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Reverse Mortgage Rules

Can you lose your home with a reverse mortgage?

The answer is yes, you can lose your home with a reverse mortgage. However, there are only specific situations where this may occur: You no longer live in your home as your primary residence. You move or sell your home.

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How do you pay back a reverse mortgage?

The most common method of repayment is by selling the home, where proceeds from the sale are then used to repay the reverse mortgage loan in full. Either you or your heirs would typically take responsibility for the transaction and receive any remaining equity in the home after the reverse mortgage loan is repaid.

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What are the 3 types of reverse mortgages?

There are three kinds of reverse mortgages: single purpose reverse mortgages – offered by some state and local government agencies, as well as non-profits; proprietary reverse mortgages – private loans; and federally-insured reverse mortgages, also known as Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs).

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What disqualifies you from getting a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage may not be a good idea if: You currently have no mortgage, or a very low mortgage balance. You're underfunded for retirement. You don't have enough income for a regular mortgage or home equity loan. Your retirement income is very low.

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