uring their retirement years, many Hawaii senior homeowners often find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Currently, close to a third of all retirees are getting more than ninety percent of their monthly income from Social Security.
However, individuals who have adequate equity in their home are able to supplement their Social Security income by using the proceeds from a reverse mortgage.
The reverse mortgages derivesits name based on the fact that instead of making a monthly mortgage payment where the balance goes down each month, there is no monthly mortgage payment made therefor the balance goes up because the interest is accumulating
By working with a reverse mortgage lender in Hawaii, retirees are in a position to tap into their home equity without having to expose themselves to the risk that comes with the usual mortgage. Additionally, they are not exposed to the process of offloading their property and having to move into smaller or less expensive housing. Instead, the senior can stay in the comfort and safety of their family home.
Before making the decision on whether to apply for a reverse mortgage, it is imperative to know what it is you are getting into. Below are facts that any person considering a reverse mortgage needs to know:
Hawaii Reverse Mortgages Come With Different Payout Options
As a retiree in Hawaii, you will be provided with a variety of payout options, all designed to allow you to tap into your available home equity.
For instance, the Federal Housing Administration will provide you with five diverse payment plans. You can choose to take equal monthly payments, which will run for as long as you remain alive, and as long as you remain in your home. You may also opt to go for one that comes with a fixed term (years), after which you will immediately stop receiving the payments, even if you are still residing in your home.
You could also be provided with a flexible credit line, which allows you to make a decision on the amount you would like to receive, and when you would like to take the money out. Or you can take a lump sum of cash. Or you may opt to take a combination of these.
The Reverse Mortgage Will Only Provide a Portion of the Available Home Equity
The Hawaii reverse mortgage will not provide you with access to all your available home equity. Instead, the Federal Housing Administration will make calculations on your total mortgage amount based on the home’s appraisal value, theage of the current youngest borrower, and the prevailing interest rates.
Additionally, you will also need to pay the reverse mortgage costs, which include third-party lender expenses, servicing, and origination fees, as well as mortgage insurance premiums.
In many cases, the lender will work these costs into the amount that they have made available to you, and this will further reduce your net proceeds.
To find out how much you qualify for, and whether a reverse mortgage is right for you, consult the author of this article to discuss the pros and cons. For more information you can also visit: www.AlohaMortgageSolutions.com. There you will find two short video’s, one title “Reverse Mortgages Explained;” and the other, “Testimonials of Real Hawaii Clients.”
For a FREE, no-obligation quote, contact Daniel Nicolosi at Harbor Financial Group – Your Aloha Mortgage Solution in Honolulu. You can reach him directly at (808) 799-8218 on Oahu; or Toll Free at 888-423-2468 from the Neighbor Islands. Within 10 minutes he can tell you how much you are eligible for.
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