Reverse Mortgage 101
Last update:
04/21/2026
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2. Who Qualifies?
928 Views •7. Property, Taxes & Insurance
734 Views •3. HUD-Approved Counseling
719 Views •5. Costs & Fees
685 Views •9. Red Flags
678 Views •6. Protecting Your Heirs
662 Views •8. Common Myths Busted
654 Views •1. What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
645 Views •10. Next Steps
639 Views •4. Payout Options
596 Views •4. Payout Options
Reverse Mortgage Payout Options
You can receive your reverse mortgage funds in several ways:
1. Lump Sum
- Get up to 60% of your available funds at closing
- Good for big expenses or paying off existing mortgage
2. Monthly Term
- Fixed monthly payments for a set period
- Good for planned retirement income
3. Monthly Tenure
- Payments for as long as you live in the home
- Guaranteed income floor
4. Line of Credit
- Draw funds as needed, when needed
- Unused credit GROWS over time (3-4% annually)
5. Combination
- Mix of any of the above — e.g., some now, rest in credit line
Compliance Notice: Borrowers must be 62 years of age or older. HUD-approved counseling is required. A reverse mortgage is not a government benefit. The loan becomes due and payable when the last surviving borrower no longer occupies the home as their primary residence or fails to meet the obligations of the mortgage.