FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Recent changes have been made to the FHA-insured* reverse mortgage or Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) by HUD, which may impact impending client proposals.
It is important to note that the changes made to the HECM program, specifically an increase to the mortgage premiums, will enhance the financial strength of the insurance fund. The increase in insurance premiums will add to the reserves that “insure” a client’s ability to access HECM payments for decades to come.
However, the changes also include a reduction to the amount made available to clients. Both changes will take effect on October 2, 2017.
So, what does this mean for your eligible clients age 62+? Quite simply, it means that the current low-cost† HECM line of credit option with an available line that will grow‡ may not be available after October 2nd.
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The only required information is: 1) Value of Client's Home 2) Age of Youngest Borrower
3) Total Mortgage Debt (if any) 4) Client's Zip Code
†With this pricing option, borrower receives a lender credit covering nearly all closing costs. Up-front cost shown is for a non-refundable independent counseling fee of approximately $125 on average, which the borrower pays directly to the counseling agency. Terms and conditions apply. Not available in all states.
‡If part of the borrower’s loan is held in a line of credit upon which they may draw, then the unused portion of the line of credit will grow in size each month. The growth rate is equal to the sum of the interest rate plus the annual mortgage insurance premium rate being charged on the borrower's loan.
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*With this pricing option, borrower receives a lender credit covering nearly all closing costs. Up-front cost shown is for a non-refundable independent counseling fee of approximately $125 on average, which the borrower pays directly to the counseling agency. Not available in all states. Certain conditions and fees apply.
Options for Moving in Retirement Using the HECM for Purchase
By: John Salter, Ph.D., CFP®
Principal & Wealth Manager at Evensky & Katz / Foldes Financial
& Associate Professor at Texas Tech University
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