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HECM FAQ

OUR TOP 10 LIST OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HECM REVERSE MORTGAGE LOANS

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, also called a reverse mortgage, allows borrowers to convert some of their home equity into usable cash.

We provide both fixed and variable rate HECM loans.

We offer different plans for your loan disbursement:
• A lump sum at closing or after
• Tenure payments, which continue for as long as you live in the home
• Term payments for a set period of time
• A line of credit to draw on as needed or any combination of these, plus the ability to change your payment plan as needed.

You can use your reverse mortgage loan proceeds for anything you choose: supplement monthly living expenses, home repairs or renovations, medical costs, or consolidating credit card debt. If you have an existing mortgage loan, we must have enough proceeds from the new HECM mortgage to pay off the existing mortgage.

Repayment is required when the last surviving borrower no longer resides at the property or taxes and insurance on property are not kept current. The property must also be kept in good repair.

You always continue to own your own home!

While there are no credit score requirements, we still need to assess your income and credit for the purposes of qualifying for this loan.

Proceeds from a reverse mortgage are not considered income. HECM proceeds do not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits. Consult your tax advisor for more details.

Yes! A HECM mortgage loan can help you downsize by allowing you to use this product to purchase a new home better suited to your needs.

The 2026 HECM maximum lending limit is $1,249,125, which applies nationwide, significantly increasing borrowing power for seniors with valuable homes.

Good News !

Your Good Friends now also offer Non-FHA HECM Reverse Mortgages to those 55+!

This is an FHA-insured loan. Homeowners must be 62 years of age or older and live in the home as their primary residence. The 2026 loan limit is set by the FHA/HUD and determines the maximum property value used in calculations, though the actual loan amount depends on the home’s appraised value, borrower age, and interest rates. Subject to credit approval. Homes must meet FHA/HUD minimum property standards and the loan must meet underwriting requirements. Borrowers must maintain hazard and flood insurance premiums, property taxes, utilities and make any property repairs. Although there are no mandatory monthly principal and interest mortgage payments, interest accrues on the portion of the loan amount disbursed if no payments are made.

Our Mortgage Consultants are ready to answer your questions and help guide you through the process

Deborah Switts

CEO & Mortgage Broker NMLS#: 164902

John Holt Jr.

Mortgage Consultant
Reverse Specialist
NMLS#: 200156

Charvonne Robinson

Mortgage Consultant & Compliance Manager
NMLS#: 2053065

Ken Giordano

Mortgage Consultant
NMLS#: 1838391

Mark Hutchins

Mortgage Consultant
NMLS#: 1636581

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