Friday, 1 February 2013

Misunderstandings of Reverse Mortgages and the Real Facts

By Jack Rosenberg


The idea of acquiring a reverse mortgage is commonly subject to questioning and a range of false impressions. Nevertheless, a large part of the negative nuances associated with reverse mortgages is that there reputation often proceeds them. This in turn can lead to false impressions of what a reverse mortgage actually is. Reverse mortgages are a viable option for senior citizens looking to set in motion their holding equity in their estate. The use of funds in a reverse mortgage is extremely versatile and is a common route of action for paying off prevailing home loans. They are different from traditional mortgages for a variety of explanations; including their exclusivity to seniors aged 62 or older and their alternative repayment caterings to name a few key variations. The following article clarifies and dispels some common misconceptions about reverse mortgages.

Reverse Mortgage Disadvantages

Myth 1: Current and Potential clients can not have existing debt

Overdue balances do not become a burden on your family because reverse mortgages are "non-recourse" loans. Non-recourse loans are similar to typical loans (recourse loans) in that your home is collateral for not repaying the outstanding balance. On the other hand, they differ in that collateral is the only thing the lender can hold over you. In the event that you default on your mortgage, the bank will foreclose and quickly move to sell the home so they can make up the difference on the outstanding loan. If they don't make up the difference, the bank is stuck with the bill which is why non-recourse loans are higher risk for creditors (hence higher interest rates for reverse mortgages).

Myth 2: If I default on my loan, my family has to cover the bill

Of the most integral parts of a reverse mortgage is that they were designed to let you choose how you get funding and where you put it. This includes paying off your financial outlays of existing mortgages. Certification is still possible when your existing debts are significant. All it means is that the more debt you possess, the more you'll have to use the reverse mortgage funds to cover the debts. If your debt is marginal and you pay off the existing mortgage with the reverse mortgage funds, the extra funds are yours to keep and implement into other fiscal efforts.

Myth 3: The lender gets property rights

Key to ones comprehending of a reverse mortgage is how these loans are designed. Reverse mortgages are non recourse loans. A non recourse loan means that the only thing a lender can hold against you is collateral. This means that if/when a debt is left delinquent, the only legal action the lender can take is to foreclose the residence. If the bank forecloses and then moves to sell the home, you have no more accountabilities with the loan. This leaves the financial institution to foot the differences if sale proceeds come up short of the outstanding balance. In essence, shall you default on your loan, you and your heir's get to walk away.




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