A reverse mortgage/HECM (Home Equity Converse Mortgage) is a loan available to homeowners, 62 years or older, that allows them to eliminate their current Mortgage payment and/or convert part of the equity in their homes into cash.

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The product was conceived as a means to help retirees with limited income use the accumulated wealth in their homes to cover basic monthly living expenses and pay for health care. However, there is no restriction how reverse mortgage proceeds can be used.

The loan is called a reverse mortgage because instead of making monthly payments to a lender, as with a traditional mortgage, the lender makes payments to the borrower.

The borrower is not required to pay back the loan until the home is sold or otherwise vacated.  As long as the borrower lives in the home he or she is not required to make any monthly payments towards the loan balance. The borrower must remain current on property taxes, homeowners insurance and homeowners association dues (if applicable).

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At Option Funding, we have Registered Certified Reverse Mortgage Professionals ready to help answer any questions that you may have to see if a Reverse Mortgage is right for you.

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