Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage is designed to help elderly home owners benefit from their equity without having to sell their house or make payments. The loan is funded through a lump sum payment, monthly payments or a line-of-credit. The money received from the loan is not taxable nor is it considered in determining Social Security or Medicare benefits. The loan does not have to be paid until the homeowner sells the property, moves or passes away. The elderly home owner is secure in the home even if the loan term ends or the loan grows beyond the value of the property.
