Did you know that it’s possible to buy a new home without having to make Principal and Interest mortgage payments every month? With a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), seniors can roll two goals, into just one transaction, getting a reverse mortgage and buying a new house, who knew?!!  Let’s take a look at how
For most retirees, a financial planner is a necessity for figuring out how to comfortably live on their savings after they quit working. But often, there are times when even financial planners need to turn to professionals like us for help to ensure their clients are able to live comfortably in their retirement. The most
Even with decades of preparation, retirement can leave anyone feeling as if they are not ready. There are several tools, including reverse mortgages, that can help to mitigate the risks that come with retirement. Learning more about reverse mortgages, how they can prove beneficial, and what they can be used for, can help give you
Many seniors in America have a justified fear of outliving their savings, and these anxieties have only grown more fierce as inflation has steadily increased in recent years. Between March and April of this year alone, the consumer price index increased 0.8%, but it was even more startling that it jumped over 4% from last
It doesn’t matter what word you use to describe today’s economy… the fact is, money has gotten tight for many seniors. Almost every client who calls in right now is feeling the pinch, whether it’s in the cost of groceries, gas, utilities or all the other things in our life which suddenly cost more. If
For years, reverse mortgages have not had the best reputation. It’s understandable, given that the early days of reverse mortgages left many believing that the only people who could benefit from them were seniors struggling with their finances. However, times have changed, and reverse mortgages are now a valuable tool. Reverse mortgages can be an
5 Homebuying & Mortgage Tips for Retirees
For retired seniors, the process of buying a new home can seem overwhelming, even if they’ve done it once or twice before. The priorities change in lenders’ eyes, and retirees may find themselves having more difficulty getting approved because their income isn’t high enough for them. They often face challenges when trying to buy a
Turning a Reverse Mortgage into an Investment Tool
There’s a lot of talk about reverse mortgages and for good reason. They can be powerful tools for seniors looking to access their home equity in retirement. According to an article published by Nasdaq, financial advisors believe that seniors can also prepare for their future with reverse mortgages. But it’s important to understand how reverse
4 Tips for Seniors Planning for Retirement
The decade before retirement can matter more to retirement success than any other time. With good planning, there is still time for seniors to accumulate money for retirement, especially for those who started saving later in life. Here are some steps to help seniors get their affairs in order to plan a comfortable retirement: 1.
This Little-Known Home Financing Tool May Be The Best for Senior Homebuyers
Most seniors have heard about reverse mortgages and their benefits. But did you know that a Reverse Mortgage can also be a powerful financial tool for buying a new home? Traditional reverse mortgages have grown popular over the past several years, but there is a specific kind of reverse mortgage that has gained popularity recently: