Category: Quick Facts

5 Reverse Mortgage Myths

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Fact or Fiction?

Myth #1:

  • You lose your home
Fact: 
  • You retain the title to your home
Myth #2: 
  • It’s only for broke people
Fact:
  • Many retirees use reverse mortgage
Myth #3:
  • It’s free money
Fact: 
  • It’s a specialized loan
Myth #4:
  • My equity is safe
Fact: 
  • Your equity is subject to the housing market
Myth #5:
  • It’s not a safe program
Fact: 
  • FHA insured reverse mortgages are fully guaranteed

Jan Jordan is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist serving the Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and Front Range areas of Colorado.  Click here to contact Jan and learn if reverse mortgage is right for you. 

Understanding a Reverse Mortgage

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Do I Qualify?

Are you wondering if you or someone you love may qualify for a reverse mortgage and how the process works?  Here are some fast facts to help. Reverse mortgages are available to many homeowners and retirees looking to make a lifestyle change.

 
Do I qualify?

  • Age 62 or older
  • The home you own must be your primary residence
  • Have enough equity in the home to pay off existing mortgage (if applicable)

How much money can I receive?

  • The older you are the more money you can receive with the calculation is based on the age of the youngest borrower
  • The amount you can receive is based partly on the appraised value of your home
  • The current interest rate will also be a factor in the amount of money you can receive with interest rates changing weekly

How do I receive the money?

  • Fixed monthly payments
  • Lump sum payment
  • Line of credit
  • A combination of the options above

Jan Jordan is a Reverse Mortgage Specialist serving the Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Longmont, Boulder and other Front Range areas of Colorado, as well as the Cheyenne and Laramie communities of Wyoming.  Contact Jan and learn if reverse mortgage is right for you.