A reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62 and older convert part of their home equity into cash — as a lump sum, monthly payments, or a line of credit — while continuing to live in and own their home. Done right, for the right situation, it's a legitimate retirement tool. Done wrong, it's an expensive mistake. Our job is to tell you honestly which one yours would be.
For homeowners with an existing mortgage, a reverse mortgage can pay it off and eliminate the monthly payment.
Access equity as income, a reserve line, or a lump sum without selling the home.
Heirs can repay the balance and keep the home, or sell and keep any remaining equity. [VERIFY details with LO]
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Get answers to common questions about reverse mortgages.
Yes — title stays with you. You must keep up property taxes, insurance, and home maintenance. Falling behind on those can trigger repayment.
Your heirs choose: repay the loan balance and keep the home, or sell the home and keep any remaining equity after the loan is repaid. [VERIFY details with LO.]
Both situations work. If you have an existing mortgage, it's paid off from the reverse mortgage proceeds first. [VERIFY with LO.]
Depends on your age, home value, and current rates. [VERIFY factors with LO.] We'll run your exact numbers with no obligation.
Anyone likely to move within a few years, or whose priority is passing maximum equity to heirs. If that's your situation, we'll say so — we'd rather talk you out of the wrong reverse mortgage than into it.
Q Home Loans specializes in reverse mortgages for homebuyers in Washington, Idaho, and the Pacific Northwest.