The rising cost of living has been a growing challenge for many, especially for those on a fixed income. Inflation impacts everything from groceries to medical bills, making it increasingly difficult to stretch retirement savings. If you own your home, a reverse mortgage might be the financial solution you’ve been seeking to help navigate these economic pressures.

A run-up in housing wealth has left some homeowners reluctant to sell. It can be said that older Americans are a good barometer of the recent shift in the U.S. economy. They’re retiring with fewer assets, struggling with inflation, and living much longer.  But that’s not all. More Americans are retiring with fewer assets, les cash flow, and more debt. Here’s the dirty little secret why many older Americans are carrying debt into retirement.

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America is facing a housing affordability crisis that’s sidelining countless would-be homebuyers. But there’s another affordability crisis—one that threatens millions of older Americans with the loss of their homes, even if they’re fully paid off. This is truly tragic!  

Due to a lack of retirement savings, high interest rates, and stubborn inflation, the wheels have fallen off the proverbial retirement wagon. But all hope isn’t lost for those fortunate enough to own their home

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The data is in and reveals that Increasingly older Americans are struggling to cover their housing expenses as the cost of everyday goods and services is 20% higher than it was in 2019. While the pace of inflation has slowed the new cost of living is further eroding the ability of older adults to age in place.

No generation has shaped the modern housing market more than baby boomers. Now their reign is coming to an end, and Gen Z is coming for the crown.

3 Reverse Mortgage Strategies Available to homeowners 62+ to take advantage of today.Put Your Hard Earned Home Equity to Work. At CDC Solutions, we help unlock the power of your home to enjoy retirement on your terms with family, friends, and the things you cherish most in life.

As we grow older, our housing needs and preferences often change/evolve. The family home that once fulfilled all our needs and still holds a lifetime of memories may begin to feel impractical or burdensome as our family sizes and physical needs change. This is where downsizing, “rightsizing,” or even a move to a more advantageous location is often the best alternative for many homeowners.

The Purchase Reverse Mortgage program was designed to allow seniors to purchase a new principal residence and obtain a reverse mortgage within a single transaction by eliminating the need for a second closing. The program was also designed to enable senior homeowners to relocate to other geographical areas to be closer to family members or downsize to homes that meet their physical needs, i.e., handrails, one-level properties, ramps, wider doorways, etc.

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The complexion of the Reverse Mortgage industry has changed dramatically over the years. The FHA-Insured Reverse Mortgage is no longer considered a rescue device. Our typical borrower today is in their early 60’s, has excellent credit and upper level income. Discover the Benefits of a Reverse Mortgage today:

Interest rates are beginning to sneak back down AND last weeks exciting HUD announcement, "INCREASING THE HECM LOAN LIMIT”, will certainly make for new opportunities!. In addition, if you or someone you know applied for a reverse mortgage last year, the actual numbers may have not been favorable. The changes announced will undoubtedly bring about new benefits and would be worth your time to take a quick look.

While many working Americans live paycheck to paycheck, seniors understand the value of saving. But inflation is chipping away at their nest eggs, a concerning trend as savings rates mirror the lows before the 2008 Financial Crisis.

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