long-term benefits that may be able to help seniors well into their retirement years. A...