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I’ve written, or been quoted in, numerous articles about reverse mortgages, which have appeared in national publications. In addition, I’ve developed this site as a way to share educational reverse mortgage information with you. I hope you find the information here beneficial. 

If you’d rather learn by watching videos, here’s a link to our YouTube channel.

Of course if you have any questions about your specific situation, feel free to reach me at (888) 309 9705 or jasone@reversemortgagereality.com. 

With Health Concerns, is a Reverse Mortgage Loan a Good Idea?
The cost for medical treatment continues to rise, especially during the decades of retirement.
A 65-year-old couple retiring in 2016 can expect to need approximately $260,000 to cover health care costs in their nonworking years, according to Fidelity, a financial services company.
If you currently live in your own home and are at least 62 years old, a reverse mortgage loan provides an option to cover ongoing expenses, including medical fees.
Read more: https://www.reviewjournal.com/homes/resale-news/if-you-have-health-issues-is-a-reverse-mortgage-loan-a-good-idea/

Origins: Using Reverse Mortgages to do the Right Thing for Seniors
I was interviewed by our industry publication, Reverse Mortgage Daily about how I got into the reverse mortgage industry, and how I try to use reverses to help seniors. It’s more biographical, but if you’d like to get to know me better…have a look!
Read more: https://reversemortgagedaily.com/2020/05/26/origins-using-reverse-mortgages-to-do-the-right-thing-for-seniors/

How Jumbo Reverse Mortgages Work
Jumbo Reverse Mortgages are programs for folks with higher value homes. They allow seniors to get more money, have lower fees and allow the single lump sum option. For more information, read the article below.
Read more: http://http://www.reversemortgagereality.com/jumbo/

Can I Get a Reverse Mortgage If I’m In Foreclosure?
If you’re in foreclosure, you might still be able to get a reverse mortgage. If you qualify we don’t just pay off your mortgage. We’ll also set up an escrow account to pay your property taxes and homeowners insurance for your entire lifetime expectancy. See if you can qualify below…
Read More: http://www.reversemortgagereality.com/can-i-get-a-reverse-mortgage-if/

Helping Seniors with Grey Divorce
Divorcing seniors have a big challenge when it comes to splitting the home. Normally, it doesn’t make financial sense to get a mortgage and incur monthly payments, and there isn’t enough in savings/investments to safely pay the leaving spouse off. A reverse mortgage can allow seniors to pay off the leaving spouse without dipping into their savings or hurting their cashflow with mortgage payments.
Read More: http://http://www.reversemortgagereality.com/greydivorce/

How to Apply for a Reverse Mortgage?
Applying for a reverse mortgage is normally a quick and easy task; in fact the majority of reverse mortgages go from counseling to completion in 20-45 days. Here’s exactly how the reverse mortgage process works…
Read More: http://www.reversemortgagereality.com/how-to-apply-for-a-reverse-mortgage/

What are the Reverse Mortgage Costs?
In this article, we break down both the out of pocket and the financed reverse mortgage closing costs. We’ll also show you some of the differences in reverse mortgage closing costs between proprietary reverse mortgages and regular HECMs.
Read More: http://www.reversemortgagereality.com/reverse-mortgage-costs/

How Does Buying a Home With a Reverse Mortgage Work?
Here, we’ll go deep into how seniors are using a HECM for Purchase to buy their next home with an investment of 45-65% and no mortgage payments.
Read More: http://www.reversemortgagereality.com/reversemortgagepurchasehttps://reversemortgagedaily.com/2020/05/26/origins-using-reverse-mortgages-to-do-the-right-thing-for-seniors/