You’re not alone. Many retirees own their homes outright but struggle with monthly cash flow. Here’s a strategy that’s often misunderstood but worth considering.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ?
A reverse mortgage allows homeowners 62+ to convert home equity into incomeโwithout selling or making monthly payments. Instead of paying the bank, the bank pays you. The loan is repaid when you sell, move, or pass away.
๐ก๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐?
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 Supplement retirement income without touching investments
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 Stay in your home while accessing equity
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 Tax-free proceeds (not considered taxable income)
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 No monthly mortgage payments required
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 Flexible disbursement options (lump sum, monthly payments, or line of credit)
โ๏ธ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ
This isn’t for everyone. The costs can be higher than traditional mortgages, and it reduces the inheritance you leave behind.
๐๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
โwhen you plan to age in place and need steady income
โit can be a lifeline.
๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฐ ๐จ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐
Bridge the gap before Social Security or pension begins
Cover healthcare or long-term care expenses
Delay claiming Social Security for higher benefits
Create a financial cushion without selling investments during market downturns
๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ
Your home isn’t just where you liveโit’s potentially your largest asset. Before dismissing reverse mortgages due to stigma, consult with a financial advisor to see if it fits your retirement blueprint.
Have you considered how home equity could support your retirement? What concerns do you have about this strategy?
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