What are Reverse Mortgage Equity Reserves?

What are Reverse Mortgage Equity Reserves?

The Mechanics of a Reverse Mortgage require Equity Reserves to protect the homeowner, bank, and FHA. Mechanics Reverse Mortgages are negative amortization loans. Therefore, if payments are not made, the balance of the mortgage will increase. This happens because the...
Appraisal Required Repairs

Appraisal Required Repairs

Occasionally our clients face what’s called Appraisal Required repairs. Because FHA insures the majority of Reverse Mortgages they get to determine what is an acceptable condition of a property. Occasionally as part of the appraisal process, we identify certain...
The Power of Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates

The Power of Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates

Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates are a little different from standard Mortgage Interest Rates. The idea is essentially the same but how the reverse mortgage interest rate affects the loan is pretty unique. Understanding these differences can have a big impact on how...
Who owns my home with a Reverse Mortgage?

Who owns my home with a Reverse Mortgage?

Who owns my home with a Reverse Mortgage? In short, you do.  There is a false conception that if you do a Reverse Mortgage you are giving your home to the bank and the bank is letting you live in it for the rest of your life. Fortunately, this is not true.  A...