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started by reverseloan on 13 Jun 14
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    If you own your own home, or if you have a fair amount of equity in your home, and you need to increase your monthly income, a reverse mortgage may be an excellent option. However, there are a few things that you need to understand about these mortgages. Dealing with a reputable lender like Security 1 Lending can help you make an informed decision, if you're interested in obtaining a reverse mortgage.

    The first thing a quality lender will do is to determine your needs for this type of mortgage. In some cases, there may be other ways to get the money that you need, rather than leveraging the equity you have in your current home. However, if a reverse mortgage is your only option, then the lender can help facilitate this sort of financial resource so that you can the loan that you need. The money will either pay to you in monthly installments or you can get the money as a lump sum.

    Many people choose monthly installments in order to supplement their income. This helps to control spending and reduces the overall debt, should you pass away before the full payments are made to you. Lump sums are usually used for major home repairs, a new vehicle, a trip or even major investments in the stock market, in gold or other similar things.

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    Another thing a quality reverse mortgage lender will do is help you understand the mortgage process. For example, with reverse mortgages, the qualifications for being approved for this type of mortgage are very simple. You'll have to be over the age of 62 and you'll have to own your home.

    Now you don't have to own your home outright and, contrary to what you may have heard, you don't have to have an extensive amount of equity in your home. The only thing you will need in terms of equity is having enough to pay off the loan when you either sell it, or you pass away.

    Another thing that is great about a reverse mortgage is that there are no credit requirements for these types of mortgages. If you own your home, and senior reverse mortgage you are over the age of 62, you qualify for these types of loans. There won't be any lengthy approval process, as it relates to your credit score or your financial situation.

    Working with a lender that understands reverse mortgages is going to make getting one extremely simple. They will explain all of the fees associated with the mortgage so that you'll know up front what the mortgages going to cost, they'll explain the terms of the mortgage and, from there, it will be a simple matter of choosing the mortgage that's right for you.

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