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