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• 23 August 2010

Reverse mortgages can be a great solution for seniors who wish to remain in their home but are having difficulty making their monthly payments and meeting other financial obligations. If you own your own home and is 62 years of age, the bank will actually pay you money so you can stay in your home, rather than the other way around. It is crucial to collect and understand as much reverse mortgage information as possible before deciding on whether to take out the loan.

Your home must be a single family residence in a one to four unit dwelling, a condominium or some type of manufactured home. While ccoperatives and most mobile homes are not eligible for this type of loan. The home must be at least one year old and you have to first meet with an authorized counselor.

The loan can be obtained as a lump sum payment, a fixed monthly amount or as a line of credit and the money can be used for just about any purpose such as paying property taxes or medical bills, home repairs and improvements, paying off credit cards or just daily living expenses.

The approval of loan amount depends upon your age, the amount of equity in the home, its appreciated value and current interest rates indications.

The reverse mortgage loan does not require you to pay anything until you sell the home, permanently move out, or pass away. Your loan could also become due if you do not maintain as agreed or you fail to pay property taxes/ hazard insurance and if if the last surviving borrower does not occupy the home for 12 months in a row due to illness.

The fees involved in a reverse mortgage loan are quite similar to those you would incur with a regular mortgage. These include origination fees which cover the lenders operating expenses and are currently capped at the greater of $2,000 or 2% of the maximum FHA loan limit. Apart from that you will be required to take out a mortgage insurance and pay an appraisal fee. Other costs include fees for credit reports (usually under $20), flood certification, closing and title search, document preparation, recording, courier, pest inspection and a land survey. In addition, a monthly service of $30-35 per month will be charged.

Your counselor will be your principal guide to getting correct information on reverse mortgages and should be consulted for advise before making final decisions.

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