When does the loan come due?

A reverse mortgage loan comes due not based on a predetermined timeframe, but based on “maturity events.” These include the following: The property is no longer the primary residence of at least one borrower The last borrower fails to occupy the property...

What regular payments will I need to make?

While there is no regular mortgage payment required, you will have certain regular costs that are obligatory. These include all property charges such as property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, any HOA payments, all maintenance costs, etc. Although not required,...

Who ends up owning the property?

You will continue to own the property throughout the life of the loan. When the loan becomes due, you or your heirs can choose to sell the home to repay the loan balance, pay the balance due out of pocket, or refinance the home to pay off the loan balance.