Reverse Mortgages Pros & Cons

What experts say are the pros & cons of reverse mortgages. As housing costs increase, so does the cost of living for those on fixed incomes. For many elderly homeowners, reverse mortgages are seen as a viable solution. Reverse mortgages allow homeowners over the age of 62 to borrow against the equity they have in their…

Inside the Reasons Why Seniors Choose the HECM for Purchase Lifestyle, ease of upkeep, and proximity to family are main criteria for seniors who choose a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase loan, many originators agreed. Christina Harmes, assistant manager for C2 Reverse in San Diego, said she has clients looking to upsize, downsize, move…

Reverse Mortgages Help Curb Retirement Risk for Divorced Women Reverse mortgages have been increasingly pitched as a way to stave off the effects of so-called “gray divorce,” and a new research brief shows just how a split can put both parties’ retirement futures at risk — and how home equity benefits one demographic in particular.…

How to Safely Pick a Senior Loved One (or Yourself) Up After Falling Falls are a common occurrence for seniors, and, as many caregivers know, they can be very frightening. Once the initial shock wears off, family members are often left wondering how to get an aging loved one back on their feet. The answer to…

How to Stop Caregivers Engaging in Unhealthy Behaviors to Relieve Stress I have much personal experience in this field, so first of hats off to the other part and additional caregiver. It is stressful and demanding. I bring these articles to help all of us that can live for years on wits end, because I work…

Retirement Expert Joins Call for Broker-Dealers to Lift Reverse Mortgage Band For the last several years, the reverse mortgage industry has worked hard to build connections with financial retirement experts and educate them about the important role housing wealth can play in retirement income planning. But many reverse professionals say they often hit a roadblock…

Common Reverse Mortgage Questions and Answers You’ve likely seen the TV commercials for reverse mortgages, with the late Fred Thompson, Henry Winkler and, lately, Tom Selleck. But just between us: Do you really understand how a reverse mortgage works? If not, don’t feel bad — in a March 2017 National Council on Aging survey, 66% of…

Another Look at Reverse Mortgages Believe it or not, reverse mortgages had been around long before former Sen. Fred Thompson became a spokes person for American Advisors Group, one the largest players in the reverse mortgage industry. In fact, the first reverse mortgage was issued in 1961 to Nellie Young in Portland, Maine, by Nelson…

Americans Face Retirement Savings Regrets Amid Two-Pronged Crisis When asked for their most common financial regret, Americans yet again pointed to a lack of retirement savings as the top pick. For the third consecutive year, “not saving for retirement early enough” led consumer financial firm Bankrate’s list of money regrets, with 18% of respondents selecting…

5 Income Strategies to Supplement Social Security in Retirement. If you want income, annuities aren’t the only way to go. Social Security is only designed to replace about 40% of the average retiree’s income, leaving two options — either dramatically reduce your standard of living, or create additional income from other sources. While annuities are…