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1 Reverse Mortgage Guide for Adult Children Reverse Mortgage for Adult Children
2 Table of Contents 2. Introduction 3. Eligibility Requirements 4, Contacting a Lender Product Choice Proceed Utilization Health & Age Concerns Title Issues Qualification Reverse Mortgage Counseling: Why, What and How What You Can Expect How to Find an Approved Reverse Mortgage Counselor The Appraisal: Determining Value for a Reverse Mortgage How Value is Determined How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal Repair Issues 14. Processing and Underwriting 15. Closing and Funding 16. Life of Loan Issues 17. Reverse Mortgage Repayment 19. Confidence Is Built-In
3 Introduction As parents age, the role of caretaker begins to slowly switch. Whether you are adjusting living situations to provide consistent care, or just checking in on them periodically to fix the television, you are helping your parents with more and more. If finances haven t come up yet, they will. Whether your parents turn to you for help, or you get involved to make sure they are making the best decisions, finances in retirement can be tricky to navigate. One of the options available to your parents is a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage may also be referred to as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). You may have heard about this loan option, but be unclear on the details. A lot of people are, simply because the product is relatively new and misinformation abounds. A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is simply a 'reverse mortgage' insured by the Federal Housing Administration. There is all retirement plan, so a reverse mortgage isn t for everyone. For example, some people may find a conventional HELOC more suitable. But you want to help your parents make the best decisions so they can live out their retirement comfortably and securely. This guide, in conjunction with an estimate, will give you all the information you need to decide if a reverse mortgage is right for your parents. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a conventional home equity loan in which the lender agrees to lend a maximum amount within an a specified time period using the home's equity as collateral. 2.
4 Eligibility Requirements Before you get started, you ll want to make sure your parents qualify for a reverse mortgage. Fortunately, the eligibility requirements are relatively cut and dry: Your parents must be at least 62 years old at the time of closing. If one parent is 62 or older, but the other isn t, a reverse mortgage is still a possibility, but we will want to make sure you understand the non-borrowing spouse rules. Your parents must own a singlefamily residence, FHA-approved condominium, townhome, manufactured home*, or up to fourunit property as their primary residence. Created in 1934, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is tasked with maintaining the quality of housing standards and ensuring a sound home financing system. They must have equity in their property, but the percentage of equity vs. debt isn t a set number. They will need a minimum of 35% equity, and even more the closer they are to 62. You ll need to read more about qualification a little bit further into this guide, because set-asides can greatly affect their eligibility.) *There are very specific requirements to qualify manufactured homes - including mobile homes - for a reverse mortgage, such as being on a permanent foundation. If your parents primary residence is a manufactured home, give us a call and we will help you determine if it qualifies. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 3.
5 Contacting a Lender The first step in the process of learning how a reverse mortgage fits into your parents specific financial situation is to contact us for an estimate. Beware of reverse mortgage "calculators" that clutter the web and are very inaccurate. Most of the time they are just collecting your information to sell to a third party. We will need to ask you a few basic questions to get a better understanding of the situation. Without knowing what the financial need is, we cannot be accurate on the estimate and our product recommendation. Product Choice When reverse mortgages were first created, the only option was a variable interest rate at one set margin. All lenders were offering an identical product in every way except for service. The Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) eventually allowed an annually adjustable product and then later, a fixed rate product. HUD is the government agency with the mission to strengthen the housing market, protect consumers, help provide affordable homes, and promote inclusive communities There are now multiple adjustable rate products and fixed rate products, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. The interest rate from one lender to the next can be 1% different, or more. The interest rate caps on the variable rate loans can be drastically different from lender to lender as well. Without knowing how much debt is against the property, and how the proceeds will be utilized, we cannot accurately recommend a product. 4.
6 Proceed Utilization There are many different ways that a reverse mortgage can be utilized as part of a sound retirement plan. Let's take a look at some of them: Eliminating an existing mortgage, thereby increasing monthly cash flow Establishing a term or tenure monthly payment, thereby increasing monthly cash flow Setting up a standby line of credit to be used in the future Taking out a lump sum for various needs (e.g. - home purchase) A combination of these options There are some questions that need to be answered to help determine the best way to utilize the loan proceeds. What are the main goals of taking out the loan? How long will the loan term be for? Is it a primary goal to protect the remaining equity in the home? The only way to get sound advice is to get in touch with us, so we can run amortization schedules for you, projecting out the various options. It is also important to note that lender compensation can often be based on the amount of money drawn at closing, so it is imperative that you work with a loan officer that doesn't prioritize their potential income over what is best for your parents. Doing a low cost reverse mortgage with a high initial draw can be worse over the long term as interest accrues on the money as soon as it is borrowed. Health and Age Concerns One of the issues that often make reverse mortgages more complex than conventional loans is the health of the borrower(s). Since the Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 5.
7 minimum age is 62 to qualify and there is no maximum age limit, there can often be health issues that factor into how the loan will be established. Let's review some different scenarios: Healthy parent (adult child has power of attorney) - While it is often the desire of your parent to have you handle the reverse mortgage process, that is not acceptable to HUD or lenders. You can do a lot of the fact finding and initial legwork, and can assist throughout the process. Your parent, the actual reverse mortgage customer, will need to complete the lender application and sign for his/herself. The same goes for the closing. Limited physically, mentally healthy - The physical limitations can vary greatly; partial paralysis due to stroke, macular degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. If your parent cannot sign a lengthy set of documents for his/herself, a mark (usually initials) can be allowed. If that still proves to be difficult, a Power of Attorney (POA) can be used. Your parent will still need to sign a small handful of documents. The rest, including the entire closing package, can be signed by you, the POA. A letter of explanation will be required by the lender and often a doctor s note. Power of Attorney (POA) is the written authorization to act on another person s behalf in financial, business, medical and legal matters. Mental incapacity - The most complex situations involve mental incapacity due to stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. In one of those situations, there will need to be a POA, guardian, or conservator. Guardianship and conservatorship are issued through the court system and are required when a POA was not in place before the incapacity. The guardian or conservator will need the judge's permission to move forward with the reverse mortgage. If the POA was in place before the incapacity, you will be allowed to sign the entire application and closing package for your parents. The lender will require a letter of explanation from the POA. They will also want a doctor's note stating the reason for the mental incapacity, and the date that judgment was made by the physician. They will want to make sure that the customer executed the POA while of sound mind. 6.
8 Two parents, but only one is healthy - Generally speaking, if one parent is mentally incapacitated, the rules are very similar to the above. The only exception is if the incapacitated parent was never on title to the house, and/or does not live in the property as his/ her primary residence. In those cases, the healthy parent can often move forward without the incapacitated spouse. It also depends on the state and whether community property rules apply. Non-borrowing spouses -To qualify for a reverse mortgage, one must be 62 years of age or older. If only one parent is 62 or older, the way the loan will be offered will depend on whether the younger spouse is eligible or ineligible. Eligible non-borrowing spouses have protections that ineligible non-borrowing spouses don t have. Due to the intricate nature of the way this is handled, please contact us regarding your parents specific situation. Title Issues It is important to speak with a quality reverse mortgage lender when one has questions or concerns about the title to the home. Let's review some common title issues: Title held jointly with a deceased spouse Title held individually with a deceased spouse Title held jointly with an adult child Title was recently placed in customer's name Title held in a trust All of these scenarios should be discussed before an application is ever taken. By addressing them early, the loan will not be delayed significantly. It is also important to know the impact before funds are spent on counseling and the appraisal. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 7.
9 Qualification To obtain a reverse mortgage, beginning in early 2015, one must have a satisfactory credit history and sufficient income to handle all of one s expenses and property related charges. There are four results of the qualification testing; approved, partial set-aside, full set-aside, and declined. Set-asides refer to partial or full lifetime set-aside for expected future property charges. The qualification testing is the result of nearly one out of ten reverse mortgage customers failing to pay their property charges after obtaining the loan. The only way one will be declined for the loan is if the proceeds won t be enough to cover the set-aside and pay off existing mortgages or other liens. The details of reverse mortgage qualification are too complex to describe in this guide. What we recommend is that you contact us to get pre-qualified if you have an interest in pursuing the loan. It ll be more important than ever to work with a loan officer that works full-time on reverse mortgages and knows the rules very well. There will be subjectivity in approvals from lender to lender, so it also helps to work with a broker 8.
10 Reverse Mortgage Counseling Why, What and How? Once the paperwork is in place for your parents application, they need to complete a reverse mortgage counseling session with a HUD-approved nonprofit agency. This is a consumer protection measure required by law, to ensure that the borrowers are making a well-informed decision. Please note that some states require the counseling to be done prior to completing a lender application. These meetings are not generally closed so you should be allowed to accompany your parents. Many counseling agencies encourage homeowners who are seeking a reverse mortgage to share the decision with loved ones, especially heirs. A reverse mortgage counseling session can be in-person or over the phone. The details of the meeting, and its length, will depend on a variety of factors, including the agency you use and your particular situation. In general, an in-person reverse mortgage counseling session lasts about an hour, while a phone session make take longer or require multiple calls. The counselor will discuss some or all of the following: How reverse mortgages work Financial and tax considerations of a reverse mortgage Payment options for the homeowners Costs associated with a reverse mortgage The homeowners financial situation and goals Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 9.
11 Possible alternatives to a reverse mortgage Potential impact on government benefits and any benefits not being utilized that are available These reverse mortgage counseling sessions are great opportunities to get clarification and answers, so be ready for your meeting. Here are some ways you can prepare: Review the requirements for a reverse mortgage, and make sure your parents qualify Request an estimate to see if your parents qualify for the amount of money they need Write down a list of your questions and concerns Counselors are not financial advisors, tax specialists or lenders, but they can help your family make the best decision for your specific situation. At the end of your counseling session, your parents will receive a certificate of participation, which is required for the lender to order an appraisal. How to find an approved mortgage counselor There are several large agencies you can call for an over-the-phone reverse mortgage counseling session, but there are also so many HUD-approved agencies that it is likely there is someone in your area if you prefer to sit down with a counselor face-to-face. Here are a couple of ways to find them: Ask us for a list of counselors, specific to your city HECM Counselor Roster - Search online or call (800) to find a local HECM counselor National HECM Counseling Network - Browse a list of approved agencies in the HECM network 10.
12 The Appraisal: Determining value for a Reverse Mortgage One of the biggest factors in determining how much money your parents can get from a reverse mortgage is the value of their home, so an appraisal is a necessary next step. The lender must order the appraisal, and you or your parents will need to be prepared to pay the appraisal fee. How value is detemined The sales comparison approach is often completed, at least in part, before the appraiser shows up. He or she will collect public records to find at least three recent, comparable home sales - ideally within the past six months, but required to be in the past year. Comparisons analyze factors such as: Style and age of the house Bed and bath count Lot size Square footage Condition and upgrades Finished vs. unfinished space Other unique features of the property Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 11.
13 This approach helps the appraiser determine what the house might actually sell for in this market. How to prepare for an appraisal Any homeowner wants to be as prepared as possible for a home appraisal, but you want to be especially prepared if your appraisal is going to determine the amount of money available to your parents. Here are three things you can do to make the most of this opportunity Get a list of comparable sales from a Realtor - There are two reasons that we recommend this. The first is to educate yourself on the likely value of your parents' home. The second is to provide the appraiser with some data to get him or her started. Have copies of receipts ready - Be prepared to offer paperwork on any repairs or upgrades that have been completed in recent years, especially in the kitchen or bathroom. A new roof or upgraded appliances will increase the value of the home. Clean, and lock up pets - Appraisers work very hard to be unbiased, but they re human. The first impression of the home s exterior sets the tone. A clean house seems more likely kept in good repair, and pets can be considered annoying by some. You and your parents have to take ownership of the process because you are the only ones that will be able to speak with the appraiser before the results are in. We cannot have any contact with the appraiser in order to keep the process impartial. Repair Issues An appraisal is not an inspection, but the appraiser is required to note any defects that put the home below the FHA s minimum property standards. Since appraisers don't always have the mini- 12.
14 mum property standards memorized, they will often cite any deficiencies. Some common repair issues include: A compromised roof Peeling exterior paint Wood rot Electrical problems Lack of a handrail Repair issues can cause serious delays. Repairs that involve health or safety concerns must always be completed, and verified by a second visit from the appraiser, before the close of the loan. Taking care of obvious repairs before the appraisal will save time, and the cost of a follow-up visit. But a benefit of a reverse mortgage is that other repairs can be completed after the mortgage is closed, with funds from a repair set-aside from your parents proceeds. HUD allows this delay for repairs because they recognize that reverse mortgages are sought by seniors who may not have the necessary funds for all the repairs their home needs. To close the reverse mortgage with the repair set-aside, you or your parents will need to obtain a contractor s written estimate for the cost of the required repairs. The lender will hold at least 150% percent of that estimate from the proceeds of the reverse mortgage. You will have one year to complete the repairs, after which an appraiser will be sent to the home to verify, and then the funds will be released. Any remaining funds in the repair set-aside will be returned to the proceeds of the reverse mortgage. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 13.
15 Processing and Underwriting While waiting on the completion of the appraisal, the lender will start processing paperwork, including: Credit report Flood certification Title report, showing ownership and any liens A review of the existing homeowner's insurance policy The file is then sent to the loan underwriter for approval. The underwriter will verify all the information and make sure the details of your parents reverse mortgage complies with laws and regulations. He or she will also make the final determination on the qualification rules. If there are any final issues - such as unpaid liens or bankruptcies - they will be dealt with and cleared up here. The initial underwriting process can take one to two business days. From there any conditions on the underwriting report must be addressed. The time it takes to address the conditions can vary greatly depending on what the issue is. Once all of the conditions have been addressed and reviewed, the mortgage will be labeled clear to close. 14.
16 Closing and Funding When the loan application is approved, the lender will schedule a closing date and time with your parents and a title agent, notary, or attorney (depending on the state). Before signing the closing paperwork, make sure you or your parents review the final settlement statement. Once signed, the loan goes into a three-day right of rescission period, which gives your parents three business days to cancel the reverse mortgage without penalty. At the expiration of the right of rescission period the funds will be paid out. If your parents are using their reverse mortgage to pay of an existing mortgage, those funds will be sent to the lender. If your parents chose to receive fixed payments, those funds are distributed on the first business day of each month. Your parents may change their payment plan at any time by simply requesting a new payment plan agreement form. There may be a small, administrative fee for the change, but it may not exceed $20. If your parents do change their payment plan, the change will go into effect on the first business day of the following month. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 15.
17 Life of Loan Issues Any issues you or your parents have during the life of their reverse mortgage loan are handled by the loan servicer. Their loan servicer will help with the following: Sending monthly statements Advancing funds from your parents line of credit, upon request Sending monthly payments, if your parents choose this payout option Collecting any voluntary repayments Sending out the annual certificate of occupancy that your parents must sign & return Your parents are still ultimately responsible for paying their property taxes, insurance, and any association fees, but their loan servicer will help them monitor those requirements and alert them if they fall behind on payments. 16.
18 Reverse Mortgage Repayment Your parents reverse mortgage loan is due at any one of the following maturity events : The last homeowner on the loan dies The property is sold The property is no longer one of your parents' primary residence The last homeowner on the loan has not resided in the property for 12 consecutive months The lender can also collect repayment if terms of the agreement are violated, such as: The property is allowed to deteriorate, except for reasonable wear Property taxes or insurance are not paid The title to the home is altered without permission from the servicer When the loan becomes due, your parents or their heir(s) will owe the amount of money received, the closing fees, plus the interest and mortgage insurance. There are three ways that the loan can be repaid: 1. Private Resources - If your parents, a surviving spouse, or your parents heir/estate has sufficient funds to repay the loan, a simple repayment can be issued. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 17.
19 2. 3. Refinance the Debt - If the party repaying the loan wants to retain the property, the debt can be repaid using borrowed funds. The servicer will need to see some kind of evidence of the attempt to take out a new loan. Sale of the Home - If the party repaying the loan cannot come up with the full loan balance, the home must be sold, and the proceeds used to repay the debt. If the proceeds from the sale exceed the amount of the loan, the balance belongs to the party repaying the loan. If the property sells for less than the outstanding debt, all of the proceeds must be given to the lender and the debt will be considered paid in full. In these instances, you can speak with the servicer about issuing them the deed in lieu of foreclosure. Immediately upon the loan being called due, the party primarily responsible for repayment will receive a 30-day notice from the loan servicer. This person will need to communicate his/her efforts to the servicer within the first 30 days, and he/she will have six months to repay the loan in full. He/she can request up to two, 90- day extensions, that must be approved by HUD. The loan servicers may initiate foreclosure in rare circumstances, such as: The party responsible for repayment does not respond to the 30-day notice The 90-day extension(s) expire There are no heirs to help pay off the loan The servicer is willing to work with a surviving spouse or heir, and extend repayment deadlines, if there is evidence that you are working diligently to repay the loan. 18.
20 Confidence is built-in No specific loan strategy is the perfect fit for every family or every situation, so a reverse mortgage may or may not be right for your parents. Take the time to compare the reverse mortgage with other home equity utilization options, and speak to other close family members who want the best for you parents (and whose financial futures may be impacted). The reverse mortgage process - from the application and counseling, to the right of rescission and flexible payment options - is designed to make sure that you are making the best decision for your family. Take advantage of the opportunities and safeguards at each step along the way, and you will be able to help your parents age in place confidently and comfortably. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 19.
21 About Us Premier Reverse Mortgage, LLC was founded by Matt Neumeyer, a Certified Senior Advisor, on January 13, After spending many years in the reverse mortgage industry working for others, Matt decided it was time to form a company around his own ideals. Those ideals are part of the Premier Reverse Mortgage logo. Experience - The reverse mortgage industry is a fairly young one, with growth being recent. You will want someone that focuses on reverse mortgages only and has been through most scenarios. Matt has closed hundreds of reverse mortgages since Integrity - Premier Reverse Mortgage is a member of the National Reverse Mortgage Lender s Association (NRMLA), and Matt follows their code of conduct. Companies offering reverse mortgages that are not members of NRMLA aren t held to the same professional standards. Personal Service - A positive of working with Premier Reverse Mortgage is the personal service that one will receive throughout the loan process. Matt will originate, process, and coordinate the closing of the reverse mortgage loan. He will be your only contact throughout the process. There will be no frustration about being handed off to a hard-to-reach assistant or processor. Reverse Mortgage Guide For Adult Children - 20.
22 This document was created by Premier Reverse Mortgage and does not come from HUD/FHA nor has it been approved by any government agency. Matt Neumeyer, CSA
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