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The lender
will own my Bankruptcy Glossary
home if I take out a Reverse
Mortgage.
- Not true. The homeowner retains title to
their home throughout the life of the
Reverse Mortgage.
My bankruptcy heirs will be responsible for
repayment of the
Reverse Mortgage.
- False. The Reverse Mortgage is a
non-recourse loan. The bankruptcy lender can only look
for repayment from the sale of the property,
although the Mortgage Leads
repayment may be made from any
other source and your heirs may keep the
home. The lender cannot look to the estate
for repayment of the loan.
Your home must be debt free to qualify
for a Reverse Mortgage.
- Not correct. You may have a mortgage or
other debt on your home. The mortgage or
debt however, must be paid off first with
the proceeds of the reverse mortgage.
Only those with excellent credit, income
and/or health can qualify.
- Also incorrect. There are no credit,
income or health requirements for a Reverse
Mortgage. The only
requirements are that you
be at least 62 years of age, that the home
be your primary residence and that you have
equity in the home.
I will need to make monthly payments on
the Reverse Mortgage.
- False.
The homeowner is only responsible
for paying the taxes, insurance and upkeep
of the home. As long as the home is your
primary residence you will never have to
make a debt settlement payment.
Only the "cash poor" or desperate senior
citizens can benefit from the Reverse
Mortgage.
Even though some seniors may have a
greater need than others for the cash or
monthly income, the Reverse Mortgage can
also be an excellent financial or debt estate
planning tool.
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