The Reverse of Traditional Thinking
A reverse mortgage, essentially the opposite
of a traditional or “forward” mortgage, can
enable seniors to tap into accumulated
equity without having to face ongoing
payments. Unlike traditional mortgages where
borrowers make monthly payments, in a
reverse mortgage the cash flow is reversed,
and the lender makes payments to the
borrower, enabling borrowers to use the tax
free cash they receive in any way that they
wish.
There are no minimum income, asset, or
credit qualifications to meet and no effect
on Social Security or Medicare benefits. The
property must be the primary residence of
the borrower and properly insured and
maintained, with real estate taxes kept
current. As long as the borrower continues
to live in the property the loan can never
be called. Repayment is required if the home
is sold, or when the last borrower
permanently leaves the property, or passes
away. At that time, the heirs can sell, or
refinance, the property to pay off the loan.
Once the
province of a few small banks and private
lenders, the great majority of reverse
mortgages today are provided through
government-sponsored programs, namely the
HUD/FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)
and the Fannie Mae Home Keeper (HK)
programs.
Harbor Mortgage Speakers Bureau
Area Councils on Aging, Visiting Nurse
Associations, home healthcare providers,
civic organizations, and church groups are
invited to contact Harbor Mortgage to
schedule an educational presentation to
learn about alternatives available to senior
homeowners, including ways to unlock the
equity in their homes.
Customized Harbor Mortgage Solutions
Specializing in conventional residential and
reverse mortgages, Harbor Mortgage
Solutions, Inc. is located at 100 Grandview
Road, Suite 105 in Braintree, MA. George A.
Downey, who is now joined by his son
Christopher Downey, founded family owned and
operated Harbor Mortgage Solutions in 1978.
Assisted by a staff of experienced mortgage
professionals, Harbor Mortgage Solutions is
dedicated to providing customized service,
obtaining the best possible solution for
each individual client every time. An equal
opportunity lender licensed in Massachusetts
(license #MC0041) and Rhode Island (license
#20041821LB), Harbor Mortgage Solutions is a
member of the Massachusetts Mortgage
Association, the National Association of
Mortgage Brokers, and the National Reverse
Mortgage Lenders Association, strictly
subscribing to their rigid code of ethics.
Harbor Mortgage Solutions is also an
Educational Subscriber of the Massachusetts
Chapter of the National Association of Elder
Law Attorneys.
For additional
information on services offered by Harbor
Mortgage Solutions please call 781-843-5553
or 800-599-8700, or visit
www.HarborMortgage.com.