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Upsizing with a Reverse Mortgage
You may have considered the way a reverse mortgage could help you remain in your current home. Designed as a means for homeowners who are 62 and older to “age in place,” reverse mortgages are known for this key benefit. But did you also know that a reverse mortgage could...
My Parents Don’t Need a Reverse Mortgage… Do They?
By: Steven Cooley [NMLS #1389501] There’s plenty of time to invest in my children's future. Our family has a good lifestyle, minus a couple amenities. My kids can wear THOSE shoes a little longer. At this stage, I'd much rather spend my hard earned money supplementing my parents’ income. It's...
Reverse Mortgages Are Nothing to Be Shy About
By Steven Cooley [NMLS #1389501] There are many different types of people who could benefit from a reverse mortgage for a lot of different reasons. However, the reverse mortgage product has long had a serious challenge to overcome: consumers’ negative perceptions. Consumers still lower their brows when they hear the...
No Reverse Mortgage for My Mama
By Steven Cooley [NMLS #1389501] Full disclosure: I work for Finance of America Reverse, a good-sized company that sells reverse mortgages. I am a licensed loan officer and have a considerable amount of knowledge concerning the product. I know the pitfalls and benefits. I have the perfect prospect: my Mom....
Did You Know You Can Buy a House with a Reverse Mortgage
When it comes to reverse mortgages, they’re often talked about as a tool to help homeowners remain in the homes they have long lived in. Most mainstream advertisements focus on this benefit to senior borrowers. “Use your home to stay at home,” is an often-heard tagline. But did you know...
Ins and Outs of HECM for Purchase Transactions
A Reverse Mortgage for Purchase is like a traditional mortgage in many ways, but for real estate agents who have not been through the process, knowing how to handle this unique transaction is vital to both the realtor’s and borrower’s success. In a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase...