Can A Reverse Mortgage Be Refinanced

Can I refinance my parents reverse mortgage?

Most lenders won't allow heirs to refinance their parent's property without their name being on the title. Reverse mortgages can be refinanced. They just have to be refinanced by the senior homeowner who originally financed the reverse mortgage, while they're living.

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How long before you can refinance a reverse mortgage?

You can refinance no earlier than 18 months from when you closed on your original reverse mortgage. The borrower also has to be qualified for a new reverse mortgage loan. The good news is that the criteria used to qualify borrowers for a reverse mortgage may be the same when refinancing.

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How many times can you refinance a reverse mortgage?

HUD rules limit borrowers from refinancing a reverse mortgage too often to prevent homeowners from becoming victims of loan churning, a practice some reverse mortgage lenders promote to collect fees from borrowers. HUD rules state borrowers can refinance a reverse mortgage no more often than once every 18 months.

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Is it a good idea to refinance my reverse mortgage?

If interest rates have fallen since you took out your original reverse mortgage, you could be a good candidate for a refinance. Lower rates can translate into a larger initial payout, and the lower the rate of interest accrual, the less interest you (or your heirs) must repay when the loan becomes due.

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