PROS vs. CONS
PROS OF REVERSE MORTGAGES
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Better manage expenses
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Don’t have to move
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Pay no taxes on the income from equity
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If the Reverse Mortgage loan balance exceeds the value, you are protected
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Can be used as an asset preservation strategy
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Heirs have options when you pass or leave the property
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Can be used as a delaying strategy for social security benefits until Full Retirement Age (FRA) is reached
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Can be used for a Reverse Mortgage purchase
CONS OF REVERSE MORTGAGES
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You have to pay expenses associated with obtaining a Reverse Mortgage loan
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Interest on the loan isn’t deductible until the Reverse Mortgage is paid in full
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Potential to violate other programs having asset restrictions
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Your home can be foreclosed on if you fail to keep up on property taxes, homeowners insurance, or HOA fees
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Changes with your status can create challenges with some aspects of your Reverse Mortgage: getting married, moving to a senior care community, etc.