Get answers to common questions about reverse mortgages and how they work.
A reverse mortgage is a home loan available to homeowners aged 62 and older that allows them to convert a portion of their home equity into cash without selling the home or making monthly mortgage payments. The loan balance grows over time as interest accrues, and the loan is repaid when the borrower sells the home, moves out permanently, or passes away. The most common type is the FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).
To qualify for a reverse mortgage, you must be at least 62 years old, own your home outright or have substantial equity, occupy the home as your primary residence, and demonstrate the ability to pay ongoing property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA fees if applicable. The home must also meet FHA property standards. Peak Capital Mortgage LLC offers a free qualification tool to help determine your eligibility.
Yes. With a reverse mortgage, you retain title and ownership of your home throughout the life of the loan. The lender does not own your home. You are responsible for keeping up with property taxes, homeowners insurance, basic home maintenance, and any HOA fees. As long as you continue to meet these obligations and use the home as your primary residence, you can live there for as long as you choose.
The amount you can borrow depends on your age, current interest rates, the appraised value of your home, and the type of reverse mortgage program. Generally, the older you are and the more equity you have, the more you may qualify to receive. Funds can be distributed as a lump sum, monthly payments, a line of credit, or a combination. Use our free qualifier tool to estimate your specific loan amount.
A reverse mortgage becomes due when the last surviving borrower sells the home, moves out permanently for more than 12 months (such as into long-term care), or passes away. At that point, the loan must be repaid, typically through the sale of the home. Heirs may also choose to repay the loan and keep the home if they prefer. With FHA-insured HECM loans, you or your heirs will never owe more than the home is worth at the time of repayment.
You will not lose your home as long as you meet the loan's ongoing requirements: paying property taxes and homeowners insurance, maintaining the home in reasonable condition, and continuing to use it as your primary residence. If these obligations are not met, the loan could become due and payable. Peak Capital Mortgage LLC reviews these obligations carefully with every borrower so there are no surprises.
The three main types are: Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs), which are FHA-insured and the most common reverse mortgage type; proprietary reverse mortgages, which are private loans typically used for higher-value homes that exceed FHA limits; and single-purpose reverse mortgages, which are offered by some state and local government agencies for specific purposes like home repairs or property taxes. HECMs offer the most flexibility and protection for most borrowers.
Getting started is simple. First, use our free Reverse Mortgage Qualifier tool to estimate eligibility and loan amount. Then, before any reverse mortgage can be processed, federal law requires you to complete a session with a HUD-approved reverse mortgage counselor to ensure you fully understand the program. Peak Capital Mortgage LLC will guide you through every step. Call (970) 577-9200 or text (970) 660-0411 to begin.
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