Thursday, June 08, 2006

Using a Reverse Mortgage Creatively

Author: Troy Shellhammer

The Reverse Mortgage is quickly becoming the most popular senior financial vehicles in America today. Every senior who owns a home and is over the age of 62 qualifies for the program and the immense benefits that the Reverse Mortgage offers has helped thousands of seniors to safely maximize their assets and increase the enjoyment of retirement. This article will outlay some creative ways to manage the Reverse Mortgage effectively to ensure the best use of this fantastic senior product.

While the Reverse Mortgage is a great choice for many seniors in need of increased monthly income or to produce a fund for investments, there are some points that all should be aware of when managing the Reverse Mortgage. Most who have had information on this product are aware that the Reverse Mortgage, which has an unlimited time frame, does not require repayment while the senior remains in the home. With a system like this, all closing cost and fees are charged up front on the loan. There are no out of pocket cost for the senior except for the cost of an appraisal. All of these fees are financed into the Reverse Mortgage. When judging whether a Reverse Mortgage will be effective, this must be part of the decision, because a Reverse Mortgage is most efficient when keep for longer than a few years. The up-front charges of a Reverse Mortgage are the only charges or fees for a Reverse Mortgage and become extremely affordable when spaced out over several years.

While the management of the closing cost of Reverse Mortgage is one of the easiest ways to make the most out of a Reverse Mortgage, there all several more ways to take full advantage of the Reverse Mortgage. One feature of a Reverse Mortgage that is best managed is the accumulation of interest on the loan debt. Unlike a straightforward equity loan, all interest of a Reverse Mortgage is deferred and accumulates on the balance over the life of the loan.

About the author: Troy Shellhammer is Reverse Mortgage Specialist with http://www.ReverseMortgageNation.com, a national Reverse Mortgage Lender . He can assist you with any reverse mortgage questions and can also provide a free educational video, book, and brochures. He can be reached toll free at 1-888-973-8377.

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