Unlock Your Home Equity: Reverse Mortgage Calculator
Estimate your potential reverse mortgage proceeds and understand how it works.
Understanding Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage allows homeowners aged 62 and older to convert a portion of their home equity into tax-free cash, without having to sell their home or make monthly mortgage payments. Instead, the loan is repaid when the last borrower leaves the home permanently.
This financial tool can provide a vital source of funds for seniors, helping to cover living expenses, medical costs, home repairs, or simply offering greater financial flexibility in retirement. It's crucial to understand that while you retain ownership of your home, interest accrues on the loan balance, and the debt is repaid from the home's sale when it's no longer your primary residence.
How Our Calculator Provides Insights
Our easy-to-use Reverse Mortgage Calculator provides a preliminary estimate of the funds you might be eligible to receive. It considers key factors to give you a clearer picture of your potential proceeds, all done securely in your browser without storing your information.
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Input Home ValueEnter your home's estimated current market value. This is a primary factor in determining loan limits.
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Enter Youngest Borrower's AgeThe age of the youngest borrower (or non-borrowing spouse) significantly impacts the amount you can borrow.
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Consider Current Interest RatesWhile our calculator uses general rates for estimation, actual rates will vary and affect your final payout.
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Get Your EstimateClick "Calculate" to receive an immediate estimate of your potential loan proceeds, displayed clearly on screen.
Important Points to Remember
While our calculator offers a useful estimate, a reverse mortgage is a complex financial product. Here are key aspects to keep in mind:
- Not a Grant:
- A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home equity, not a government grant. Interest accrues, and the loan must be repaid.
- Retain Ownership:
- You maintain ownership of your home and are responsible for property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and home maintenance.
- Mandatory Counseling:
- Federal regulations require all reverse mortgage applicants to undergo independent counseling to ensure they fully understand the product's implications.
- Loan Limits:
- The amount you can borrow is subject to FHA loan limits for Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs) or proprietary loan limits for non-HECM products.
- Impact on Heirs:
- Upon your passing or permanent move, your heirs can choose to repay the loan and keep the home, or sell the home to satisfy the debt.