Reverse Mortgage 101
Last update:
04/21/2026
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2. Who Qualifies?
966 Views •7. Property, Taxes & Insurance
777 Views •3. HUD-Approved Counseling
759 Views •5. Costs & Fees
741 Views •9. Red Flags
725 Views •6. Protecting Your Heirs
705 Views •8. Common Myths Busted
696 Views •1. What Is a Reverse Mortgage?
689 Views •10. Next Steps
676 Views •4. Payout Options
640 Views •10. Next Steps
Next Steps: Is a HECM Right For You?
Use this decision framework:
1. Do You Qualify?
- Age 62+?
- Own your home outright or have significant equity?
- Is this your primary residence?
2. Why Do You Want One?
- Retirement income supplement?
- Buffer against market downturn?
- One-time big expense?
- Legacy planning?
3. Can You Afford It?
- Can you pay ongoing property taxes?
- Can you maintain insurance?
- Can you maintain the home?
4. Have You Done This?
- Completed HUD-approved counseling?
- Gotten multiple lender quotes?
- Consulted an elder law attorney?
5. Talk to an HCP MLO
Meet with a licensed Homestead Capital Partners MLO to discuss your specific situation and get a personalized quote.
Compliance Notice: Borrowers must be 62 years of age or older. HUD-approved counseling is required. A reverse mortgage is not a government benefit. The loan becomes due and payable when the last surviving borrower no longer occupies the home as their primary residence or fails to meet the obligations of the mortgage.