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Unanswered Questions are the ones we want answered. People that have an opinion of the Reverse Mortgage of 10 or 20 years ago; they are not the same, so we do spend time on unanswered questions. I was recently at a local charity event and invariably people asked what I do? My answer is always…

Age in Place: Does It Make Sense to Plan to Stay at Home? It’s a common choice to stay in your own home through the later years of life. But does it make sense to age in place, or is assisted living a better option? According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans…

Reverse mortgage after death. How to Handle a Reverse Mortgage After Death by RALPH MILLER Reverse mortgage after death questions answered. Handling an estate after the death of a loved one can be stressful. If a family member had a reverse loan, it’s important to understand how to handle a reverse mortgage after death. If…

What Seniors Should Know About FHA Reverse Mortgages FOX News — Casey Dowd Forget downsizing or migrating to warmer weather, an overwhelming number (83 percent) of pre retirees and retirees today say they want to remain in their homes for as long as possible, according to a new survey from The American College of Financial…

Reverse Mortgage Borrowers’ Top Retirement Risks. Retirement planning generally involves the balancing of potential risks to achieve the best outcome for a client. Over at The Retirement Cafe, blogger Dirk Cotton sees nearly 30 of them to consider, including both forward and reverse mortgage issues. Cotton identifies “housing problem risk” — including rises in mortgage…

The New York Times Got It Wrong About Reverse Mortgages. Forbes Contributors by Jamie Hopkins Helps Undo Misconceptions. A recent New York Times article on reverse mortgages published a common error that feeds into negative misconceptions that continue to hinder using home equity as a strategic retirement income source. The New York Times article “Would…

New rules will cause some credit scores to rise July 1. CNBC Personal Finance by Jessica Dickler Do you know your credit score? Consumers may be a few days away from a higher credit score. Improved standards for new and existing public records in the databases of the three major credit reporting companies will be implemented…

Tools for Retirement Planning BETTER PLANNING FOR BETTER RETIREMENT. Reverse Mortgages: Many Users, Many Uses. Tom Davison explains how the Reverse Mortgage is not used for “last resort” any longer, but as a longevity planning tool. Reverse mortgages provide access to cash. Cash is the most flexible financial resource of all. In turn, access to…

Should I Get a Reverse Mortgage? The Motley Fool A reverse mortgage isn’t right for everyone and it does have some drawbacks, but for certain people, it can be a solid solution to retirement income needs. by Selena Maranjian. You can go other places, all right — you can live on the other side of the…

Reverse Mortgage Qualification. Here’s what you need to qualify for a reverse mortgage. What to expect when applying for a home equity conversion mortgage. Home equity conversion mortgages, more commonly known as reverse mortgages, are another avenue for homeowners to add to their financial assets and retirement plans. Reverse mortgages give older homeowners another source…