A reverse mortgages enables older homeowners (62+) to convert part of the equity in their homes into tax-free income without having to sell the home, give up title, or take on a new monthly mortgage payment. The reverse mortgages is aptly named because the payment stream is “reversed.” Instead of making monthly payments to a lender, as with a regular mortgage, a lender makes payments to you. Below are some common questions asked by consumers about reverse mortgages.

How Much Money Can I Get?

 The amount of funds you are eligible to receive has different amounts which depends on your age (or the age of the youngest spouse in the case of couples), interest rates,  the appraised home value,  and in the case of the government program, reverse mortgages the lending limit in your area. In general, the older you are and the more valuable your home (and the less you owe on your home), the more money you can get.

Does My Home Qualify?

 Eligible property types for a reverse mortgages include single-family homes, 2-4 unit properties, manufactured homes (built after June 1976), condominiums, and townhouses. In general, cooperative housing is ineligible. However, some lenders have developed private programs that lend on co-ops in New York .  

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What are My Payment Plan Options?
You can choose to receive the money from a reverse mortgages all at once as a lump sum, fixed monthly payments either for a set term or for as long as you live in the home, as a line of credit, or a combination of these. The most popular option that is chosen by more than 50 percent of borrowers – is the line of credit, which allows you to draw on the loan proceeds at any time.

My Understanding is that the Unused Balance in the Line of Credit Option Has a Growth Feature. Does that Mean I'm Earning Interest?

 No, you're not earning interest like you do with a savings account. The growth factor, which is equal to roughly the interest that you're being charged, takes into consideration that your home has appreciated in value over the past 12 months and that you are one year older.

How Can I Use the Proceeds from a Reverse Mortgages?

 The proceeds from a reverse mortgages can be used for anything, whether its to supplement retirement income to cover daily living expenses, repair or modify your home (i.e., widening halls or installing a ramp), pay off existing debts,  pay for health care, buy a car or take a cruise vacation, cover property taxes, and prevent foreclosure.

How Does the Interest Work on a Reverse Mortgages?

With a reverse mortgages, you are charged interest only on the proceeds that you receive. Most reverse mortgages charge a variable interest rate (although fixed rate products are entering the marketplace) that is tied to an index, such as,  the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or 1-Yr. Treasury Bill , plus a margin that typically adds an additional one to three percentage points onto the rate you're charged. Interest is not paid out of your available loan proceeds, but instead compounds over the life of the loan until repayment occurs.  

Are There Any Special Requirements to Get a Reverse Mortgages?

As long as you own a home, are at least 62, and have enough equity in your home, you can get a reverse mortgages. There are no special income or medical requirements for a Reverse Mortgages.

What If I Have An Existing Mortgage?

You may qualify for a reverse mortgages even if you still owe money on an existing mortgage. However, the reverse mortgages must be in a first lien position, so any existing indebtedness must be paid off. You can pay off the existing mortgage with a reverse mortgages, money from your savings, or assistance from a family member or friend.

For example, let's say you owe $100,000 on an existing mortgage. Based on your age, home value, and interest rates, you qualify for $125,000 under the reverse mortgages program. Under this scenario, you will be able to pay off ALL the existing mortgage and still have $25,000 left over to use as you wish.

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If, however, you only qualify for $85,000, then you would need to come up with $15,000 from your own savings to get the reverse mortgages. Even then, all the money from the reverse mortgages will have been used to pay off the existing mortgage. On the other hand, you won't have a monthly mortgage payment anymore.

If you find yourself in a deficit situation where you don't have enough money to pay off the existing mortgage, sometimes you may use funds from a grant or gift from a family member or friend to cover the gap, but you cannot incur a new debt obligation (i.e., loan).

What Is the Service Fee Set-Aside?

Under the FHA HECM program, you are charged a monthly servicing fee that ranges from $30-$35 to manage your account as soon as the loan closes. The SFSA is a basic estimate of what the total servicing fees can or might be over the life of the loan, by multiplying what your life expectancy (converted from years into months) multiplied by the adjuster of either $30 or $35.

 Although not considered to be a closing cost, the SFSA can equal several thousand dollars, which is deducted from the available loan proceeds. You do not have access to that money, and  you do not earn interest.  

 Will I Lose My Government Assistance If I Get  Reverse Mortgages?

A reverse mortgages does not affect regular Social Security or Medicare benefits. However, if you are on Medicaid, any reverse mortgages proceeds that you receive must be used immediately. Funds that you retain for any reason would count as an asset and could impact Medicaid eligibility. So, if you receive $10,000 in a lump sum for home repairs and spend it all the same calendar month, everything would be fine. Any residual funds remaining  in your bank account the following month would count as an asset. If the total liquid resources (including other bank funds and savings bonds) exceed $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple, you would be ineligible for Medicaid. To be safe, you should contact the local Area Agency on Aging or a Medicaid expert to verify your status. 

Why Do I Need to Get Counseling?

 Counseling is required and is one of the most important consumer protections built into the reverse mortgages program. It requires an independent third-party to make sure you understand the program, and review alternative options, before you apply for a reverse mortgages.

You can get counseling from a local HUD-approved counseling agency, or a national counseling agency, such as National Foundation for Credit Counseling (866-698-6322), AARP (800-209-8085), and Money Management International (877-908-2227). Counseling is always required for all reverse mortgages and may be conducted face-to-face or by telephone.

By law, a counselor must review (1) options and in , other than  reverse mortgages, that are available to the prospective borrower, including housing, social services, health and financial alternatives; (2) other home equity conversion options that are or may become available to the prospective borrower, such as property tax deferral programs; (3) the financial implications of entering into a reverse mortgage; and, (4) the tax consequences potentially affecting the prospective borrower’s eligibility under state or federal programs and the impact on the estate or his or her heirs.

When Do I Pay Back My Loan?

 No monthly payments are due on a reverse mortgages while it is outstanding. The loan is repaid when you cease to occupy your home as a principal residence, whether you (the last remaining spouse, in cases of couples) pass away, sell the home, or permanently move out. The amount owed can never exceed the value of your home. Furthermore, if the home is sold and the sales proceeds exceed the amount owed on the reverse mortgages, the excess money goes to you or your estate.

Under What Circumstances Should I Not Consider  Reverse Mortgages?

 Because of the upfront costs associated with a reverse mortgages, if you intend to leave your home within the first 2-3 years, there may be other less expensive options to consider, such as home equity loans, no-interest loans or grants that may be offered by your county government or a local non-profit to repair your home, or a tax deferral program, if you're having problems paying your property taxes. Also, if you want to leave your home to your children, then you should consider other options, because in many cases, the home is sold to pay back a reverse mortgages.

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