NEWS & INSIGHTS

News, insights, tips and resources for seniors to grow older with joy, worry less, and retire well.

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6 Reasons to Downsize (Rightsize) with Reverse Mortgage?

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.

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Reverse Mortgage FAQs

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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2024 Reverse Mortgage Limits Skyrocket

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.

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Older Americans Rejected for a Mortgage May Qualify for a HECM

With Americans more likely to not qualify for a traditional mortgage loan, how many older Americans in this cohort would potentially qualify for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage?
The answer to that pivotal question may be found in an academic study authored by Christopher Mayer, and Stephanie Moulton, entitled The Market or Reverse Mortgages among Older Americans.

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“There’s nowhere else I’d rather live.”

💗 “There’s nowhere else I’d rather live.–Linda”💗 Watch her testimonial today. Linda worked with her mortgage broker to learn how a reverse mortgage could help her actually save money each year even after she paid off her mortgage, paid off most of her credit card debt, and even set aside cash for emergencies that is earning interest.

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A Perfect Storm For Retirees

A Hot Real Estate Market is Making Some Seniors Very Happy. Few retirees can rely on a significant pension and must make their savings last for decades. This may be even more difficult considering that we could see persistently low-interest rates, higher inflation, and market volatility in the coming years. The result? Today’s retirees could face a perfect storm, and they may have to use different financial planning strategies than retirees of the past.

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