Unique Ways To Utilize a Reverse Mortgage

The government-insured reverse mortgage product can be used in a variety of ways to help seniors age in place during retirement.

Here are three little-known ways that seniors can use reverse mortgages:

1. Purchase a New Primary Residence (HECM For Purchase) – One of the best features of the HECM program is the ability to purchase a home and take out a reverse mortgage in one transaction. By doing this, borrowers can purchase their dream home during retirement and not be required to make a mortgage payment while they remain in the home.
2. Purchase a Second Home – By utilizing a reverse mortgage on a primary residence, many borrowers decide to purchase a smaller, second home in a different part of the country. By using the equity in your primary residence, you may add a second home in a warmer climate, or that is closer to family and friends.  You must live in your primary residence at least 6 months out of the year for this to work.
3. Fund In-Home Care – The use of a reverse mortgage to fund in-home care has become popular over the last few years. Borrowers can utilize a reverse mortgage to establish a monthly payment that will contribute to care costs. This can be a more affordable alternative to selling the home and moving into an assisted living facility, which costs $3,450 per month on average according to the 2013 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

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