There were a total of 131 consumer complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) between Jan. 1 and June 10 of this year that were related to the reverse mortgage industry, ...
Reverse mortgages are often marketed as a lifeline for retirees who need cash flow while staying in their homes. At first glance, the concept may sound like an ideal solution. But beneath the promises ...
You've probably seen the commercials. Smiling seniors, pristine homes, promises of financial freedom. Reverse mortgages sound ...
Government housing officials report that 46,000 reverse-mortgage borrowers under the government's insured loan program were delinquent on their loans as of July. This total is more than 50 percent ...
Over the last decade, reverse mortgages have been marketed as an easy way for seniors to cash in their home equity to pay for living expenses. However, many have learned that improper use of the ...
A reverse mortgage must be paid back when the borrower dies, moves out of the home or stops fulfilling the terms of the agreement, such as paying property taxes. You might choose to get out of a ...
Make sure you understand all the costs, terms and conditions before applying for a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are widely advertised to older adults as a way to convert part of the equity in a ...
My last couple of posts, beginning with The Mortgage is Dead; Long Live the Reverse Mortgage, have extolled the virtues of the improved FHA HECM reverse mortgage products. Given that the typical ...
Reverse mortgage lenders are beginning to require senior borrowers to qualify for loans by proving that they have enough money to continue paying property taxes, home insurance premiums, and other ...
A reverse mortgage isn't available for every homeowner. Typically, you'll need to be age 62 or older to qualify, leaving this option available mostly for senior homeowners. But if you meet the age ...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is selling more due-and-payable HECMs on homes that are occupied while ...