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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:37 PM Original message |
Question About "Reverse Mortgages" Not Sure This Is Where I Should |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. This is why I'm renting. |
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myrna minx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
2. From what I understand, the up front fees for a reverse mortgage are |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
3. Refi for a 15 or 30-year fixed |
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BOSSHOG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:47 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Or some mortgages can be longer then 30 years |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:52 PM Response to Reply #3 |
10. The financial shape of the company makes no difference if they have the best deal |
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Whoa_Nelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:23 PM Response to Reply #10 |
19. You are right...it's supposed to all be the same terms, etc., just a new address |
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MazeRat7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
4. I would refinance the current note w/30yr fixed. -nt |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:06 PM Response to Reply #4 |
16. Yes. |
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Gregorian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
5. Do a Google on "reverse mortgage". It looks like an equity line. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. A reverse mortgage is one that you don't pay back until one of 3 things occurs: |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:31 PM Response to Reply #7 |
25. THAT Is What I Thought About Balloons Too! Not In This Case Though... n/t |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
8. i don't think you can get a reverse mortgage if you have little equity in the home |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
28. No, I Don't Owe $67,000 To A Third Party... It's My Last Payment On |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:46 PM Response to Reply #28 |
29. your mortgage lender is the 3rd party i was speaking of |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 06:22 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Let Me Explain... I CAN Get A Reverse Because I Only Have One |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
9. If you have good credit, just refinance into a fixed rate. |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:54 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. yeah that's what i thought too |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. I don't think you have to be free and clear to get a reverse mortgage |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:05 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. The reverse mortgage lender would want it cancelled and paid |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:58 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. I think you're right |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:28 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. You are absolutely correct. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:34 PM Response to Reply #14 |
26. That's What I Found Out... And That's Why I'm Checking It Out! |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 05:23 PM Response to Reply #26 |
31. Don't feel bad |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
11. Before you look into a reverse, look into a 15 year fixed mortgage refinance |
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Tansy_Gold (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:13 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. Be very VERY careful and read the fine print closely |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
27. Since HUD Got Involved... You Don't Lose Your Home, Ever! |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 05:26 PM Response to Reply #18 |
32. Thanks for your words of caution |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 06:37 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. Yes, I Did Find Out That You Have To Have Counseling Before You |
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fed-up (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
13. 1st you ned to calculate if you can make payment on a new/bigger loan and for how long |
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LondonReign2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
17. The best site for unbiased info is AARP |
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Gold Metal Flake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
21. Also, you don't have to choose between a 15 or 30 year fixed. |
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damntexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:17 PM Response to Original message |
22. Congradulations: you're paying rent. But they're going to zap you in 15 years. |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
24. Thanks To ALL Of You... I Have Been Checking AARP Out & Got A |
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tammywammy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
30. Can you just refinance the balloon payment when you get to it |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 06:59 PM Response to Reply #30 |
38. We Could... But I'm Thinking This Might Be The Way To Go... |
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Heddi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 05:30 PM Response to Original message |
33. My grandmother got a reverse mortgage last year---this is how it works |
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ChiciB1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 06:54 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. That's Exactly What I Found Out Today Myself! But You Have To |
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Nimrod2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-21-07 05:37 PM Response to Original message |
34. First try to protest the current loan, Senator Dodd gave a telephone number today: |
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