Can A Home With A Reverse Mortgage Be Sold?

Can you sell a house after a reverse mortgage and the person has died?

A reverse mortgage must be paid off when the borrowers move out or die. ... Here are the options for paying off a reverse mortgage before or after the borrower's death. Sell the house and pay off the mortgage balance. Usually, borrowers or their heirs pay off the loan by selling the house securing the reverse mortgage.

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How long do you have to sell a house with a reverse mortgage?

However, depending on the lender and the terms of the loan, you'll likely have up to six months to repay the reverse mortgage loan. “The estate has six months to sell the property, with two optional three-month extensions,” explains Kennedy.

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Is it hard to sell a house that has a reverse mortgage?

Yes, you can sell a house with a reverse mortgage. Your lender cannot force you to sell the home, but you are able to sell it at any time if you choose to do so. However, keep in mind that when you sell the home, your reverse mortgage comes due — and you'll need to pay off the loan balance, plus interest and fees.

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Who owns the property in a reverse mortgage?

No. When you take out a reverse mortgage loan, the title to your home remains with you. Most reverse mortgages are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs). The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), insures HECMs.

If I take out a reverse mortgage loan, does the lender own my home?