Breaking: Reverse Mortgage to pay even more on high value homes
The Federally insured Reverse Mortgage (RM) or the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) has always had a cap set on the value they will accept on appraisals. For 2019 this cap has been set to $726,525. If you apply for a RM and your home was to appraise for $800,000,…
Reverse Mortgages have changed significantly over time
Most retirees understand a Reverse Mortgage (RM) can be used to access a percentage of the equity in their home, but don’t know how versatile a tool it can be. Here are some potential uses: A source of tax-free money (consult a tax advisor). Protection against future drops in housing. …
