The Complete Guide To Reverse Mortgages

Get the most from your home! Until recently, there were only two main ways you could get cash from your home: sell it or borrow against it and make monthly loan repayments. Reverse mortgages offer a third way of getting money from your home. If you are a homeowner, age 62 and older, you are eligible to apply for a reverse mortgage loan that converts your home equity into a tax-free income. With The Complete Guide to Reverse Mortgages, you’ll learn all you need to know to earn the supplemental income you need, without worrying about: • Having to sell your home • Giving up your title • Taking on a new monthly mortgage payment This invaluable guide explains everything you need to know about reverse mortgages and how to use them to your advantage. With practicing attorneys Tammy Kraemer and Tyler Kraemer leading the way, you will learn the step-by-step process to getting a reverse mortgage and making the best of your retirement!

Reverse mortgages have been surrounded by negativity. They were often mentioned alongside phrases like "last resort," "out of money," and "bad choice." In 2014, intrigued by the seemingly universal bad rap reverse mortgages had cultivated, Dr. Wade Pfau began researching them in depth. Over the course of the next year, he came to the conclusion that reverse mortgages aren't inherently a bad idea, though they are often misunderstood and not used in a most beneficial way. In fact, Dr. Pfau realized that reverse mortgages---when used correctly---can provide an added layer of security for retirees and allow them to enjoy retirement more by gaining liquidity from an illiquid asset. This second edition of the book is fully revised and updated for the modification of reverse mortgage rules affecting applications after October 2, 2017.

In this easy-to-understand book, HomeEquity Bank CEO Steven Ranson and Executive Vice President Yvonne Ziomecki discuss the ins and outs of reverse mortgages and how they can provide Canadians 55+ with a secure retirement.

An institutional investor's guide to the burgeoning field of reverse mortgage securitization Reverse Mortgages and Linked Securities is a contributed title comprising many of the leading minds in the Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) industry, including reverse mortgage lenders, institutional investors, underwriters, attorneys, and regulators. This book begins with a brief history of reverse mortgages, and quickly moves on to discuss how the industry has evolved-detailing the players in these markets as well as the process. It discusses the securitization of reverse mortgages and other linked securities and includes coverage of pricing techniques and risk mitigation. This reliable resource also takes the time to cover the current regulatory environment of the HECM market, which is constantly changing due to the current state of the real estate market. Highlights specific strategies that will allow institutional investors to benefit from the resurgence of reverse mortgages and linked securities One of the only guides to reverse mortgages and linked securities targeted towards institutional investors interested in securitized products If you want to make the most of reverse mortgages and linked securities, take the time to read this book.

Unlock Your Home Equity TODAY for the Retirement of Your Dreams! Do you find yourself asking: What if I could tap into my home equity for extra retirement income...rent and mortgage free? How much cash could I get from my house without having to move? Are reverse mortgages as risky as people say or a retirement game-changer? If so, this comprehensive guide is for you! In this Reverse Mortgage Handbook, Zander Cole cuts through the confusion, myths, and jargon to help you determine if converting your home equity into an income stream is the right move. With insider tips and strategies, you'll discover: ✓ The different types of reverse mortgages and how to pick the best one ✓ Creative ways to maximize your lendable home equity ✓ How to qualify and calculate your potential "cash-out" amount ✓ The pros and cons of lump sum payouts vs. monthly income ✓ Ways to involve your heirs and plan your estate ✓ Pitfalls to avoid and scenarios when a reverse mortgage shines ✓ Alternatives beyond traditional reverse mortgages ✓ Pages of Worksheets and calculators ✓ And much, much more! GET YOUR COPY NOW !

For most Canadians, their home is their single largest financial asset, but few realize its significance in their financial or retirement planning. As a result many people face the "age-in-place or sell-the-place" dilemma— whether to live house-rich and cash-poor, or to sell the house and convert home equity into investments, travel, or income. But there are more choices than that.... Today's marketplace offers many options for tapping into home equity, and Have your Home and Money Too is the indispensable guide to putting your real estate to work for you and your future. This easy-to-read "portable counsellor": Clarifies a wide range of housing and financial options, including: selling and buying, reverse mortgages, deferral and sale plans, home-based businesses, renting out part of your house, and much more. Reveals the ins-and-outs of contracts and selecting good advisers. Explains why a reverse mortgage can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Have Your Home and Money Too is the definitive guide to reverse mortgages: what they are, whether they're right for you, what to beware of, what alternatives you have, and more. Includes many checklists, examples, and Q&As to guide the reader through the decision-making process.

What is a reverse mortgage? Is it more than a loan program for those who are "house-rich, but cash poor?" How does the "non-recourse feature" protect homeowners and their heirs? Can the available line of credit and its growth rate be used for insurance and financial planning purposes?This book answers these questions and many more in a user-friendly way and is the most comprehensive educational tool available on reverse mortgages. It should be read by baby boomers, retirees, heirs, financial planners, housing counselors, HECM counselors, Realtors(R), brokers, financial journalists, mortgage professionals, estate planners, and of course all homeowners who want greater assurance that they can comfortably grow older in their own homes.