In this article, we’ll delve into the concept of reverse mortgages and examine common ways older-adult homeowners are leveraging this powerful financial solution.

Let’s start off 2024 with some good news. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) increased the maximum claim amount on the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). Read on to find out what that could mean for you or your clients.

While the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) loan accounts for the vast majority of reverse mortgages in the U.S., it’s not the only type of reverse mortgage available. A jumbo reverse mortgage is an alternative option that may better serve a borrower who owns a high-value property. Read on to learn more!

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