A reverse mortgage is a loan against the equity in the home that provides tax-free cash advances, but requires no payments during the term of the loan. Since there are no monthly payments during the life of the loan, the balance grows larger and the equity gets smaller.
The loan is not due and payable until the borrower no longer occupies the home as a principal residence, e.g., the last surviving borrower sells, moves out permanently or passes away.
You must be at least 62 years old and own your own home or condominium in order to qualify for a reverse mortgage. There are no income or credit requirements to qualify. Based on the amount of benefit which you qualify for, you may be eligible for a reverse mortgage even if you still owe money on your first mortgage.
