Reverse Mortgage for Home Purchase has benefits for homebuyers and Realtors alike
Reverse Mortgages are a helpful financial tool that can be used to purchase a home. The HECM Purchase Loan is for those who don’t want to make mortgage payments and also want to minimize the cash requirement for the purchase transaction. The down payment requirement is calculated based on age of youngest borrower or non-borrowing spouse, home value up to the maximum claim amount limit and current expected interest rate. Request down payment calculation
Realtors, buyers and sellers can have confidence in the HECM Purchase program by understanding clear guidelines and starting the process correctly from the beginning. The key to a successful transaction is a Reverse Mortgage Originator coordinating the transaction from start to finish.
To qualify, you must be at least 62 years old, but if you have a younger spouse, you can take advantage of the new non-borrowing spouse rules for the FHA Insured HECM Reverse Mortgage. The down payment is higher than traditional mortgages for the simple reason that you don’t have to make mortgage payments, so the equity in your home is used to pay the loan back after you leave the home permanently. Because no payments are made while you live in your home, you must have equity from the beginning. The younger you are, the more money you need to contribute to the transaction because of your longer life expectancy. The income qualification is lower than traditional mortgages because there are no mortgage payments added to your debt ratio. With the new HECM Financial Assessment guidelines in place, you must show a good payment history for past housing & debt expenses. It’s easy to find out if you qualify and how much house you can afford by giving Scott a call.
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