Reverse Mortgage Explained

[@IdahoTim]

I'm wondering about your reasoning for not liking Reverse Mortgagees at the end of the video. To me, it sounds like you are looking at this from the heirs side of the equation and want to see as much equity coming from the sale of the house when the owners pass away. What about a common situation where the heirs don't need any money from the sale of my house? If my kids are well off due to my sacrificing early in my life to make sure they were well educated and obtained high paying jobs and their own houses/equity, why should I limit my access to the equity in my house, even if it means the net profit at the end might be zero?

[@tamarap387]

Thanks so much for this viewpoint! I'm 62 and own a home with my elderly folks. We're looking into a RM and I'm not sure whether to do the interest payments each month or just ride it out til the end myself! My kids are all off doing their own lives in various places and I may find other ways of leaving something for them. A life insurance policy with good pay out might be cheaper than the monthly interest payments?

[@LOSDLF]

@@tamarap387 You just stated a great case for a reverse mortgage. Most seniors want to live and pass in their own comfortable home they've lived in for years/decades not sharing a room with one or 2 people with a curtain in between at $6-10,000 per month cost. Why not stay in your home mortgage free and with the line of credit or monthly inocme you are receiving use for home care in YOUR HOME. A reverse is more about lifestyle changes then rates and cost and speaking of cost, what I find humorous is the negative that reverses are pricey. Do the math on closing costs on a reverse or paying a realtor 5-6% of the sales price and see what costs more. Where will the Senior go when the home is sold? Seniors need to get busy living, not stressing in their later years and a reverse on a case by case basis works. By the way, the cash out is tax free unlike capital gains you are hit with on a sale. [e-mail] for more answers.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

reverse mortgages are like selling your car back to a dealer. LOL

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[@Ovobone]

Great video! As a financial planner, reverse mortgages, in my opinion, are neither good nor bad but simply another tool in the toolbox. They are helpful in some situations and not so much in others; it all depends on the goals and priorities of the individual/family.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Agreed! The most important thing is educating people so they can make the best possible decisions for themselves!

[@ozzyloans7962]

Agreed. It’s not for everybody, and its very situational.

[@michaelmarcum7637]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance That's why they have counseling

[@handydandydave]

@@michaelmarcum7637 counseling is only helpful if you know the right questions to ask, in my case counseling was not helpful, I learned more from this video than from the lenders or counseling session. My closing is coming up soon and I think I will decide against it.

[@ChristinaHarmesHikaCRMP]

@@handydandydave I have to agree with you there. I do these loans and if my client learned anything new on the counseling appointment, I reflect to see where I missed the mark. You shouldn’t be learning anything new that your loan officer hasn’t already told you on that call.

[@davidgavney6711]

This is the first video where it actually explains the costs involved: origination fee (once), monthly maintenance fee, monthly interest rate, special monthly mortgage insurance premium, and your monthly payment (your "income") all added to your reverse mortgage balance every month. Not to mention still paying your HOA and HO insurance and property taxes. That's a lot of expenses. All the other videos dance around this and never actually explain anything. I'm sure there are others that do, but this is the first one I hit that did! Thanks!

[@MsBiggles51]

Most of this is paid after you sell the house or die.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

reverse mortgages are just really dumb

[@charleyberrier7579]

I have a different take on the subject. I am 62, I live in a home that skyrocketed with equity growth way beyond my mere mortal money management skills - and I have no retirement to fall back on except for SS. Because I own my own small service business, and the wife does not work anymore, we can only borrow a small portion of the equity. All that equity will only be available to me when I am dead. Shall I work until I am 72 years old and pay off the house so I can reduce my monthly down to taxes & insurance, or should I do a reverse mortgage and reduce my monthly down to taxes & insurance now, and not ten years from now? My non-working wife, of many wonderful years, is content for me to work until I am 72 or until she collects the life insurance from my earlier demise (I have a curious lump on the side of my neck :) That's why I am considering a reverse mortgage. I just want to go fishing. "Is that so wrong?" Maybe, at 62, I just need to read a PMA book, pull myself up by my bootstraps and tough it out. . . until I am dead? My wife will then go on to live until she is 90, and my children can inherit my blood, sweat, and tears :)

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hey Charley, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Everyone's situation is unique, so I won't judge if you go for the reverse mortgage! It's definitely interesting to think about RM's from your perspective; with a property that's gone up in value significantly over time. The one thing you need to be careful about is that with your age, you don't want to outlive the equity you're drawing out of the home. If you absolutely had to work now you could. But if you made it to age 82 and ran out of equity to draw, you may no longer be able to work. Then you'll be in trouble financially. So it's important to run the numbers, do the calculations, and understand what you're getting yourself into. The RM, from a purely financial standpoint, is kind of like selling your home to cash out on the equity, and renting for the rest of your life.

[@charleyberrier7579]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance I thought a RM means we stay in our home until we are dead? Can a RM run out?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

That is correct, the RM would mean you would be allowed the stay in the home until you pass away, as long as you maintain the property in good shape, maintain a homeowners insurance policy, pay any HOA dues, and keep your property taxes current. If you fail to do any of those things, the reverse mortgage company may foreclose on the property. One of the dangers of the RM is that once you run out of equity, the monthly checks stop. If you live in a place with high property taxes like NJ, that may make life difficult if you're in your 80's or 90's and social security is your primary source of income. Don't forget also that as soon as you begin drawing on the equity, the RM lender starts charging interest on that loan. That interest can start to compound really quick over a long period of time, especially when the balance is going up every month rather than down.

[@ronaldcambridge3126]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance Like Charley expressed in his previous comment: it`s all about his current life and not so much about the hypotheticals that you seem to be hang-up on. Please, do more research about this product before telling folks that they need to be realistically concerned about "running out of equity".

[@dennisleslie8997]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance Remember! A reverse mortgage not only can provide income when and if you need it, but there are no payments on any mortgage (unless you want them). The only reason one would want any equity is to leave it to your heirs. I choose to leave other items to my heirs. And the next time I refinance, I expect my home value to jump about 25% per year. If the market should collapse, I can still obtain my equity even if the house value drops by 60%. If I decide to move, then I can walk away with all my equity.

[@pod-puretone]

If you're 62 + freehold with no heirs, still healthy and want to say buy a new motorcycle or whatever, you might as well use your equity before some shite hits you out of nowhere. live as well as you can while you can. There's no logic in sitting in a freehold home, with limited or no cash pondering WTF now?

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

horrible idea

[@pod-puretone]

@@ronaldreagan-ik6hz How so? As my example describes in above post, its an excellent idea. If you've nobody to leave it to then use the equity and have fun. Or what? sit their in a home with all your equity locked up? Now, if you have heirs where you can mitigate cash flow say by selling and move in with family then of course that's more sensible - if that can work. An alternative for some is to move into aged care where they get to have all your equity, but if I'm healthy enough I'll use my equity and go hard!

[@gonegolfn1475]

They can afford “that vacation”because they have been diligent paying down their mtg for years. Equity is cash when used properly. This type of loan allows borrowers to tap that equity without having additional monthly obligations. They can also make payments towards the balance if they wanted. If a borrower wanted to grab $100k of equity in the form of a traditional LOC, in ten years they would have paid roughly $50,000 in monthly payments which defeats the purpose. Used PROPERLY, a Reverse MTG is a useful tool in retirement for those on a tight fixed income or want to protect their cash assets

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hi Gonegolfn, I appreciate you watching and leaving this comment! I understand your point of view, but I disagree on most points. I feel that a reverse mortgage should only be used in a situation where someone is near the end of their life and needs to bridge a small financial gap between where they are and when they ultimately pass away. If they're interested in attaining a more luxurious lifestyle or going on a vacation, I don't think a RM is the answer.

[@dennisleslie8997]

Good logic.

[@lifelonghappiness]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance, with all due respect, I believe your age does put you at a disadvantage on this topic in the empathy category. Unless someone is independently wealthy, I agree that they should most likely not spend their hard-earned equity on depreciating assets like luxury cars or overly costly trips. However, provided that a homeowner can cover their property taxes, insurance, and upkeep, a reverse mortgage can be a tremendous benefit. Cash flow is extremely important in retirement as you know. Whatever monthly principal and interest payment a borrower has, that immediately goes away increasing their cash flow by that amount. However, they are always welcome to make an interest-only payment to keep the balance the same, or they can make a fully amortized payment if they want the balance to go down. That is part of the beauty that you didn't mention in your video. They not only have choices on how they receive their funds whether it's a lump sum at the close, a line of credit that continues to grow, tenure payments for life, or larger payments over a set period of time... (or a combination of those,) they can also choose whether to make no payment at all, or as I mentioned above, a partial or full payment to keep their loan balance the same or reduce their loan balance. Just my 2 cents! ;)

[@valerieh3992]

I agree.

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@lifelonghappiness Gr8 points Ricky. This guy agrees that everyone has dif circumstances . . . then goes ahead and makes irresponsible blanket statements like he has here.

[@chatsagain]

Another thought to remember is if you are a homeowner and you end up with a major health issue (most do not have long term health insurance) this may cause a major financial problem too. My grandmother had a stroke, she owned her home, ended up in a nursing home and even though she was on a very small fixed income couldn't qualify for financial assistance because she had a home. If you are on a small fixed income and own a home who do you want to give your equity to? The greater percentage of retirees will need assisted living, nursing care or a nursing home. In 1993 the cost for my grandmother was $8800 per month.

[@LOSDLF]

You just stated a great case for a reverse mortgage. Most seniors want to live and pass in their own comfortable home they've lived in for years/decades not sharing a room with one or 2 people with a curtain in between at $6-10,000 per month cost. Why not stay in your home mortgage free and with the line of credit or monthly inocme you are receiving use for home care in YOUR HOME. A reverse is more about lifestyle changes then rates and cost and speaking of cost, what I find humorous is the negative that reverses are pricey. Do the math on closing costs on a reverse or paying a realtor 5-6% of the sales price and see what costs more. Where will the Senior go when the home is sold? Seniors need to get busy living, not stressing in their later years and a reverse on a case by case basis works. By the way, the cash out is tax free unlike capital gains you are hit with on a sale. [e-mail] for more answers.

[@indoorgardner]

I hear what you are saying but with the cost of housing, it's cheaper to get the reverse mtg. Also I have seen this mortgage save several families. I did a signing for one lady who lost her job at the age of 63. She was looking and looking but could find nothing. She did the reverse mtg so that she would not lose her home while she tried to rebuild her life.

[@jimmack1071]

PPF...good job, yep. I weigh the reverse for myself only, in that i do qualify and since for example i have no dependents, my only relatives are wealthy enough. Why not use the money now and let the mortgage company have the house when i die. thanks

[@valerieh3992]

exactly.... all these people are getting hung up on the fees, the interest, etc, and they miss the fact that they won't ever have to pay any of it back.

[@TomLloyd-18]

Bingo! Exactly! I have no heirs and I own my house free & clear. The only thing that makes me hesitate just a little is . . . If I should ever need 'long term care' my only a$$et$ come from my house. But I think that's something that can be clarified in a will.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

thats an irresponsible thing to do in terms of charity. because the only person that wins in this case is the bank, not you.

[@hukares5363]

Just sign your house over to to the Jews.

[@TherealPapaDogP]

This made me a subscriber. I got spam email about reverse mortgages and was curious. I am nowhere near being able to qualify, but still useful information.

[@iamozzman8301]

Informative video, good job! I am looking into getting a reverse mortgage right now. The biggest downfall I see are people who are not responsible with their money. They think that won the lottery and blow threw the money to fast. So, for me I wrote down these 3 things to help me. 1. Can I afford to live without a reverse mortgage? 2. Do I need or want money from my home equity? 3. Is Health a big issue? I have my answer. Good luck to all. ps My parents have had a reverse mortgage for almost 30 years. They made it work by living within their means. My Dad will be 90 in Nov. He said he never thought he would be alive this long. But him and my mom are ok.

[@tamarap387]

Did your parents pay the monthly interest fees? Or did they pay no interest monthly and are just going to live out their days in the home? I'm 62 and own a (paid off) home with my parents. They have a need to get a reverse mortgage, so I am wondering whether the best way to do this is pay the interest....or live in the home the rest of MY days as we all need to live somewhere anyway!

[@iamozzman990]

@tamarap387 My Mom's response "It has been a very good thing for us. It has allowed us to stay in our home and provides us with extra cash when needed. Definitely get the equity line of credit. " They do not pay the monthly interest. They make it work. I was wrong about the length of time. They are about 20 yrs into the reverse mortgage. Good luck!

[@tamarap387]

@@iamozzman990 Thank you SO much!

[@leerothman7570]

Interestingly enough for my wife and I it was a perfect choice. We have NO children and NO relatives living. it's ALL about just the two of us. This way I do not pay $900 a month any longer and have assurance that we can both or at least one of us remain in the home until we are both gone. Most people may not have this situation as we do so I get why for many it's a bad choice. Any children and the idea changes completely. But as mentioned, NO kids and NO relatives and all we can care about is ourselves is perhaps the perfect situation for having this. We save plenty to cover maintenance of the home and taxes and insurance no issues with Social Security alone. I find it interesting that none of the reviews of the reverse mortgage take our type of situation into account.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

if you have to sell your house back to a fee-greedy bank to retire, your planning for retirement was a total failure.

[@sparkie996]

1. You can't take your house with you when you die. 2. Did anyone other than you help to pay off your house? 3. Why does anyone think they are entitled to any of your assets when you pass when they have not contributed to those assets or in supporting you in anyway? 4. There will always be something left over from your reverse mortgage, is this not enough, or do they want it all? 5. You can't eat a bedroom, why be asset rich and cashflow poor? A reverse mortgage allows you to "sell" a bedroom so you can eat or whatever. 6. Will your kids pay your expenses while you are alive, or just waiting it out until you are dead so they can collect a windfall? 7. If you want to help your kids why not do it now while they are younger and you are still alive? By the time you die they will already be old and established themselves, your extra money will probably mean very little to them at that point in life. 8. There is a significant mind shift required when you retire, from saving all your life to spending the rest of your (limited) life. The older you get, how long do you think you will be around? Everyone has an epiry date. 9. Enjoy life while you're alive, you can't when you're dead. Spend the money on your kids now and create good times together, don't be remembered as that tight wad who never spent a dime.

[@lynnbairefoot6016]

I love every single thing you just said! And I agree 100%. Yes indeed!

[@hukares5363]

Lmao boomers hate their kids so much, it’s insane. My kids aren’t even born yet and I have more saved up for each of them than you all have in your houses. 😂

[@hukares5363]

God punishes bad stewards.

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

@@hukares5363 Oh yeah! You're the one to listen to regarding how to care for one's kids. Someone who doesn't have any kids. 🤣🤣

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

this should be categorized as a predatory program. full stop.

[@barbarapeehl1528]

Doesn't the bank owe the house

[@blakelightcap4712]

Don't ever do it, they say if you don't pay your 2nd payment you will loose your house, my grandma took it out and did it now she was forced to move out and go to a livin facility.

[@benton-benton]

What 2nd payment? You mean property tax and insurance?

[@MsBiggles51]

What payment? You don't pay any payments until you're dead or sell up.

[@ChristinaHarmesHikaCRMP]

For not being in the industry you did a great job! You're very clear on most details. Thank you for spreading truthful education on this! A couple of notes- there are programs that allow the borrower to be age 55+ (depending on the state and program). Also, disqualifying someone based on the generic 50% isn't appropriate because you are able to borrow more at older ages and when interest rates drop. So while people in their 60's do need around 50% equity, people in their 90's would only need about 30-40% equity in order to qualify. It might shock you to learn part of what you said is actually an old misconception, when you say that the reverse is good only for people who don't have other means. About 1/3 of people I work with do "need" more money, but the other 2/3 are being referred by financial planners to help enhance the overall retirement plan for clients who already have upwards of $300,000 in retirement accounts. Lots of brilliant minds have studied various ways to incorporate a reverse and proven how it can enhance a retirement plan with this financial tool (even accounting for the sots of the loan). Imagine if during a year like right now where the stock market is down 21%, if you draw on those retirement accounts they will not have a chance to bounce back. If you had set up a reverse mortgage line of credit, you could instead draw from that growing equity Lline of credit until your investments bounce back then continue drawing from there and you could even pay back the Line of credit even larger estate than if you had avoided it. Anyhow, if you're making another reverse video and want an expert to consult for content, I'd be happy to help connect with me through www.reverseloansolutions.com

[@soreniaskinwellness5720]

I will 2nd what you said.

[@MrCucamonga1]

It wasn't truthful. There were some false statements and misleading comments.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

reverse mortgage industry is nothing but predatory blasphemy. when you purchase a home on a 30 year mortgage it costs you three times the purchase price because of interest. you think selling the house back to the bank is not just as bad? how disgusting this policy is.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

So you spend your whole life paying off a mortgage- then you want to go back in debt? Horrible idea.

[@vistalover9607]

Is it really debt if you don’t have to pay it back while you’re alive?

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

@@vistalover9607 no one knows when they will die. a responsible person would leave an inheritance to their children or family vs making irresponsible choices to die broke.

[@d_all_in]

​@@vistalover9607 you do pay it back, out of your estate. It's crazy to me how many people would rather leave their home to the bank than to the family.

[@brianschmidt704]

The idea is that the debt is not yours. The big difference is if you have heirs or not. It's a great deal if you don't have any children or don't care how much you leave them.

[@mikeshaw2932]

As he said, it's not for everyone. However, if, for example, you die leaving your spouse with the house and little to no retirement savings and no life insurance or mortgage insurance policy, this could be a viable option!

[@cherylliz99]

Hi Andrew, great video I’m 70 my home is free and clear, but so many bad memories from a marriage to the wrong man. So many repairs needed, that he wouldn’t even attempt. Just a little happiness and peace in my latter years. A garage, addition upgrades of bath and kitchen, I thought would manifest with my ex, never did-Such a leech. Not much in retirement. Considering returning to workforce.

[@TomLloyd-18]

sounds like you're just here to whine . . . but, an RM might be good for you. You could afford to improve your property and get all those things done that the old bum didn't do.

[@the-hollywood-dog-says-6072]

A familiar story that can be shared by many of us

[@TomLloyd-18]

when you site your reasons near the end for not doing a RM . . . You seem to imply that an elderly person who owns their home free and clear with tons of equity that are scraping by on a meager SSI monthly income should reserve that equity $$ for some other purpose . . . . maybe like passing it on to their kids. Why should THEY not use the $$ they have built up as equity in their own home? Why do you think their kids are more deserving than they are?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hey Tthom I really appreciate you watching and leaving this thought provoking comment for me on this video. To be frank this topic of reverse mortgages and especially your comment have significance in my own life, because one of my relatives is in a situation just like you describe. Their only income is the SSI every month, and their assets (other than their home) are dwindling as they age - to the point where solvency may come into question in a few years time. A reverse mortgage may be the best solution and it's actually what I've recommended for this family member - a single purpose reverse mortgage to cover their property taxes and keep them financially solvent for a longer period of time. In this situation, I think the single purpose reverse mortgage works beautifully. But I also see what you're getting at about my suggestion not to use a reverse mortgage when the situation isn't quite so dire. I feel the risk with using a reverse mortgage to fund lifestyle choices is that you'll end up living longer than you might expect. And once that equity in the house runs out, you can start to get into big trouble trying to maintain a certain lifestyle that you can no longer afford. You still need to pay property taxes, homeowners insurance, etc. What happens if you need to replace your roof or make other big home repairs? I feel that if you are in a situation where you want the equity in your home to fund your lifestyle, the choice should be between your home and your lifestyle. Keep the home and live on your SSI, or downsize and have that cash to play around with.

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance thanks for your reply. my personal situation is: I am widowed, live alone, no mortgage, no debt, no heirs (that I want to claim). Managing monthly expenses frugally on SSI. I have a couple lg projects that I have been putting off and I could use a newer vehicle. I'm new to this whole RM subject and am just trying to read everything I can find about it. I hate that Tom Selleck ad on TV. Everyone knows he's a crook and I cringe every time I hear him say "trust me". I've come to think I'm just lookin for stuff that makes me feel good. . . and that's not really what I want.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

It doesn't seem like you're trying to go after anything too extravagant. So I think it's reasonable for you to be looking at a RM. If you told me you wanted to go travel the world for a year once this whole pandemic is over and then buy yourself a new Porsche, I'd be concerned. But as long as you approach it with a frugal attitude and think everything over carefully like you seem to be, I think you'll be fine. Get yourself a reasonable, reliable used car like a 4-5 year old Toyota Camry that'll safely, reliably get you from point A to point B for the next 10-15 years. Make a detailed spending plan for those large projects in advance and stick to it as best you can. And keep in mind that once you get the RM, you're going to be obligated to keep the house in good condition - no leaky roof, no cracks in the foundation, etc.

[@bobmanderfield4818]

Andrew. You appear to have come around in this post. Those who are financially strapped/savvy are not going on vacations or buying High end sports cars- they just don’t want to run out of money before they run out of life. RM is a smart alternative even if you have money because it’s tax free and it’s LOC can be a lifeline down the road should something unexpected happen because it’s Always available( especially if the house needs repairs or a home conversion to stay in it!- Without payments - For as long as they live!!!!)

[@rollbot]

i kaan speul my werds two

[@WhatJoeKnows]

Great video Andrew. The content is very clear and concise. Unfortunately, these mortgages typically impact the elderly and I've seen it do way more harm than good.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Thank you very much Joe!! And you hit the nail on the head. Another financial product that seems to prey on the most vulnerable.

[@dennisleslie8997]

My reverse mortgage has been refinanced 4 times over the past 7 years. It's like having an extra 1/2 million dollars in the bank for life. On top of that, I have accumulated over $200k in other commodities that I can always hand down to my grandkids (if I am so inclined). Hooray for the reverse mortgage.

[@lifelonghappiness]

@@dennisleslie8997, thank you for sharing this.

[@roa2820]

@@dennisleslie8997 Thanks for sharing. I’m trying to assist an elderly parent that wants to stay in the home, but needs home repairs done. Some of the cons being explained are a little scary, but it’s nice to hear the pros and that it has benefited you for several years.

[@drome1277]

@@dennisleslie8997 please tell me where you got RM ?

[@estherwanning1855]

I do appreciate your refreshing stance and counter-balance to most of the reverse-mortgage pushers. I gather you have some foolish relatives, but most of us are merely considering living, not snappy lifestyles. And we’re in these crazy situations in which our little shacks are now worth 1.5M. Yes, we could buy in Detroit or Bakersfield, but that’s an uncertain future. My house is now one of the cheap ones in my area. Rent? I definitely couldn’t afford that. The one-bedroom I lived in before buying our house is now going for $3600. So what do I have - a LOT of equity. And the possibility of roommates or an ADU. And Prop.13. And by the way, have you considered the capital gains in selling?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hey Esther, thanks for watching and for sharing your situation. Everyone's got their own set of circumstances, and that's what makes personal finance so personal! If you're set on signing up for a reverse mortgage, then my only advice to you would to make sure that the equity in your home will outlast you. It would be such a shame to see someone toward the very end of their life have their financial wherewithal cut off. All the best!!

[@johannjohann6523]

There's no capital gains in selling your primary residence. The government allows one to sell 2 homes, 1 the primary, the other investment without paying Capital Gains tax. Any more, a 3rd home or more will fall under the capital gains tax.

[@PylonRecordsdotcom]

We should talk about scenarios and costs with real numbers to help people, great video but leaves a lot of questions unanswered. One reason to have a reverse mortgage is that you want to stay in the same home, you are close to family, and selling and moving is a non starter. I think there needs to be a push to making reverse mortgage more appealing, pass proper legislation so people can enjoy what they have built in those communities that they have been in for decades.

[@LOSDLF]

I agree, you just stated a great case for a reverse mortgage. Most seniors want to live and pass in their own comfortable home they've lived in for years/decades not sharing a room with one or 2 people with a curtain in between at $6-10,000 per month cost. Why not stay in your home mortgage free and with the line of credit or monthly inocme you are receiving use for home care in YOUR HOME. A reverse is more about lifestyle changes then rates and cost and speaking of cost, what I find humorous is the negative that reverses are pricey. Do the math on closing costs on a reverse or paying a realtor 5-6% of the sales price and see what costs more. Where will the Senior go when the home is sold? Seniors need to get busy living, not stressing in their later years and a reverse on a case by case basis works. By the way, the cash out is tax free unlike capital gains you are hit with on a sale. [e-mail] for more answers.

[@cliffordschaffer5289]

@@LOSDLF I came up with the idea for reverse mortgages before they were around in the early 70s when I was selling retrirement plans. I quickly abandoned the idea when I did the math. The numbers were so bad for a typical borrower that I didn't think I could keep a straight face selling the plan. It looked good at first but turned out to be a major screw job for the homeowner. Anyone who actually does an Excel spreadsheet on the idea will see that the amount owed skyrockets after a couple of years. It is like getting a credit card based on your house and continually using it but never making any payments. I have seen lots of reports that the people lose their homes within two to five years. One of my relatives lost his house in three years that way. He got some immediate cash but before long the debt was huge. He was paying interest on the amount he borrowed as well as interest on the accumulating interest. Compound interest is a killer. If anyone actually does a spreadsheet and a graph on it they will see that about the only people it will work for is single people with a terminal illness and no heirs, likely to die in the next five years. That's just mathematical fact.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

never get a reverse mortgage

[@yanni_rumi]

Thanks for the good explanation. I think it was a missed opportunity to explain alternative solutions aside from "own up to the fact you can't afford it" for example if you have equity in your home, why not sell it and downscale? That will also give you liquidity.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

selling it and downsizing is exactly what everyone should do. reverse mortgages are rip offs

[@mjc543]

Very informative, straightforward, and to the point. Thank you for putting this out there. I'm in my late 30s and trying to understand why one of my grandparents did this a few years ago without consulting anyone first. I think you nailed it at the end - it's usually for people who don't have enough income in retirement *to maintain their desired lifestyle* ... which means they may be embarrassed and therefore reluctant to tell anyone about it.

[@dennisleslie8997]

My reverse mortgage is like having over 1/2 million dollars in the bank paying me for life.

[@MsBiggles51]

For me it's about doing urgent repairs on my home and being able to afford to travel before I'm too old to do it. I have no dependents, so why on earth should I not use the equity I've accumulated?

[@ksharpe10]

@@MsBiggles51 Did you get a reverse mortgage?

[@keithfolse4068]

Excellent presentation with clear information. :-)

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Thank you so much Keith!! :D

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

dont get a reverse mortgage

[@MrSuperbatone]

Andrew - I am considering a RM. I qualify on all fronts: I'm 70, own my house free and clear, no mortgage, house is worth about $1.8M. Plan on living here till I die. So the loan looks good... TOO good! I'm STILL scared shitless! I don't know enough about High Finance to feel secure about any dotted line I'm supposed to sign. A friend recommended a "Home Equity Line of Credit" as an alternative. This looks equally scary! Differing opinions abound. Whom can I trust? What should I do?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hey Mr Superbatone, thanks for watching! Great question. That's an amazing piece of real estate you got! Congrats on being a millionaire. :) I hate to answer a question with more questions, but what does your income look like? What other assets do you have? Any retirement accounts? And most importantly, what will the proceeds from the reverse mortgage be used for?

[@MrSuperbatone]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance Thanks for taking this time with me! Sad to say, I have very little in the way of assets or income. I am a musician! (That should explain everything.) I drive a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. Besides the house, my other major assets are a world-class collection of twenty thousand ‘20s and ‘30s 78 jazz & blues records, and a couple of pianos. My paltry income is derived from eBay sales of the above, and actual paying gigs, which mostly have been swallowed by COVID. I was receiving unemployment from the State of California until last week. I’ve saved about $25G, which should keep me off the ropes for a few months. I buy NOTHING but necessities, but it still costs a hefty three grand or so each month to float my boat.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

I imagine that your property taxes are a fairly significant portion of those monthly expenses! Well, first off I'd definitely stay away from a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or any sort of home equity loan because those are going to require that you repay them, which it doesn't appear you have the means to do. From an outside perspective, a fairly simple solution would be to sell your home and purchase another, less expensive home for cash. The way I came to that conclusion is with a simple thought experiment - if I were in your position, but instead of a home I had $1.8 million in cash, would I spend all of it on a $1.8 million home? Probably not. I'd probably try to find something for $500-600K and invest the remainder so I could live comfortably and never have to worry about money again. But we both know in life things are rarely so simple. If you're set on staying in that home at all costs, then a reverse mortgage might be your only option. And if you do decide to go that route, I would suggest you look into programs run by the state or by a non-profit organization and get a RM though them to cover your property tax and upkeep expenses and that's it. Keep the monthly amount you pull out of your home equity to an absolute minimum. Because there are limits to the amount you can "owe" on a reverse mortgage. If you live another 20 years and you hit that limit before you pass away, you're going to be in a pickle. Hope this helps!! Let me know if I can explain any of my thoughts further!

[@MrSuperbatone]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance I don't pay property taxes on the current market value of my house. They are quite low, actually, thanks to Proposition 13 (grandfathered in since 1978!). I pay about two grand a year, which is not bad at all. Does this affect what you wrote above?

[@bobmanderfield4818]

@@MrSuperbatone I believe you have a great opportunity here. Instead if listening to blowhards here who all have opinions that you may or may not care for….do the sane thing and look up a reverse mortgage professional and spend an hour. They will not Force you to take out a loan. Its about education…I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what you learn.

[@Thawolf878]

By far the best video explaining this.

[@ozzyloans7962]

Something that is super important to note: Reverse mortgages give you the OPTION not to make a monthly mortgage payment. If you decide not to pay the mortgage payments, the mortgage balance will grow. HOWEVER, It can be still be treated as a traditional mortgage with mortgage insurance. You can still make a monthly mortgage payments and the balance will decrease. Think of it as insurance.

[@kbanghart]

I'm not sure I totally understand, but I'm slowly getting educated lol. So what's the difference between this, and a home equity line of credit? You just don't have to make payments until you sell? I'm curious as far as numbers.. say my home is worth 500K and I owe 200k on it, would I be qualified to take 300 total? And so then I could either make payments on all that amount, or not?

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@kbanghart they will loan you a percentage of the equity based on your age . . . and life expectancy. An HECM is good til you leave the property (ideally in a hearse) . . . . so they take a risk as to how long you're good for the amount they loan.

[@kbanghart]

@@TomLloyd-18 thank you for the information. Also, do you know how common it is for lenders to originate mortgage loans for 100K or less, like a 30yr? Just trying to figure out what kind of payment that may look like for me and the wife, cuz we'll have a large down payment. But not sure how willing lenders are to originate a smaller one like that.

[@evanfairbanks1020]

@@kbanghart you can do a reverse mortgage with a very small balance. A prime example would be someone who does not have a mortgage to payoff. Their initial balance would consist of their initial financing fees. This is usually done when they don’t have an immediate need for funds but want to setup a line of credit for it and when the need arises. A really great option in this economy.

[@kbanghart]

@@evanfairbanks1020 thanks for the reply. So in that case, what is the difference between a reverse mortgage and a HELOC?

[@yyz125]

What if all your assets are invested in your house?

[@Mona_HSP]

The best explanation ever - no distracting examples with numbers, only what a home needs to know

[@mikegoltzer6125]

Excellent overview - appreciated!

[@thankswillie]

i think,if i do one...and take the cash(got to buy a safe),,then the hospitals and doctors cant get it?...and maybe any lawsuits?

[@MP-zf7kg]

This is a good video. You should do one explaining how no one who is subject to property tax really owns their home or their land. We, in reality, rent the land from the taxing authorities where we live. Fail to pay our "rent" (taxes)? Lose our property.

[@danaj9344]

Right MP. Just like failing to pay your income tax to the IRS can result in a tax lien and foreclosure on your property, so you must be renting from the IRS. Fail to pay your HOA dues and the HOA can file a lien and foreclose on your property so the HOA must own your home as well. Or a mechanic's lien, the mechanic owns your home too! PHEW! All these other owners of your property and you're just renting! That must be why Taylor Swift keeps buying up massive properties, because she doesn't own them! Is this an example of why the wealthy keep getting wealthier? :D

[@diogenes505]

To the creator of this content you said it exactly. You are not in this situation. A reverse mortgage can be a god send to some one who is financially strapped in old age.

[@bcardamone]

Except that these folks have had 70+ years to save and invest for retirement.

[@mrwhite8444]

​@@bcardamone that's pretty hard to do when because of Biden I lost $40,000 in my pension just before I retired

[@dwilson6059]

@@bcardamone In the mortgage business, one of our fastest growing profiles of reverse loan Borrowers are wealthy folks with -0- mortgage balance. The HECM is being used as a tool to mitigate the sequence of risks returns on one's stock portfolio. An economist named Wade Pfau has done some thorough studies on this.

[@MsBiggles51]

@@bcardamone I'm in that situation. 71 and have been a carer for elderly parents for 25 years, with very little income myself for all that time. You assume everyone is able to work, save and invest until they retire, but that is not true for everyone. I have paid the mortgage and I'm now sitting on equity of 1/2 a million, but can't afford to fix the roller door. Why should I not use the equity I've built up? Why?

[@joyedeklotz9023]

❤

[@JoshuaArnold-w6l]

What is Fannie's involvement with Reverse Mortgages? Do they just service the loans and sell them to investors? similar to regular Mortgages (MBS)?

[@emmettmortgage]

A HECM Reverse (Vast majority of them on the market) are an FHA Product, ie by HUD

[@danaj9344]

Neither Fannie nor Freddie currently offer reverse, only FHA (an a few private holders), as Emmett notes. :)

[@grazz7865]

If the house was already transferred into the children’s name, but the mother still lives in the house as the only resident, can she still qualify for a reverse mortgage? 2) if the house is in poor condition (dated, needs tons of work-$200,000-$250,000), but livable (barely), can she qualify for a reverse mortgage? Or will the appraiser see that there is zero equity in the house because of the current condition?

[@mrwhite8444]

My wife and I are retired we have no one to leave our house to we will never leave the house and how are we going to pay it if we die?

[@MsBiggles51]

When you die the house will be sold and the reverse mortgage paid up. Six feet under, I don't think you'll be worrying about it.

[@mrwhite8444]

@@MsBiggles51 that's for sure

[@bruh_hahaha]

It’s a predatory deal/scam to prey on the elderly.

[@IndieBassJA26]

In the case of HECM loans, who determines what the fair market value of the home is? Does the mortgage servicer bring out their own appraiser, do they hire an agent? Do you know how that works? Thank you

[@mistycooley9071]

they use a 3rd party management company to find the appraiser.

[@aaronserbu3006]

Reverse Mortgages give seniors options down the road. One of the major points you left out is your line of credit (the most often used version) grows at the same rate as the principle owed. What does this mean? Your line of credit could out grow the value of your home and you could possible withdraw more from it than what the house is worth. (its like a hedge against the housing market) 2nd) A reverse mortgage isn't a mortgage without payments. Its a mortgage where the payments are optional. How can this be helpful? After a handful of years of mortgage interest growth against the principle you could elect to paydown the mortgage interest. This is most commonly done after a Roth Conversion or RMD's. Why? Because mortgage interest can be written off and you wouldn't have to pay taxes on the income from the conversion or RMD (or the higher Medicare coverages at higher tax brackets). Your line of credit would then grow dollar for dollar for the amount that you paid down giving you the opportunity to withdraw it when you wanted TAX FREE!!! There are so many advantages that you didn't mention in your intro video to be able to give a conclusion at the end I'm afraid. In fact the wealthy can get more benefit than even the house rich and cash poor models. Not to mention the investments or lack of withdrawals from retirement accounts you could make or not take since your cost of living went down by the amount of your Principle and Interest payments.

[@CC..Jeremiah9_24]

Can you please give an example of what you mean by a Line of Credit Reverse Mortgage, as I think I know what you mean, but something is still missing, like pay down the interest of already withdrawn funds or?????? 😊Thank you

[@maggieobrien7280]

@@CC..Jeremiah9_24 you are not alone ! i couldnt make heads or tails of it and what does medicare have to do with any of this?

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

horrible idea

[@dennisparent]

Sounds pretty risky to me. Would you suggest to take out a personnel loan instead? Seems the interest is high but the risks are less. What are your thoughts?

[@michaelmeinberg2696]

The problem with a personal loan is you need to make loan payments. There are NO loan payments with a reverse, only a payout once the house sells or the person passes away. Most people who take out a reverse are retired (in fact you have to be 62+ to get one) and don't have an income stream anymore, or at least not a large one. So say you need a new roof but you don't have the funds to pay for it, nor enough income to pay the loan payments. But you have, oh, say, 500K equity in your house. A reverse lets you fix the roof, say in your house, and pay that (plus interest) debt after you pass away (or sell). So there are real good reasons to get a revserse mortgage.

[@BigRon-e4k]

Liked this video: short and informative. I'm 68y/o, single, and own my own house. I live in an eastern burb of Cleveland, Ohio, my house is worth around $100k. On a regular loan, how much can I get before the loan plus interest hits $100k? What if I split the loan up into monthly payments? I don't think I'd get very much, and putting my home at risk nixes the deal. Yeah, maybe if I lived in Southern California, and my house was worth $800+k. Nobody is in this business to lose money.

[@donnalong108]

Hey Andrew, I appreciate your explaining reverse mortgages in a way that humans can understand. :-) However, I felt it was incomplete and a little irresponsible to say you thought reverse mortgages are a bad idea without explaining your reasoning.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

anyone that thinks the bank is not going to screw you by selling you back your house via payments with high interest, high fees, etc -- should have their head examined. what a horrible plan that just screws people over.

[@RonSteffens-e3b]

Thank you for the information. I had considered a reverse mortgage. you gave a clear definition of what to expect, and I appreciate the input. I will find another way.

[@lilianalbanesi7174]

One thing you did not explain was what happens when the person that takes out, the reverse mortgage dies?

[@Luigi13]

After listening to two reverse mortgage videos promoters I saw yours for a balance and I like the title it sounds more balanced. As the title says reverse mortgage it a mortgage that goes backward in my view, which I mean it will catch up to you later on. It is waiting you at the exit while giving you the luxury of doing what you want. Well, I rather see any problems upfront than at the end. Also I had a thought that reverse mortgage it interest free? NOT SO? Interests are accrued off site and show up on site later? I decided it won't serve me regardless how it is packaged. I like to have full control and feel I can engineer my life the way I see it fit. Thanks for the video you made many good points and lighted the whole issue.

[@jimmack1071]

Luigi...ok fine, i see your point , But at the time" IT catches you" , you are deep in the ground and free...yep.Might as well use that money...OR don't. The payoff comes when you are dead. If it makes sense to leave the house to someone in need , then don't reverse...otherwise, have A good one.

[@MsBiggles51]

It catches up to you when you're dead. That is the exit. I guess you're not old and have things you'd like to do before you're too old to do them, and the only way to do them is to use the equity you've slaved for for 30 years or more.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

dont do it

[@MartinDezion]

There is no down side to a Line Of Credit HECM Reverse Mortgage whereby you become your own banker. The only thing one needs to own-up to is that 95% of the kids are just going to sell the old place anyway. You keep title to the property and you can back out by selling your property and take the difference in the price you get minus what you have already taken. Your available cash value grows each year by rates typical to Whole Life policies and your home and accessible cash borrowing amounts, continue to appreciate in value every year. You can even live in another warmer climate 5.90 months out of the year without touching your reverse mortgage contract. Even if your home looses value below what you have withdrawn, you are covered by mortgage insurance. You can still pass the unused value of your home to your heirs or their LLC or Trust.

[@blizzardbaby]

Thank you for this! Explains so much.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

become your own banker? are you this dumb? really? its a BANK LOAN, you fool

[@Chris-gi9ch]

Owning a home paid off without intending to will it? What's wrong with the monthly payments if you plan to stay in the house for life?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Nothing’s wrong with it at all! In fact, in some situations I think it’s a good idea. But you never know how long you’ll live for. If the equity runs out and you can’t manage to pay the property taxes or keep the home in “good condition” then you might have a problem on your hands!

[@ReverseMortgageAuthority]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance then they can sell the home at that time. The equity is not going to "run out". The guidelines are such that no one can borrow more than the life expectancy of the youngest borrower and current rates of the day. The PLF factors change with the market conditions so you confuse me!

[@andyb.4972]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance As a real estate investors and professional for over two decades, I would advise anyone to buy at a good location where the property value will continue to rise so you don't have to worry about running out of equity. Buy in Florida!

[@flipdiva0007]

​@@andyb.4972 Florida is a mess with obscene insurance rates and HOA fees. It would be one of the last places I'd buy right now.

[@andyb.4972]

@@flipdiva0007 Depending on where you live. Yes. Stay out of Florida. We have enough people.

[@actionpotential7279]

Thanks for the video; my parents have a decent retirement savings but a variety of unexpected events has led them to considering a reverse mortgage on the house I grew up in, so I came here to find out more about it. (I had some idea, mostly correct, but this filled in some important gaps and answered some pending questions!) As far as the "What do you think of reverse mortgages?" question at the end, I don't want/expect anything from my parents after they've passed, but in a general sense I think that it's going to really turn a lot of intergenerational progress on its head when baby boomers who took out reverse mortgages have less/no inheritance to leave to their children since their main asset was mortgaged to pay for their end of life years. The ability for the parents of the Boomers to pass down their homes paid for through veteran benefits and good union jobs should have set the present older generation up well, and to then pass that equity on to the next generation and so on and so forth to the generations after, leading to progressive capital gain over the family lineage. All it takes is one generation sucking the equity out of the chain as a reverse mortgage to set a family back to the beginning. (Though I also love my parents and want them to be comfortable and happy in their end of life, so I'm not going to be sour about them getting a RM even if it means I an executing a will of a 0 dollar estate! Just in general I think it's an overall short-sighted and relatively selfish thing in a *general* sense as a mechanism, presuming one has heirs they want to help once they are gone.)

[@Leopoetess]

Very helpful information and definitely Food for thought. Thank you!

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@time4grace]

I have poor to fair Credit Score, can I still have EQUITY? I do not wish for Reverse Mortgage.

[@dennisleslie8997]

Equity has nothing to do with credit scores. Equity is the current value of your holdings less any amounts that you owe on them. A reverse mortgage allows an owner of their property to tap into some of the equity based on the appraisal of the property. No payments once a reverse mortgage is funded and no payment on any equity that is withdrawn from it. And any of that equity that is withdrawn from the mortgage is not taxable.

[@rickrozmin4593]

I need help where ar3 you located? I own my home.

[@johnswanson1666]

Good explanation of how they work. Yes, insensitive and immature views. I know people who would not survive without one. A reverse mortgage is not "fun money" for these people.

[@paulstodolny3091]

Excellent content and very clearly laid out. Keep up the great work.

[@catherinern747]

Very well explained! Double the interest rate and 1 in 5 going into foreclosure is beyond disturbing especially considering they’re elderly with no other resources!

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

You said it!!! :)

[@jimmack1071]

without the reverse, the foreclosure rate could be 3 out of 5

[@jimmack1071]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance not me...

[@kakomires4391]

Those statistics are a little misleading… when you take into account the number one reason that would cause the reverse mortgage balance to be due… is when the homeowner passes away. If that homeowner does not have any heirs or if the heirs fail to contact the lender… within 6 months of the homeowner passing… the home will go into foreclosure. But to lead on to the fact that the Reverse mortgage itself is the cause of 1 in 5 foreclosures is not true. It’s typically because most homeowners and heirs… tend to “walk away”. I hope this helps.

[@dennisleslie8997]

It doesn't make any difference if the interest rates double or triple, you still have your home to live in with only taxes, insurance, and maitenance to pay. If you live to be 120, you still have no mortgage payments.

[@dawnmurray5221]

Thank you😮 I wanted to know the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage and you explained it perfect I will not be getting ripped off😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@eLkOmpA-BaRa]

Thank you so much for making this video simply, short and easy to understand! my parents were being offered & somewhat pressured I feel into getting one of these loans and so when I heard about it I started doing my own research along wiht the paperwork they left for them to review! it absolutely does not make sense at all for them to do that! The Reverse Mortgage Loan they are being offered comes wiht a VARIABLE interest rate that can go up to 7.56%! that is insane IMO and I advice for them not to do it!!! I understand they are older, tired and even as they go into retirement because of the limited retirement money they will receive they may feel forced to still work some to cover the mortgage payments, bills etc but instead as an alternative I suggested we take a line of credit, use that money to build an ADU and rent it, with that income they can retire worry free, have enough for rent, bills, renovations and to top it off add value to the property which one day our family will get to OWN instead of putting that at risk of giving it up to one of these unscrupulous corporations!

[@dominicalvarez9053]

Just curious, why do a line of credit rather than a cash out refi? Interest on the cash out is usually cheaper, spread out over 30 years of repayment (smaller monthly cost) compared to a smaller length HELOC. May be worth exploring that option with your parents as well. Sorry to hear about your parents getting pressured to do the reverse. As a loan originator myself, I cant stand to hear about people pressuring people into any type of loan.

[@eLkOmpA-BaRa]

@@dominicalvarez9053 thank you dominic! appreciate the suggestion and reply, they did a refi about 5 yrs ago in order to do some repairs on the home, would probably be hard for them to qualify for yet another refi? it would be the 2nd one in a short period of time, their income is lower now and will be even less as they enter retirement, interest rates are starting to go back up, i feel it may have a been a good option back when the pandemic first hit and banks were still lending at very low interest rates. much more difficult now but I will research that option if there is still a chance! thanks!!!

[@dennisleslie8997]

I have my 4th refinance of my reverse mortgage. The interest rate cap of 7.5% doesn''t affect anything for me. Only my relatives would care. By the way, when I was younger, mortgages rates were typically 6-12%. With interest rates on 10 year treasury notes now approaching 2-1/2%, no problem.

[@MsBiggles51]

It sounds like your main concern is how much you will inherit, and that you think your parents should continue to just scrape by so you will inherit more money. The interest rate doesn't affect them as it doesn't get paid until the house is sold or they die. I think they should access the equity and have a grand time SKIing (spending their kids' inheritance). They've worked their whole lives just so that you can enjoy their money? Really? You sound extremely selfish, frankly.

[@tamarap387]

@@dennisleslie8997 So, you're not paying the interest payments each month, but are just riding it out to the end? (Am just wondering which way I might go if we do a RM) Thank you!

[@hukares5363]

The official comment section of “I’m intolerable to be around any my kids never visit and I’m mad about it”

[@trustinwwjd1997]

Such fantastic explanation VID so clearly ! Thanks so much for sharing !😁

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Ksweet2015]

Wow! Zthis Video was definitely meant for me to view, Pay close attention too & WITHDRAW FROM MAKING A BIG SENIOR MISTAKE!!! Thanks A Million! On Jun7th, 2021, I started the process of a Reverse Mortgage. A month & a half later if still was having issues with "the progress of my application. I was due to have a counseling session on i32021. I got so confused, and stressed'out waiting & waiting I said to hell with the dang Revetse Mortgage. I"d rather DIE ska pass on with what I already have. Than to habe money, but nowhere to live Anyways, thanks for sharing thos bide 👍🏽👏👏👏

[@loghome7061]

What company were you dealing with?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

My pleasure Kia, I'm glad I could help! Best of luck with your situation!

[@dennisleslie8997]

As with any mortgage, you can apply to several lenders at the same time. Then compare, including there attention to detail. I just finished a reverse mortgage. The lender paid almost $5000 toward closing costs and the lender paid the $750 appraisal fee too. From start to finish was less than one month.

[@geraldinedavis8682]

What about the interest on the loan it's outrageous we're being charged 1500.00 per month .Is there a way to cut down on that ???

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

yeah. reverse mortgages are just insanely high in fees. horrible idea.

[@time4grace]

Can owner resort back to Conventional after a Reverse Mortgage?

[@bryan72562]

Yes, as long as they can qualify.

[@dennisleslie8997]

An owner can keep the Reverse Mortgage as a conventional mortgage and build up tons of equity, until the owner needs some of that equity. A very versatile instrument.

[@lesman9686]

My husband is 80,and I'm 52... He's working at his own business still. I'm retired. If he does a RM...Does that transfer to me if he passes away?

[@ryancraig4811]

Basically, yes. The loan will remain in place and outstanding. You’ll still be responsible for taxes and insurance in order to keep it, but the loan doesn’t have to be repaid until you sell the house or pass away. Important point not covered in the video.

[@hereandabout]

. when i listen to the chip reverse mortgage commercial it sounds like gifting my property to the mortgage company . i don't trust it .

[@annekk57]

Hi Andrew! Thanks for a thorough & thought provoking presentation! I watched a couple of other videos that made no mention of possible monthly costs associated with this type of mortgage. I knew there had to be costs somewhere!!! I recently retired & I am fortunate to have several life-time forms of retirement income - I won't ever be rich, but I can cover my expenses. I want to get a loan to either tear down my delipidated old house and replace it with a modern, modular home that will have amenities that a senior person may need to live out their years comfortably or to do a total remodel with similar amenities. I am wondering about how the loan amount might be affected by demolishing the house. Certainly, there would be some effect, since the value of the house itself is tied into the equity. The annual property tax statements do indicate what value the county government places on the land versus the structure for purposes of taxation - any idea how it might affect the loan amount? Thanks much! Anne

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hi Anne! Thank you so much for watching and sorry it took me so long to reply! There are definitely fees associated with the reverse mortgage and they definitely eat away at your equity, especially in the long run. It seems like you wouldn't necessarily need one since you have the retirement income that will last you for your entire life. I don't have a clear, definitive, "do this" answer for you, but if I were in your shoes, I would explore this from all angles; including getting something like a new construction loan to build a new home, or a HELOC to complete some renovations. Work with a financial advisor who's a fiduciary to help you run the numbers and make the best possible decision given your situation. Wishing you the best of luck!

[@thankswillie]

thats a good one..lol,like your thinking,,,i say knock it down,,,but if the bank finds out you better have enought bread to pay back the reverse...

[@randybonner9870]

One thing that seems shady as hell is that a person has to be 62 to get a reverse mortgage. That meaning at age 62 , isnt your house damn near paid off at that age? How many payments would a person have left anyway ? Reverse mortgage company can swoop in and get you house for pennies on the dollar.

[@ronaldcambridge3126]

@@randybonner9870 Get the facts before making such inaccurate comments, or why bother commenting at all..."just saying".

[@randybonner9870]

@@ronaldcambridge3126 Why don't you enlighten me about what is so inaccurate about a 62 yr old homeowner not having an abundance of mortgage payments left and a reverse mortgage company swooping in for a relatively quick kill instead of coming across like you know something and not give any details with your empty opinion saying basically I should keep my opinion to myself in a public open forum as if I butted in on a private conversation. Jst saying .

[@Inseparable724365]

Thanks you sold me ... getting one next spring ... for many reasons not discussed but there are time limitations

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Whatever works best for you! I’m glad I helped you come to a decision.

[@emmettmortgage]

Were you able to close on your Reverse?

[@Inseparable724365]

@@emmettmortgageno, missed my window .. going to have to wait for interest rates to come back down into range. I have a young wife so the longer we can wait the better. The offer that I regret not taking was paying off the mortgage and 50k in funds over time. At the time my wife was unsure if she would want to stay here if I passed ... now she says yes

[@emmettmortgage]

@@Inseparable724365 Yeah rates have really changed the numbers on Reverses, particularly for couple like you guys with a younger spouse. Keep an eye on the 1 Year CMT (Constant Maturity Treasury). Thats the index used after LIBOR was abandoned.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

dont do it. why would you ever think selling you house back to the back is a good idea? pure insanity. sell your house and downsize

[@LendPro]

If you consider doing this on a home that is owned free and clear and keep a minimal loan balance, lets say $1,000. Make a monthly payment and it goes into a home equity line of credit that you can take out as income completely tax free. The home equity like of credit will also increase with your home value which will usually out pace the fees of getting the loan. I think a reverse mortgage IS a great option for the right client. Just my $0.02

[@ronaldcambridge3126]

Hey Andrew, as usual videos like yours often fail to convey the complete truths about RMs ,or better yet even bother to tell their audience that a comprehensive explanation about this financial product is needed in order to determine if it will be a good fit for their circumstances. Instead , you make a bias attempt to express your apparent limited view about this complex financial tool... For instance, you make entirely no mention about how the interest paid to the borrower on their available line of credit and/or how their potential house appreciation can offset the interest and monthly fees accrued on their specific type of RM, especially if they remain in the home for a long period of time. Hey, I get that you may not have the time nor the inclination to disclose all of the details, but it probably would be more beneficial to just keep the limited facts and beliefs to yourself. I hope this helps a prospective RM borrower(like myself)who is willing to become completely educated about the pros and cons of a Reverse Mortgage.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hey Ronald, thanks for watching! Surely there are more subtle aspects of RM’s than I was able to discuss here, but I don’t feel they change my ultimate conclusion. I do not believe a reverse mortgage is the right choice for the vast majority of people.

[@dennisleslie8997]

Remember that in order to qualify, you must first go through a financial counselling session first. In this session, you are evaluated for your financial sophistication, so that you will be aware of the pitfalls (if any) and the advantages.

[@noahfouch1862]

Thank you for the video. Based on the other comments made there are varying opinions about reverse mortgages and your expertise. I appreciate your time and effort on this topic and others you have spoken on. Without a doubt folks who are now chatting about reverse mortgages and grinding away at the overall negative connotation. Making complex topics simple is vital for financial success keep up the good work. If possible please reflect a little less bias or if its not bias a little more completeness on specialty products like reverse mortgage lines of credit that produce returns well ahead of the average historical bond market returns for those borrowers who do not advance all of their available balance. For those products the actual cost of interest is minimal compared to their counter part products in both the forward and reverse mortgage markets.

[@RichardWoodwardthemortgageguy]

Overall, the information is accurate but there are a couple of glaring mistakes. These loans do NOT have higher rates than traditional loans and secondly, not all of these loans have monthly maintenance fees. It is clear Andrew doesn't understand fully the great financial tool that is a reverse mortgage. Most people will outlive their retirement accounts, a properly planned reverse mortgage can and does allow people to live more comfortably and with less stress by utilizing ALL their assets, not just their banked money.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hi Richard, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and leave this comment! As I've mentioned to others, the topic of reverse mortgages is a personal one for me as it's something I've seen some of my older family members consider. In a situation like you've described, where someone has outlived their retirement accounts, a single purpose reverse mortgage to cover property taxes and home upkeep can be a great option. I won't deny it. It all depends on the person's age and whether or not there's a chance they'll outlive the equity in their home. But I do feel it's generally unwise to use a reverse mortgage to fund lifestyle choices, as I described in this video. Anyways, thanks again for watching, and I hope to earn your viewership again in the future!!

[@CoryBaehr]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance Not sure why you keep pushing the single purpose reverse mortgage. Some people need to access their equity in order to live their last days comfortably. I don't think people in their late 80's for example are buying sports cars and going on African Safaris. Stop scaring people. This is one alternative and each loan is different. Give information not opinions. I liked your presentation up to that point.

[@PeterGibbonns]

@@CoryBaehr Karen.

[@valerieh3992]

@@PracticalPersonalFinance Per our advisor, I see this as another tool out there for home buying. We HAVE the money but are doing a HECM anyway. In no way do we consider ourselves irresponsible and buying something we can't afford. If they're going to put out a product where I can pay for half my new home up front and never have to pay a mortgage payment again, and keep the rest of my savings and investments for myself, to cover taxes and HOA, why WOULDN'T I take advantage of that?

[@sarahgranger4801]

​@@CoryBaehr 10:17

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

I'd prefer to downsize and get a part time job before considering a reverse mortgage.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Amen to that!

[@dennisleslie8997]

If you downsize, it means that you're selling your house (be sure to deduct the costs of selling your current house). Instead, you can apply the selling costs to the reverse mortgage and stay in your house (with no mortgage payments), and have a line of credit that you can draw on anytime (still no payments to worry about). You can also use the equity line of credit of your reverse mortgage and have equal payments paid to you for the rest of your life.

[@ReverseMortgageAuthority]

That doesn't even make any sense. The downsizing is ok if you are still in a home, but some folks cannot get a part time job or just don't want to. I don't need to work, but have a Reverse Mortgage to have a safety net and also to not spend my retirement funds. I use it when I need it not BECAUSE I need it.

[@gonegolfn1475]

@@TheFirstRealChewy have fun working until you’re 85

[@Itsme-vo4fx]

How much will I eventually have to pay back, at the end of five year of not making payments (including all the upfront fees), with a $400,000 reverse mortgage compared to taking out a regular $400,000 mortgage on my house. How much one cost over the other is not ever mentioned. All we hear is, here’s a bunch of money to spend now and worry about paying it back someday. No mention of what your total out of pocket amount will be?

[@badgersquad5129]

i LOVE reverse mortgages!

[@billligon4005]

We need to look seriously at a Reverse Mortage on our Condo to pay for the $11K monthly Nursing Home costs of one 99 year old partner. We have no mortgage, and do not want to leave our home to anyone. Taxes and fees are paid and current since we have no mortgage. What do you recommend?

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

never do a reverse mortgage

[@ShadiKian]

Fantastic video! As a mortgage broker for last 20 years, I 100% agree with Nathan. Reverse Mortgage is just anothr tool. When it introduced to the market back in a day, I was 100% against its principals. There are good stories and bad stories on the subject. Yet after all said and done, I do not do it unless I have no other choice. You are very right, its best to let go of that house and downsize with the proceed.

[@MrCucamonga1]

I too am a mortgage broker and I can say that some of the things he said in the video were false or misleading.

[@MsBiggles51]

Downsizing isn't always possible or desirable. Not everybody has greedy dependents who want to maximise their inheritance either.

[@servantofmylord]

A few factors I wish you had included... The state of the market when you consider a reverse mortgage. The current interest rates versus the interest rates on your original mortgage. The affect of health issues that can cut an older persons work life short. All of these things are as important as the nuts and bolts of a reverse mortgage. Truthfully, few people take out reverse mortgages to buy a new car or go on that dream vacation. Mostly it is because they realize that they will not be able to work much longer, but their mortgage is still looming. Others have experienced devastating health issues that cut their work life short and leave them with no income except some meager retirement benefits. Things to consider... Is the current interest rate significantly lower than when you originally mortgaged your house? Will the RM interest rate still be lower than what you are paying? You can either refinance and continue making payments OR get a PM. Sometimes a PM is a better choice. If you have no heirs, have no real retirement benefits and are unable to work and pay your mortgage, a PM might be your ONLY choice.

[@Scoeknow]

I'm sorry but what is a PM

[@servantofmylord]

@@Scoeknow oops... should be RM!

[@Scoeknow]

@@servantofmylord lol I was so confused haha thank you

[@drsuessl]

My SSDI check barely covers my condo fee. I don’t want to have to move out just because $1000 a month income is not enough.

[@d_all_in]

You can't afford to live there buddy

[@ag-om6nr]

Please get a lawyer involved if you are considering a reverse mortage ! You want to understand the dangers involved ! You could lose your home !

[@expertadvice4u]

I am not sure I agree in 5 years I am 50. By 55 I will own a 600,000 home. I have no children. A brother and sister and one nephew or are well to do. I planned at 62 to access half the money in the home. I have to pay property taxes anyway. Even if all fees and interest on their part add up to 25000 I would still have 50000 at my death for say funeral costs. Why would it be a bad choice? If I got a lump sum I can even invest that money to work for me.

[@tamarap387]

Great points!

[@DennisMSulliva]

I'm no expert, but I understand that the fees, and interest rate make it a very bad deal.

[@DennisMSulliva]

Requirements: 1. Must be at least 62 years old.

[@danaj9344]

Hi@@DennisMSulliva Just curious, if you are no expert, what makes you say the fees and rate make it a very bad deal? It's just like any other financial product or tool, a reverse should be a planned part of a financial portfolio and purchased to attain a specific purpose. It has a very wide range of successful financial purposes for an extremely wide range of clients, many situations that you would not guess. You just don't buy one randomly and think it's a good deal. :)

[@DennisMSulliva]

@@danaj9344 Maybe I'll answer in reverse order. LOL "buy one randomly"? They way they are bought is that people are lured in with some free stuff, and then brow beaten into signing. If you insisted on having one, the thing to do would be to get it for nothing from somebody who wants to get out of one. "It has a very wide range..." Oh I get it. You make money selling them? "What makes you think.... a very bad deal."? Dave Ramsey, who I am not generally a big fan of. Last Week Tonight, John Oliver. Who makes me laugh, with his bawdy humor.

[@pureremedyusa5655]

Have a situation, my daughter has a disease and her 14-year son live with us. She is trying to get a disability but has just been denied. Her mother and I are coming up short every month, and I felt a reverse mortgage would be the answer. What are your thoughts?

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Hey Pure Remedy!! Sorry it took me so long to reply. That’s a really tricky situation you’ve got on your hands there. Based on the age of your grandson, I’d guess that you’re in your 70’s (sorry if I’m wrong on that!). With a reverse mortgage you need to be careful with using one before you’re in your mid to late 80’s, because of the fact that your equity might run out before you pass away. Personally, I would explore other options to try to close the gap. Are there any other family members who may be able to help? Other government programs? Is anyone able to pick up part time work?

[@d_all_in]

If she was denied then she needs a job

[@MsBiggles51]

Young people don't really understand. I'm 71 and have been caring for elderly parents for 25 years, and have basically had my travel plans on hold for all that time. My father is 95 and hale and hearty with no medical problems. I hope he lives to 105, and I'm sure he will -- or longer. But should I keep my own life on hold until I'm 81? Will I still be able to travel then? I have virtually nothing except the home I live in, so can't afford to travel, and my house is getting run down because I can't afford the repairs, but I have half a million in equity. I can't sell and downsize because I'd have to leave Dad, which I won't do. Or I downsize and move, and then he dies. What then? I would lose a ton of money because I'd move again as I have no other family here -- so I would go interstate or overseas. The advice is to own up to the fact I can't afford something. So he's saying I should put the rest of my life on hold, never do any of the things I've dreamed of until I'm too old to do them, and then die and leave the half million the house (or rather, the land it's on) is worth to charity (as I have no dependents)? That advice is rubbish to me. I'm getting a reverse mortgage.

[@donnafloridia]

I have one and feel like I’m in a sinking ship. The interest and fees are through the roof and I can’t afford to keep up with the Maintainance. The band will for close the house if I can’t keep up with repairs on the house.

[@humbertozepeda7320]

Very very useful info....muchas thanks,,,, blessings young man.

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Thank you Humberto!

[@innovativemarketinganddigi8527]

Very well executed!

[@saffarzadeh1]

Explained well Thanks

[@almazabraha]

Thank you explained on a reverse mortgage.

[@ettajohnson8234]

Reverse mortgage, is a financial trap! They pay your mortgage off but the amount left on the actual mortgage before reverse mortgage, goes up. You, also now pay interest on that mortgage. Let me explain my friend owed 119,000 their home it is now 160,000 and they have to pay interest on that money plus all taxes on 160,000, their insurance went up to a larger ridiculous amount than previously. Reverse mortgage, send people by your home to check if you are there and if someone wants to stay and want to pay you something for staying you have to send that money to reverse mortgage. I have seen advertising on TV about reverse mortgage and I would Never Ever consider dealing with them and would never advise Anyone to deal with them. They are worse than leeches and should be put out of business!

[@gonegolfn1475]

@@ettajohnson8234 you have no clue what you’re talking about. Have to pay interest on a MTG, duh are you new? Monies taken from a RM are not taxable and in the case you just mentioned where the house went from 119 to 160….. that is not a good RM situation. The RM makes most sense when someone OWNS their property and has a tight monthly budget that doesn’t allow them to enjoy their golden years. They have worked hard their entire life, let them enjoy the rest of it with the one asset that most people consider their biggest.

[@rayminthecat]

I bought a home in 2011 and 10 years later got a heloc after the mortgage was paid off. Sold the house for more than double what I paid and got a nice place up near the lake for less than 1/2 what I paid origionally for the 1st home! My profit allows me to go fishing and work around the new place and I'm never going back to live in the big town! Buy low, sell high, and work as hard as you can while you can. The reverse mortgage scenario could help but do the math on how much it's going to cost you in the long run. And those companies expecting YOU to have mortgage insurance that YOU pay and they benefit from should be illegal. If THEY want protection THEY should realize that cost.

[@worldchanges10]

Well said no thanks I would stay out of add in fees when I’m already in death

[@PracticalPersonalFinance]

Amen to that.

[@joeatnara7518]

Can we add "credit life" insurance? This means that the reverse mortgage balance can be paid off by the "credit life" insurance upon death of the home owner.

[@donnafloridia]

I’m in a reverse mortgage and feel like I’m in a sinking ship. It’s the worst feeling going backwards.

[@tamarap387]

If I can ask....Why do you feel you're in a sinking ship? Are you hoping to move one day and so, are paying the interest payments? I'm trying to figure out if I can just be happy living in my home the rest of my life and not concern myself with the interest payments. We have to live 'somewhere' and I figure with the state of the world, it's riskier thinking to 'sell' one day because you just have to find another place to live anyway. Wish the answers were more clear!

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@tamarap387 If you plan to stay in your home til 'the end' . . . and are not extravagant with your spending A reverse mortgage could be just the thing. You get a detailed monthly statement to help you keep track. The only risk you face if if you overspend and end up back to scraping by on your SS income . . . as long as you are able to keep up your property tax and insurance you can still stay in your house. That's the risk the mortgage company takes.

[@TomLloyd-18]

I initially had a similar feeling . . . but I feel much better now. (8 months later) I plan on staying here til the hearse rolls up in the driveway. . . and I am taking draws from the LOC frugally only as needed. So far all the $$ except for purchase of my car has gone for home improvements which have only increased the value of my property. Hang in there.

[@littlemanoo]

As a father and provider and a home owner with a ton of equity I don’t think giving my child’s inheritance away for myself is a good thing. You can equate how it is supposed to be for you.

[@benton-benton]

That works for you. But lots of people don't have kids. Seems to be the kids who hate hecm's (reverse mortgage) because their parents had the audacity to use the money for themselves. LOL.

[@hannazarayan5312]

I disagree with you on owning up to not affording to live your retirement dream, having paid years into your home loan for decades! Life is to be enjoyed to the fullest, especially by all 62 and above. Live in your home for good, enjoy life with your loved ones when you are there to see them with extra funds that you can get from your home and never again will you need to worry about a mortgage payments. FHA guarantees your loan for you. I did not even hear you say a word about one of the biggest features of reverse mortgage: The Tax advantages! Very misleading to the retirees who deserve every comfort. I think you scaring people based on your personal opinion, apologizing for your lack of empathy! Reverse mortgage is a fantastic option!

[@ScottBlanche]

When I am trying to understand something it's more difficult with music at this volume playing with the video.Maybe lower next time,it;s annoying.

[@AlphaRay220]

Yep.

[@Ebenoozen]

I think it's, first off, very important not to treat the fruits of a reverse mortgage, as if they were the funds of a lottery win. The homeowner needs to treat a reverse mortgage with a degree of respect, as their financial stability depends on it. IMO, major home equity + choosing a conservative line of credit + (if possible for the homeowner) make a monthly interest payment back to the lending institution (which is far less than a conventional mortgage payment) is apt to be a fairly failsafe way to maneuver an RM. I always find it humorous, when watching a commercial for a reverse mortgage, or reading an RM pamphlet, it shows this well groomed, baby boomer couple, who were likely living in a nice saltbox in the Berkshires, and drive a Volvo, as their model example props. Truth be told, though that is the genre the MC would like, it is far more of an exception, than the rule.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

reverse mortgages are as horrible as whole life insurance

[@SarahS1214]

Thank you for the breakdown! Really useful information.

[@rogersanchez5538]

Good way for corporations to eventually get a hold of all the housing, so infuriating

[@rknapp0205]

I think I understand how it works, but I would like an example with numbers. Let's say I have a home worth 400K and a mortgage of 200K. My mortgage payment if 1K/month with 5% apr, so I am amortizing the loan at let's say 5K per year (I know these are hypothetical values, just using to illustrate a process). So I receive , let's say, 15k from the reverse mortgage lender. Fees aside, the lender will charge interest to pay the 1K per month plus interest on 15K at 7% apr. (continue on next comment)

[@vegasfishingh100]

Then what is the best way to use your equity that is wasting away not making money? Please provide other detailed solutions.

[@ronaldreagan-ik6hz]

the equity is not wasting away. it continues to build as long as you leave it alone

[@roymcgovern8572]

Well? This ad was very misleading. Let's start with how a financial planner could HELP people understand how these work by mentioning that you CAN pay the interest per diem to keep the amount owing static. Let's discuss how a HECM will allow you to stop paying the principal portion of the loan; saving you money. Let's discuss how 99% of homeowners have been in their homes for a extended period of time, and already know they have to pay their taxes and insurance. Perhaps you should have mentioned (from the start) that there is a mandatory 60-90 minute call with an FHA approved counselor to test the mental state(s) of the borrowers before allowing them to proceed. Perhaps adding in that with a traditional "forward" mortgage, when the homeowner passes away, then lender can file a NOD and NOT within 60 days----------but when someone passes away that has a HECM loan, the lender will allow 6 months; plus two 90 day extensions, for the loved ones to decide whether to keep the home or sell it??? It is obvious there is are some "vacancies" in this educational video, and let's try and be more accurate so that people are not swayed against a very good option if they do not want to invest in bonds, funds, stocks......etc.