Financial Assessment

How Financial Assessment Made Reverse Mortgages Safer This financial assessment process is conducive to making the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) an even safer loan product. If a potential borrower can swallow such an absurdity he need not be concerned about who this financial assessment (FA) is making the product safer for! The FHA wants…

How Reverse Mortgages Finally Became Safe The decision to take out a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage is a big one, and you may be wondering how safe this government-insured loan program is. While reverse mortgages aren’t right for everyone, the HECM program has several built-in protections designed to keep borrowers safe. FEDERAL GUARANTEE. One of…

If I take out a reverse mortgage loan, does the lender own my home? No. When you take out a reverse mortgage loan, the title to your home remains with you. Most reverse mortgages are Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs). The Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development…

The survey — which included 930 American employees and 206 hiring managers — illustrates the number of people returning to work after retirement and outlines the reasons why they’re making these moves. The results also indicate that the majority of those considering a return to the workforce would prefer remote or hybrid positions. “Among those…

Will US Housing Crash The Economy? Maybe it’s different this time. A slowdown in US construction activity has preceded broader slowdowns in the past. Welcome to Money Distilled. I’m John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money. Could US Housing Crash The…

Should You Use a Reverse Mortgage to Retire Should You Use a Reverse Mortgage to Retire? Many or all of the products here are from our partners that compensate us. It’s how we make money. But our editorial integrity ensures our experts’ opinions aren’t influenced by compensation. A reverse mortgage could provide much-needed cash flow,…

Reverse mortgages can improve lifestyles Reverse mortgages can improve lifestyles of any seniors who are least 62 and wish to increase their incomes or provide a meaningful hedge against future contingencies. Bear in mind that the reverse mortgage options that are available to access a portion of the equity in your home include: — Establishing…

I Don’t Believe Inflation is Just 6.5% Right Now (And I’m Thinking You Probably Don’t Either). On Thursday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest consumer price index report for December, which showed an annualized inflation rate of 6.5%. This means that the federal government thinks prices have increased 6.5% since one year prior. Does…

Non Taxable Retirement Income If you’re saving for retirement, boosting your bank account to meet your goals is a priority. But it’s important to plan for taxes as well. If you’re using a traditional taxable brokerage account, your investments could face significant taxation. On the other hand, some income may be considered non taxable retirement income. Focusing…

‘Wild ride’: Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson predicts double-digit percentage drop will hit stocks in early 2023. A lot of two-way risk in the stock market right now, warns Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson. Investors may be on the doorstep of a deep pullback. Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson, who has an S&P 500 year-end target of 3,900…