What Reverse Mortgages are Available?

 

FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)
  • Most popular (over 90%) of reverse loans
  • Often provides the largest loan advances – higher LTV
  • Insured: FHA mortgage insurance premium charged
  • Maximum lending limits (203B) by county
  • Usually has lowest interest rate (based on T-bill or LIBOR)
  • Funds available as lump sum, monthly income, line of credit
  • Available balance on line of credit grows annually

 
Fannie Mae Homekeeper
  • Sponsored by Fannie Mae
  • Offers a home purchase option
  • National lending limit $417,000
  • Usually makes less equity available – lower LTV
  • Interest rate based on variable CD rate adjusted monthly
  • Funds available as lump sum, monthly income, line of credit
  • Unused line of credit does not grow in value

 
Proprietary Reverse Mortgage Plans
  • Good choice for higher-valued homes
  • Can be used for home purchases
  • Some versions have very low closing costs
  • Usually higher interest rates (often based on LIBOR)
  • Useful for shorter-term borrowers
  • Funds available methods vary by program

 

We will run the calculations for all programs to see which is most beneficial for you.

 

To Learn More,
Give Gail or Dory a Call.

The Reverse Mortgage can be a complex subject. Gail Wempner and Dory Lidinsky can simplify it and make all the information easy to understand.

Call with your questions.
Gail Wempner 952-544-0821
Dory Lidinsky 763-780-0703

We are both available for personal consultations and for group presentations to explain this innovative financial tool.

 

888-673-8500