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Turning Disadvantages Of A
Reverse Mortgage To Your Advantage
When it comes to a reverse mortgage,
wise consumers weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a reverse
mortgage prior to signing on the dotted line.
Let’s start on a positive note, you could do what most borrowers do and
opt for the reverse mortgage line of credit. Just think about how
you would then be able to draw on the loan whenever money is required for
daily living expenses, medical bills, prescription costs, home repairs,
etc. A reverse mortgage could really enhance your retirement years
including in-home care expenses in later years.
Furthermore, your reverse mortgage income does not affect regular
Social Security payments or Medicare benefits. And lenders cannot
foreclose on the loan for the life of the borrower.
Okay, that’s all well and good but how do I turn the major disadvantages
of a reverse mortgage into a positive? It’s all in the perspective.
For every negative there is a positive to obtaining a reverse mortgage.
It’s true a reverse mortgage loan may affect your eligibility for
state and federal government assistance programs such as Medicaid but it
also gives you an important financial cushion and does not (as mentioned
above) affect your regular Social Security payments or Medicare benefits.
You also have no monthly payments to make. Granted, the amount you owe
continues to grow larger over time but you also have more cash on hand to
enhance the quality of your current lifestyle. Look at it this way, you
will now have all the money you need (and want). After all, it’s your
money. True, you won’t have the full selling price of your home to leave
your loved ones but if they’re financially sound in their own right, do
they really need a substantial inheritance?
It all comes down to what’s important to you, what your current financial
needs are and if leaving money to heirs is something you feel you need or
want to do.
Now let’s take a look at the basics of a
reverse
mortgage tips and info
from here.
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