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Learn how a reverse mortgage fits in as part of a client’s comprehensive retirement strategy.

  • Improves cash flow
  • Provides flexibility and freedom
  • Protects against downturns
  • Elevates lifestyle
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Usage Cases
GOAL
Pay for grandchildren’s college expenses.
BACKGROUND

Name: Charlene K.

Age: 72

Home Value: $650,000

Potential Loan Amount: $360,000

SOLUTIONS

A reverse mortgage line of credit withdrawing $40,000 per year for 10 years* while retaining home equity.

* Illustration is for financial professional educational purposes only and assumes a borrower age 72 who resides in CT and an adjustable interest rate, with an initial rate of 1.82% (+0.50% MIP), and financed fees of approximately 3.3% of the home value. Rate quote generated on 8/1/2021. Rates are rounded down to the nearest 0.125% and are subject to change.
GOAL
To have income tax-free retirement funds.
BACKGROUND

Name: Martin S.

Age: 62

Home Value: $750,000

Potential Loan Amount: $368,500

Retirement Savings: $1,300,000

SOLUTIONS

A reverse mortgage line of credit on his home to pay the taxes on his Roth conversions, allowing for tax-free growth* and distributions for the rest of his life. His heirs will inherit the Roth income tax-free as well.

* Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. Illustration is for financial professional educational purposes only and assumes a borrower age 62 who resides in FL and an adjustable interest rate, with an initial rate of 1.82% (+0.50% MIP), and financed fees of approximately 3.3% of the home value. Rate quote generated on 8/1/2021. Rates are rounded down to the nearest 0.125% and are subject to change.
GOAL
To maximize Social Security benefits.
BACKGROUND

Name: Sarah S.

Age: 66

Home Value: $525,000

Potential Loan Amount: $288,225

SOLUTIONS

A reverse mortgage line-of-credit to supplement her cash flow, allowing her to delay taking Social Security and maximize the benefit.

* Illustration is for financial professional educational purposes only and assumes a borrower age 66 who resides in GA and an adjustable interest rate, with an initial rate of 1.82% (+0.50% MIP), and financed fees of approximately 3.4% of the home value. Rate quote generated on 8/1/2021. Rates are rounded down to the nearest 0.125% and are subject to change.
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Client Opportunity Assessment

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Simple questions to help you and your client evaluate if a reverse mortgage may be right for them.

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