You might ask yourself, why would I want to make mortgage payments if I’m not required to make mortgage payments? Well, there are a few advantages of making payments with a reverse mortgage that you don’t necessarily get with a traditional mortgage. So let me explain.
As Americans, we are typically very reactive versus proactive. I am here to tell you that nothing gets better with time except fine wine and cheese (at least that is what I am told). Let’s take a few examples that many of us can relate to in our everyday lives. Let’s...
What did life look like back then? How much did a gallon of gas cost? How much did a dozen eggs cost? How much did a bottle of soda cost? How much did homes cost? Now visualize your retirement. Does it look the same? What’s different?
Many of us have deeply rooted beliefs, which date back to the Great Depression, that we must pay off our mortgage. Does this belief still hold true today? Is paying off your mortgage the best investment strategy given all the new products and solutions available?
In general, I believe there are three primary categories of the ways that homeowners use a reverse mortgage: needs based, lifestyle based and planning based.
When you retire, would you rather have $500K of home equity and no cash in the bank? Or would you rather have $500K of cash in the bank and no home equity?
One of the largest misconceptions with reverse mortgages is that the homeowner loses ownership of the home, and they cannot pass the home onto their heirs. That is simply not true, you still retain ownership, and you can absolutely still pass the home to your heirs in the future.
The housing market continues to be challenging for home buyers and sellers alike, especially in Boulder County where price increase and low inventory exceed national averages. Experts suggest patience and a knowledgeable Realtor help navigate these unprecedented market challenges.
Colorado homeowners receive an average home equity loan offer of nearly $130,000, which is the largest home equity loan offer in the U.S., according to analysis by LendingTree, an online loan marketplace.
Given today’s market, is it better to wait to buy that new house, sidelining the lifestyle you crave, or is it financially wiser to take advantage of the equity you have now?
At the first sign of not being able to make the monthly mortgage payment, the homeowner should start out with contacting a real estate attorney, a Realtor®, and their mortgage lender to review all the options