Keep the keys, while easing your financial squeeze!
A common concern is that obtaining a reverse mortgage means eventually surrendering your home to the bank. In reality, a reverse mortgage is much like any traditional mortgage where you retain ownership of your home. The lender does place a lien on your property, but this is solely to ensure the loan is repaid under the agreed terms. You continue living in your home, maintaining its title, and making decisions about its future just as you always have. It's a financial arrangement that allows you to tap into your home equity without selling your beloved home
Another significant concern is whether a reverse mortgage prevents you from leaving your home to your children. While it's true that the reverse mortgage loan must be repaid, your heirs have options. They can choose to repay the loan and keep the home, sell the home and keep any remaining equity, or hand the keys over to the lender if selling the home doesn't cover the loan balance. It's all about giving you and your heirs choices, not limitations.
Many people worry their heirs will be left with a significant debt to repay. However, reverse mortgages are designed with non-recourse features, ensuring that neither you nor your heirs will owe more than the home's value at the time of settlement. If the home sells for more than the loan amount, your heirs keep the surplus. If it sells for less, they're not responsible for covering the difference. This setup provides peace of mind, knowing your loved ones won't face financial hardship from your decision to opt for a reverse mortgage.
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IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST, YOU SHOULD SEND A COMPLAINT TO: Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Department of Housing and Urban Development Washington, DC 20410