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Reverse mortgages help the homeowners who are "house-rich-but-cash-poor" to remain in their homes until they meet their financial requirements. The proceeds of the loan are tax-free, no minimum income requirements and for most reverse mortgages the money can be used for any purpose.  With a "regular" mortgage, you make monthly payments to the lender. With a reverse mortgage, you receive money from the lender. In return, the lender holds some - if not most or all - of your home's equity. If you're considering a reverse mortgage, it's important to understand how the loan work and the effects that the interest on mortgage rates of reverse mortgage will affect the loan.

To qualify for a reverse mortgage, you must be at least 62 and have paid off all or most of your home mortgage. Income is generally not a factor, and no medical tests or medical histories are required. If you are trying to get a Federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage , administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, you also must undergo free mortgage counseling from an independent government-approved "housing agency." Financial institutions offering proprietary reverse mortgages may require similar counseling or homeowner education.  You can be paid in a lump sum, in monthly advances, through a line of credit, or a combination of all three.

A disadvantage of reverse mortgages is that they tend to be more costly than traditional loans because they are rising-debt loans. The interest is added to the principal loan balance each month.  Also, the interest on reverse mortgages isn't deductible on income tax returns until the loan is paid off in part or whole. Lenders generally charge origination fees and closing costs; some charge servicing fees. How much is up to the lender.  Reverse mortgages also use up all or some of the equity in a home. That leaves fewer assets for the homeowner and his or her heirs.

So how much money can you actually pull out of your home with a reverse mortgage? It depends upon three factors: your age, the value of your home and current interest rates. The interest rate for mortgages having the biggest effect on the reverse mortgage you can receive.  The older you are, the more money you can borrow. Your shorter life expectancy means fewer years for the loan value to build up. So if  you're a senior citizen who has equity built up in your home, there's no reason to not check out whether a reverse mortgage is right for you.




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SLATER & GORDON LIMITED : Reverse Mortgages - Before you sign on the dotted line - 4-traders

SLATER & GORDON LIMITED : Reverse Mortgages - Before you sign on the dotted line
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By Andrew Young, Associate, Slater & Gordon Lawyers A reverse mortgage is a complex financial product which you shouldn't rush into. And they're on the rise - a recent comprehensive study of the Australian reverse mortgage sector by Deloitte Actuaries .

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Mortgage Rates Reverse Course on Positive Housing Data
McLEAN, Va., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC.OB - News) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS ), showing average mortgage rates climbing as the housing market ...


Reverse Mortgage Loans Bolster Record Silvergate Bank Earnings .
Reverse mortgage newcomer Silvergate Bank, recorded its highest earnings ever on Wednesday, posting $3.08 million in net income for the year ended December 31. The company cited held-for-sale reverse mortgages as ...


Business Wire - NewDay Financial Names Julie McMillin Lee President of Reverse Division
November 16, 2011 -- NewDay Financial announced today that Julie McMillin Lee has been promoted to president of NewDay Reverse. Lee now manages the direction of the...


Reverse mortgage trial OK'd for Taiwan seniors - Taiwan Today

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Reverse mortgage trial OK'd for Taiwan seniors
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Older citizens will have the opportunity to obtain a monthly living allowance following the MOI's introduction of a trial reverse mortgage plan this year. (Photo: Huang Chung-hsin) By Grace Kuo The ROC government will institute a trial reverse mortgage .
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One Reverse Partners with Senior Site OlderNotDead.com - Reverse Mortgage Daily

One Reverse Partners with Senior Site OlderNotDead.com
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Top-10 reverse mortgage lender One Reverse Mortgage, a division of Quicken Loans, has partnered with the fledgling baby boomer-focused webiste Older Not Dead.com. The site, which says it is directed at the already immense, and rapidly growing, .

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Is Bankruptcy an Option With Reverse Mortgage?
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Friday Round-Up: MetLife Exits Warehouse Lending, HUD Budget Looks Good for HECMS - Reverse Mortgage Daily

Friday Round-Up: MetLife Exits Warehouse Lending, HUD Budget Looks Good for HECMS
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MetLife confirmed that it is selling its warehouse lending business, including reverse mortgage lines. EverBank confirmed that the purchase of MetLife's warehouse lines is pending under undisclosed terms. EURœAn arrangement has been made to sell MetLife .

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Reverse mortgages and their alternatives
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Business Wire - MetLife Exits Forward Mortgage Business
January 10, 2012 -- NEW YORK -- MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that it is exiting the business of originating forward residential...


Is a reverse mortgage right for you?
A reverse mortgage is a loan for senior homeowners over 62-years-old that uses some of your home equity as collateral. If you keep paying your property taxes and insurance, the loan does not have to be repaid until the last homeowner moves out of the property or passes away...


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