According to a study published by the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 41% of retirees fear they will outlive their savings and investments. A reverse mortgage may be the answer to financial stability for homeowners 62 or older that own their home outright or have a significant amount of equity in the property.
Like a traditional mortgage, a reverse mortgage is a lien against your home. However, instead of making regular mortgage payments, you receive monthly payments or a lump-sum from the equity.
A reverse mortgage can help you avoid depleting your nest egg. Regular payments from your home equity can provide another steady source of cash that you can use for bills instead.
If you’re postponing retirement due to a lack of savings, a reverse mortgage can be the financial cushion that allows you to retire now when you’re able to enjoy it.
You can choose to receive a lump-sum payment from your home equity instead of monthly payments. A large lump-sum from the reverse mortgage can make major purchases in retirement like a vacation home, boat, or world-wide cruise possible.
Declining health that requires long-term care is another great fear for retirees. Ultimately, both routine health care and long-term health care in the golden years are unavoidable costs. If health care expenses for you or your spouse become unmanageable, a reverse mortgage can get you the cash you need.
Instead of making payments, you receive payments. So, homeowners with a reverse mortgage won’t have to worry about mortgage payments exhausting their savings. If you can no longer afford your mortgage payment in retirement, a reverse mortgage could be the answer to keeping your family home.
Finally, if you want to renovate your house, the home equity you obtain from a reverse mortgage can foot the bill. There would be no need to dip into your savings to make home upgrades. Cash from a reverse mortgage can also pay for routine home maintenance.
The reverse mortgage has no catch. It’s a mortgage specifically for homeowners 62 or older. Its purpose is to give retirees access to cash from their home equity during retirement when they need it.
The cash payments or lump-sum you receive is tax-free. The reverse mortgage loan is only due when you pass away or move out of the home. You can pay back the loan with the proceeds of your home sale.
The borrower must meet all loan obligations, including living in the property as the principal residence and paying property charges, including property taxes, fees, hazard insurance. The borrower must maintain the home. If the homeowner does not meet these loan obligations, then the loan will need to be repaid. This material is not from HUD or FHA and has not been approved by HUD or any government agency. Atlantic Coast Mortgage is not affiliated or acting on behalf of FHA or any Federal or Government Agency.
