On Friday, December 14th, we saw The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) raise the 2019 limits for FHA’s reverse mortgage product – the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). This means that homes valued above $726,525 are capped at that figure when calculating principal limits.

This is an increase of nearly $47,000 from 2018 and comes at a time when more non-government “proprietary” jumbo reverse mortgage products are making the opposite move – appeal to more lower value homes.

The end result is that more consumers are finding more options for accessing their housing wealth as part of a comprehensive retirement plan. Because of this shift, I have updated my book for 2019 to include the new HECM lending limits as well as a new chapter titled, “What are Proprietary Reverse Mortgages.” The following is a preview of the new chapter:

The federally insured HECM has been the dominant reverse mortgage product for the last three decades. That’s changing, however, as innovative mortgage lenders have found that certain restrictive HECM guidelines have opened the door for non-agency reverse mortgage products.

These “proprietary” reverse mortgage options still maintain many of the consumer protections of the HECM program. Reverse mortgages, FHA-insured or not, must be non-recourse loans. But, of course, these proprietary products do not charge the initial MIP (2%) or annual MIP (0.5%). So, while the rates may be slightly higher, you might find the up-front charges to be significantly reduced.

NOT JUST A JUMBO OPTION ANYMORE

For the last few years, the phrase “jumbo reverse mortgage” was used to describe these options, as lenders were able to better serve borrowers who owned higher-priced homes.

However, these new products solve other problems that HECMs currently do not. Here are a few:

• HECMs require condominium complexes to be FHA approved before units can be eligible for HECM financing. Proprietary products may finance units within non-approved condo projects.
• HECMs have initial disbursement limits that often prevent borrowers from accessing more than 60% of their principal limit within the first year. Proprietary products have no such restrictions.
• HECMs require all existing liens to be paid off a closing. One proprietary product now allows the reverse mortgage to be in second lien position.
• HECMs do not currently allow the payoff of unsecured debt at closing. Proprietary products may allow the payoff of personal debt and other items at closing.
• HECMs require most liens to be seasoned for 12 months before closing. Proprietary products often have no seasoning requirement.
• HECMs require all borrowers to be age 62 or older. One proprietary product offers financing for borrowers as young as age 60.

Some are offered as first liens. Some are structured with a growing line of credit that mimics the HECM ARM. Still, others allow the loan to remain in a second-lien position in cases where the first mortgage has an attractive low rate.

For more information on all forms of reverse mortgage product offerings, subscribe to this blog and consider buying the reverse mortgage resource consumers and finance professionals use – Understanding Reverse.

Reverse Mortgage Professionals find themselves constantly touting, defending, and pitching the numerous advantages of the federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). The primary reason they put in so much effort is not to make a sale. It is because the public is still confused and largely unaware of the lifestyle and financial planning advantages of the product. After 30 years, many older homeowners still think they lose title and ownership of their homes with this financial tool.

However, most eligible candidates are ALSO unaware of the many reasons NOT to get one. The fact is, there are individuals for whom this is not a good fit. It would be best to identify them upfront before they spend the time, energy, and money it required to complete the mandatory HECM counseling. So, let’s highlight a few conditions that could mean that a reverse mortgage might not be a good option:

1. If the home does not fit the homeowner’s long-term needs

If the homeowner has the intention of selling the home within the short-term, or if the home does not meet their long-term physical needs, a reverse mortgage may not be a good fit. While they can certainly sell the home at any time, the program was designed to meet the needs of older Americans who wish to age in place. If you want to stay, and are physically able to stay, you have passed my first test.

2. If the Reverse Mortgage does not provide a tangible benefit

It not only has to make sense right now, but also needs to provide a sustainable solution throughout retirement. If the reverse mortgage offers little current or future advantage to a borrower, then the homeowner should look for other options.

And using a reverse mortgage to eliminate monthly mortgage payments does not always guarantee that a homeowner will have positive monthly cash flow. New regulations, however, were implemented to ensure that monthly residual income is considered in underwriting the loan.

3. If the homeowner does not adequately understand the product

A HECM borrower or their trusted advisor must be comfortable paying property charges, maintaining the home, and managing finances. Unfortunately, many are not accustomed to handling these items. In addition, some may have competency issues that prevent them from fully understanding the complex loan product for which they are applying. Consequently, HECM Counseling is required to make sure all parties understand not only the product, but also other options that may be available to them.

4. If the homeowner wishes to protect a legacy

I reluctantly include this item on the list. Many experts don’t consider inheritance a reason NOT to get a reverse mortgage. This is because homeowners who obtain a growing HECM line-of-credit early in retirement are better equipped to decide how future expenses are paid – by the homeowner, by the heirs, or by the home.

Some homeowners, however, wish to protect their home’s equity as a legacy for their heirs and would never consider accessing home equity in an emergency. That’s a very nice gesture, and I can understand wanting to leave this world giving an inheritance to those you love. The debate becomes whether an inheritance is a right of the heirs or a gift from the parents. That will be a blog for another day.

If the homeowner wants to stay in the home, and understands the advantages for themselves and their heirs, come explore the strategic uses of home equity in retirement. For more information, subscribe to this blog and purchase the book, Understanding Reverse.

Dan Hultquist

HECM for Purchase began with the passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Prior to this legislation, if a homeowner in retirement wanted to relocate, qualifying for the new home often proved difficult. They would have to be eligible to purchase a home though traditional means, establish their residency in the home, and then refinance with a HECM if desired.    – Understanding Reverse

Some baby boomers continue to reside in homes that are no longer ideal. Unfortunately, they are unaware of a home financing option that was built specifically for them – The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase, or HECM for Purchase.

Older homeowners often find themselves wanting (or needing) to RELOCATE to be closer to family members, DOWNSIZE to a more manageable home, or even UPSIZE to a retirement dream home on the beach, golf course, or active adult community.

I often receive phone calls that highlight the need for this program, such as:

• “My grandmother wants to move south to be closer to her kids and grandkids.”
• “With my knee and hip problems, I need a single-story home, preferably one that requires little maintenance.”
• “I want to live near my friends in a 55 and over community on a golf course.”

When physical limitations become a reality, or when individuals desire a closer connection to family, a move may become necessary. The reverse mortgage can help them move AND keep more money in their pockets.

But how does it work?

With a traditional reverse mortgage, the lender offers a homeowner a percentage of the home’s value that can be used whenever needed. With a HECM for Purchase, however, those reverse mortgage funds are generally applied to a new home’s sales price. Depending on the age of the youngest participant, the lender is generally able to contribute 40% to 75% of the purchase price.

As always, no monthly principal and interest payments are required, and the homeowner gets to retain title and ownership of the home.

Why use this product?

Most HECM for Purchase candidates are selling their current homes and relocating. These homebuyers often believe the only way to relocate AND not have a monthly payment is to purchase the home in cash – the senior nets $200,000 on the sale of their existing home and is shown homes in that price range. They are unaware that a $400,000 home – purchased with a reverse – would have the same monthly principal and interest payment – $0.

In addition, if they use the HECM for Purchase to finance a large portion of the sales price, the homeowners can retain more cash reserves. This is a great opportunity to supplement retirement savings.

What’s in the fine print?

Reverse Mortgages are offered for “PRINCIPAL” residences only. This means that the homeowner must occupy the home, and the HECM for Purchase cannot be used for 2^nd homes or investment properties. In fact, the borrower must occupy the home within 60 days of closing.

Because this loan product is federally insured, the HECM for Purchase will always require upfront, and ongoing, Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP).

Lastly, please be aware that sometimes mistakes are made when a Realtor writes a sales contract for a HECM. HUD still restricts many forms of seller-paid closing costs for HECMs. So it’s important that the Realtor works with an experienced reverse mortgage professional who can guide everyone through the process.

If you want to know the facts about reverse mortgages, please consider purchasing my book, Understanding Reverse.

Dan Hultquist, CRMP, MBA

You see it all the time – articles about reverse mortgages that begin with “They are not for everyone”, and then the author describes an ideal scenario. Sadly, many perfect candidates won’t consider a reverse mortgage because misinformed authors and consumer advocates have painted the wrong picture of the product.

Some phrases that are inaccurately used to describe the model applicant include:

• Older homeowner
• Cash-strapped or desperate
• Last resort
• House rich – cash poor

These are descriptions of traditional “needs-based” reverse mortgage borrowers. However, with the regulatory reforms of the last four years, these borrowers are now a smaller portion of the three primary uses described in my book.Of course, with any reverse mortgage applicant, we want to make sure it is their intention to remain in their home – preferably through retirement. But it may surprise you that the following may be qualities of an ideal reverse mortgage candidate today:

• Age 62
• Still working
• Has about 5 years to pay on their forward mortgage
• May never need to access the funds

Let’s look at each characteristic and why the product may be advantageous to them:

Age 62

62 is the earliest age a homeowner can obtain a reverse mortgage. Obtaining one early maximizes the line-of-credit (LOC) growth potential of the product. Telling someone to wait to get a reverse mortgage is like telling a 35-year-old to postpone saving for retirement. This is because the available funds in the guaranteed line-of-credit will experience compounded growth. These funds are expected to grow at approximately 6.25% annually, but compound monthly. At that rate, a $200,000 line of credit would grow to nearly $700,000 in 20 years, regardless of the home’s value. This LOC grows tax free, and may be drawn tax free, which unlocks many strategic options at age 82.

Still working

Many will claim the greatest advantage of a reverse mortgage is that “there are no required monthly principal or interest payments.” I would counter with, “for those that are still working, the ability to make optional payments is a greater advantage.” For those that can make payments, a reverse mortgage loan balance will drop in a similar way as a forward mortgage. However, each payment also boosts the LOC for future use.

Many pre-retirees are faced with a decision – should I accelerate payments on my forward mortgage to reduce my loan balance before retirement OR should I save additional funds for retirement cash flow. Making payments with a reverse mortgage accomplishes both objectives at the same time.

Has about 5 years to pay on their forward mortgage

Those that only have a handful of years to pay on their traditional mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) naturally have low payoff amounts. If the lender can payoff those balances and closing costs, and use 60% or less of the borrower’s initial benefit amount, the initial insurance premium drops from 2.5% (generally of the property value) to 0.5%. This is an extremely low initial fee for any government-insured loan product.

For those that are carrying a moderate loan balance on their reverse mortgage, the interest rates are still expected to be relatively low for the next few years. Ideally, the borrower would make payments during the first few years to reduce the loan balance. After that, the homeowner will benefit from higher interest rates, as the available LOC will grow faster.

May never need to access the funds

The LOC works very well as an emergency fund, a “stand-by”, or even an insurance policy. There are initial costs. But the on-going costs of the loan are based on the funds that are borrowed. In other words, if the borrower never needs the funds, the carrying costs of the growing LOC may be very low.

Imagine having a loan balance of $1,000, and a LOC of $200,000. The loan balance is expected to grow only $65 in the first year. However, the homeowner can raise their deductibles on every insurance policy they hold. They can now self-insure. This reduces expenses and raises monthly cash flow. In addition, the homeowner can draw less in taxable monthly retirement income.

Of course, this is only a partial list. We haven’t begun to discuss the many financial planning implications. For example, those who do not qualify for, or cannot afford, long-term care insurance are great candidates as the home can fund future in-home care. Those that wish to relocate, upsize, or downsize, can keep more of the gains they receive from the sale of their existing home by using a HECM for Purchase.

Years ago, I wrote that when I turn 62, I WANT a reverse mortgage. Do I plan to be a cash-strapped, house rich – cash poor, desperate older homeowner? Of course not. The financial planning advantages are too strong to ignore when the benefits are properly understood.

For more information on strategic uses of the reverse mortgage product, please purchase Understanding Reverse – 2017 and subscribe to this blog.

Dan Hultquist

Many financial planners are now recommending reverse mortgages, as they have finally begun to recognize the strategic uses of home equity as a retirement planning tool. Sadly, however, many will consider the product only once their other retirement funds are depleted. This “last resort” tactic has shown to be less than optimal in academic studies by Barry Sacks, Wade Pfau, John Salter, and others. When you begin to understand the dynamics of the federally-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), you’ll find that waiting often doesn’t make sense.

WAITING SIMPLY DOESN’T PAY

In 2015, I wrote a piece titled Waiting Simply Doesn’t Pay. In the blog, I made the following statement:

“If you only have a basic understanding of Reverse Mortgages, then waiting appears to be the right advice. After all, older borrowers get more money, right? If I wait 5 more years, not only will I be older, but my home will be worth more, and I will have paid down my forward mortgage. These may seem like logical reasons to wait… to the novice.”

I went on to explain the following three reasons why it doesn’t pay to wait:

1. Reverse Mortgage proceeds are based on interest rates. When rates go up, new applicants may have access to much less of their home equity.
2. Waiting sacrifices compounding line-of-credit (LOC) growth. The LOC growth is maximized by obtaining the reverse mortgage early and letting time do its work.
3. There is no guarantee one will qualify in the future. Financial Assessment has made it harder to obtain a reverse mortgage at a time when you are more likely to need it.

What I didn’t explain in my previous blog is that the costs and benefits of waiting are easily quantifiable.

WHAT IS THE INCREMENTAL BENEFIT OF WAITING ONE YEAR?

Even if the HECM program remains unchanged, and expected rates stay low (rounding to 5.0% or lower) in the future, the incremental benefit of the client being one year older, averages less than 1% more in principal.

Consider a 67-year-old homeowner who wishes to wait another year when he or she is 68 years old. As you can see below, waiting one year would yield an increase in the homeowner’s calculated Principal Limit Factor (PLF) of 0.6%.Principal Limit Factors are tables, created by HUD, that determine how much a lender can offer a homeowner at the time the loan closes. In this example, a 67-year-old homeowner with a $200,000 home might have access to $111,200 at the time of closing. All other factors being equal, waiting one year yields this homeowner an increase of 0.6% or $1,200 more in principal.

If the home appreciates by 4% during this time, the homeowner would have access to 56.2% of that appreciation by waiting. Another way to express this is that a “home gain” would be another 2.2% (56.2% of the 4% increase).

This net gain of 2.8% is nice, but small when compared to the expected growth in the homeowner’s principal limit if they obtained the HECM at age 67 instead. This is because Principal Limits (for existing clients with adjustable rate HECMs) rise each year by the current interest rate plus 1.25%.

At the time of this publication, a lender margin of 2.75% plus the 1-yr Libor index shows an initial interest rate of 4.522%. When 1.25% is added, the Principal Limit growth for the same borrower during that year would be estimated at 5.772% or $6,418.

Clearly, the PLF increase is small when delayed, and the borrower has lost some of the compounding potential of the product.

WHAT IF INTEREST RATES GO UP?

To determine a homeowner’s initial Principal Limit, we use “Expected Rates”, which is the market’s best estimate of future rates. As long as expected rates round to 5% or less, the borrower will receive the maximum principal limits for their age. In the example above, we established that a borrower at age 67 today can qualify for 55.6% of a home value of $200,000.

However, if long-term rates rise to 6% while waiting, this could yield the homeowner much less in principal.

A 1% increase in expected rates would probably drive the lender margins lower to stay closer to 5%. Otherwise, waiting one year could decrease principal limits from 55.6% to 43.6%. That is a reduction of 12% or –$13,344 in this example.

Incidentally, if the HECM had been secured, any future interest rate increase could be beneficial, if that homeowner holds most of his/her funds in the growing LOC.

While we don’t want to create an unmerited sense of urgency, clients need to be aware that research shows that waiting for a reverse mortgage generally isn’t optimal. NOW may be the best time to obtain one.

For more information on the strategic uses for Reverse Mortgages, please subscribe to this blog and purchase my book, Understanding Reverse.

Dan Hultquist

For most of us, the bulk of our housing costs are relatively constant. Monthly mortgage payments may vary slightly as property taxes and insurance rate are updated annually. But one housing cost is often seasonal – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). It can make, or break, a budget.

One advantage of living in the south is the reduced cost of heating a home during the winter. The trade-off is the high cost of energy to cool the home in the summer. But this year, the U.S. Energy Department has forecast a significant increase in heating costs for the four primary fuels that heat America’s homes – natural gas, heating oil, electricity, and propane.

Some of these increases are due to price increases. However, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weather plays a role as well.

“The latest outlook from NOAA expects winter temperatures east of the Rocky Mountains to be colder than last winter, with projected heating degree days in the Northeast, Midwest, and South about 16-18% higher.” www.EIA.gov

Colder Weather May Fuel Reverse Mortgage Demand

Here are the EIA’s projected cost increases per household this winter by fuel type:

• Natural gas         + $116   (+ 22.4%) representing nearly 1/2 of U.S. households       
• Heating oil          + $378   (+ 38.1%)            
• Electricity            + $49     (+ 5.4%)
• Propane (NE)      + $345   (+ 21.0%) in the Northeast
• Propane (MW)    + $290   (+ 29.6%) in the Midwest

We never know what contingencies may arise that will disrupt the monthly budget. Things like inflation, low interest rates, a poor sequence of market returns, family emergencies, and health concerns can all impact a homeowner’s bottom line. For those on a fixed income, these increases in winter heating costs are significant.

Fortunately, most older homeowners have a home equity nest egg that can improve their retirement cash flow. The reverse mortgage line-of-credit (LOC) may be established early in retirement and used for unexpected expenses or emergencies. If monthly cash flow is needed, a reverse mortgage tenure or term payment may do the trick.

If you have read my previous blogs and/or my book, Understanding Reverse, you might remember that I discussed three primary uses for reverse mortgages – Need, Lifestyle, and Planning.

Using a reverse mortgage to supplement retirement cash flow may allow the home itself to pay for increased heating costs. This can be done without disrupting traditional retirement planning. For this reason, a reverse mortgage may be used for all three of the primary uses mentioned above. Keeping the home at a comfortable temperature satisfies a need, improves lifestyle, and protects traditional retirement planning.

While the overwhelming majority of baby boomers wish to remain in their existing homes during retirement, homeownership can be expensive. I should know. I’m scheduled to replace two air conditioning units in the spring. But it may be wise for those who are at least age 62, and wish to age in place, to consider establishing a reverse mortgage line-of-credit today, and know that they can weather the winter storms as they come.

Others are warming up to the idea of using a reverse mortgage to enhance retirement. To learn more this financial tool, buy the book, Understanding Reverse, and subscribe to this blog.

As this is the last blog post of 2016, I want to thank those of you that have made Understanding Reverse the top-selling book on Home Equity Conversion over the last two years. Stay tuned for the release of the 2017 edition, and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Dan Hultquist

Reverse mortgage lenders have been fighting an uphill battle for years. And blogs and online debates likely won’t change the overall perception (or misperception) about reverse mortgages. There will always be those who can’t help but voice their opinions about a product they simply don’t understand. Nevertheless, as an advocate for proper home equity conversion for retirement cash flow, I’m often the recipient of these negative comments. So, let’s openly discuss the so-called reverse mortgage “scam.”

The media is generally pretty quick to jump on scam coverage. And yet, the national media has actually reacted favorably toward the product reforms of the last three years, and the coverage on the topic has been positive. In addition, publications like Forbes and the Wall Street Journal have touted the prudent aspects of reverse mortgages, adding academic research from respected retirement experts like Jamie Hopkins, Wade Pfau, and others. In this respect, the financial media, and the academic community are way ahead of the game, and offer credible arguments in support of reverse mortgages.

Yet, any time such articles are published in the media touting the merits of reverse mortgages, there will be those who reply “It’s a SCAM!”, “Stay away!”, and “There is a sucker born every minute”. These comments continue to show how poorly the public understands the terms of the product, and I naturally feel compelled to reply.

These negative sentiments have persisted as a result of the unregulated products offered by financial service “professionals” since the 1960’s. The truth is, reverse mortgages have been highly-regulated and safe products since the Federal Housing Administration first insured the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) product in 1989.

In fact, Ohio State University recently released a study showing that 83% of seniors were either “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their decision to obtain a reverse mortgage. That’s extremely high for ANY financial product. Clearly, it is not a scam, a failed government program, or a bank trying to take a home.

One argument for the Home Equity Conversion is that it is insured by the U.S. government. Well, that’s probably a poor argument. Even though I believe the Reagan administration got this one right, we live in an age where distrust of the government is at an all-time high. So there may be more effective ways to debate its validity.

In fact, I have found that replying with a simple question is a great way to open up an honest conversation – “what about them makes you think it is a scam?”

• Is it because you believe the bank takes title of the home?
• Is it because you believe the homeowner can owe more than the value of his/her home?
• Is it because you believe these are similar to subprime loans?
• Is it because you believe they are too expensive for what they provide?
• Is it because you believe they stick the heirs with a bill upon the borrower’s death?
• Is it because you believe those who get them generally regret their decision?

None of these are beliefs are true, and yet they account for many of the objections people have about the product. Asking about their objections opens the door to education, and learning the facts from a specialist should reduce fears.

The good news is that the Financial Planning community is beginning to understand the advantages, and many now base their recommendations on research from the academic community. Top-selling author, Jane Bryant Quinn, has a very good understanding of the product and now advocates for reverse mortgages in her recent book, How to Make Your Money Last. Sadly, Dave Ramsey is still misinformed and refuses to recognize the research of his peers, as well as published papers within the Journal of Financial Planning.

We’ll continue to see comments like “worst idea ever,” “people get screwed,” and “just give the home to the bank”, and I’ll still respond. But the media, academia, and the financial planning community are moving the perception needle from “scam” to “strategic use of home equity.”

Dan Hultquist

When discussing Social Security and Reverse Mortgages, most professionals have always responded that “distributions from a reverse mortgage do not adversely affect basic Social Security benefits.” That is true, as basic Social Security is not a “means tested’ program. But that is only half of the story. The Reverse Mortgage can actually be used to ENHANCE a homeowner’s Social Security benefits.

Social Security strategies are critical to retirement planning

Let’s back up, and discuss the current reliance on Social Security. According to the Social Security Administration:

• 51% of the workforce has no private pension coverage, and
• 34% of the workforce has no savings set aside specifically for retirement.

As a result, over 64% of aged beneficiaries currently receive at least half of their retirement income from Social Security.

Over 50 years ago, Congress changed Social Security to allow Americans to claim benefits at age 62. And almost ¾ of the American population will draw Social Security at that age. At that time, however, the benefits are reduced. Currently, age 70 is the age at which retirees can maximize their monthly benefits.

Many retirees SHOULD delay Social Security, but don’t

Of course results may vary based on earnings history and cost of living increases, but Social Security benefits will generally increase 8% (of full retirement benefit) for each year that is delayed until age 70. The end result is higher monthly payouts at age 70.

Some seniors will continue to work during some, or all, of the years leading up to age 70. According to Falling Short: The Coming Retirement Crisis, “Individuals who delay receiving Social Security benefits from 62 to 70 increase their monthly benefits by a full 76%.”

However, according to Social Security expert, Cindy Lundquist, the 76% estimate may be a little misleading. That figure assumes that the individual continues to work beyond age 62. She states “If you are not working from 62 until age 70, the increase in benefits may be closer to 54% to 57%.”

So, how many people actually take advantage of this opportunity to delay until age 70? According to data from the Social Security Administration only 1.1% of men and 1.7% of women wait.

Most people do not know how long they will live. Baby Boomers, however, have longer expected life spans than the generation before them. This makes Social Security delays especially attractive. However, if a retiree is in poor health and anticipates a shorter lifespan, this may not be the right strategy. For them, it may make sense to opt in early.

The problem has always been that retirees are counting on that income at the moment they retire. They don’t want to wait. That is precisely why many in their 60’s are turning to the Reverse Mortgage to fill the gap in their retirement income during that time.

But what about all the money they won’t get from 62 to 70?

Social Security is not about accumulation, but rather sustainability. Opting in too early could cause poverty if you live longer. If you opt in too late, you simply risk not receiving your Social Security benefits if you die. As Jack Guttentag (aka The Mortgage Professor) so eloquently states,

“Avoiding poverty risk is more important than avoiding mortality risk. If I don’t avoid poverty risk, I may be forced to endure poverty in my old age. If I don’t avoid mortality risk, in contrast, I won’t be around to lament the money I didn’t draw.”

In a nutshell, retirees can defer Social Security benefits and supplement their retirement income with tax-free draws from a Reverse Mortgage if needed. The objective is to get to age 70 comfortably, at which point monthly Social Security benefits are maximized.

For more information on the strategic uses for Reverse Mortgages, please subscribe to this blog and purchase my updated book, Understanding Reverse.

Dan Hultquist

This is not intended to be legal, tax, or financial planning advice, and Reverse Mortgage professionals (myself included) are not social security experts. For a recommendation on the use of home equity during retirement, please consult a Financial Advisor who understands the strategies for home equity conversion and retirement cash flow.