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Reverse mortgage loans are called based on these ‘maturity events’: All borrowers have died All borrowers have sold or conveyed title to the property The property is no longer the borrowers’ principal residence The borrower has failed to pay taxes or insurance, usually repeatedly, or the borrower is unable or has refused to maintain the property. Upon these maturity events, no additional funds may be advanced, and the loan principle, interest and fees are due and payable.
Home insurance claims are best made for significant damage or events with costs greater than your deductible. If your deductible covers the majority of costs, paying out of pocket may save you money. Compared with rate increases caused by added claims. A history of filing claims is not in your favor. If you file too many, your home insurance company could choose to drop your coverage entirely. Of course, claims should be related to covered damage in some areas. For example, flood and earthquake insurance are carried separately from normal home insurance. You'll have to file through the specific related policy for these types of damage. Remember, home insurance does not exist to cover ordinary maintenance. A claim to fix ordinary wear and tear, or something that could have been prevented by regular upkeep may not be covered. Finally, only make a claim when you have document. Everything. Do a walkthrough, take notes and photos, and list everything damaged by an event to ensure that you and the insurance adjuster are addressing the full set of issues in the claim.
How Does Reverse Mortgage Interest Work? For a reverse mortgage, you are charged interest on the proceeds you receive. This interest compounds over the life of the loan until the loan is repaid. Typically, both fixed and variable interest rates are available. Rates are tied to a standard index, such as the 1-year Treasury Bill, or the LIBOR rate, plus an additional margin, most likely an additional 1-3 percentage points. Compare interest rates carefully in considering reverse mortgage options.
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Reverse mortgage proceeds do not affect regular Social Security or Medicare benefits. If you are on Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income proceeds must be used immediately. Any funds you retain count as an asset and may affect your eligibility for Medicaid or SSI. To be informed and safe, contact the local Area Agency on Aging, or a Medicaid expert, as early as possible in assessing a Reverse Mortgage.
You may qualify for a reverse mortgage even if you still owe on an existing mortgage on the home. If you take the loan, the reverse mortgage will take ‘first lien’ position, with priority claim on home equity. You may pay off an existing mortgage with the proceeds of a reverse mortgage; generally, all currently outstanding mortgages need to be paid off in full at the time the new reverse mortgage closes. Check the terms of an existing mortgage to understand any conditions related to early payoff.
During the first 12 months of a reverse mortgage borrowers can usually access no more than 60% of the available loan proceeds. Payoff of an existing mortgage -may- allow a higher percentage. After that, the borrower can access as much or as little of the remaining funds as needed. Reverse mortgage payments may be structured as: Tenure - equal monthly payments while borrower is alive and in the house; Term - equal monthly payments for a defined number of months; Line of credit - unscheduled payments or installments; or some combination of these three.
Reverse mortgage loan amounts depend on: the age of the borrower, or the youngest spouse for a couple; the appraised value of the home - appraisal will be required; and current interest rates. Reverse mortgages involving government programs are subject to current FHA lending limits. In general, the older you are the less you owe, and the more valuable your home the larger the amount for which you may qualify.
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