There are many ways a Home Equity Loan can benefit you
Take a look at some of the primary options
Homeowners aged 62 and older may take advantage of the equity in their home by taking out a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM). A Home Equity Mortgage is a means of accessing the equity in your home while continuing to live in it. It can provide homeowners with cash they may use to pay off the balance of their mortgage (if any), thereby eliminating monthly mortgage payments. In addition, seniors may use the proceeds from Home Equity Loan to finance home improvement projects or pay medical expenses, among other things.
A Home Equity Loan loan will not be due as long as you live in your home as primary residence and continue to meet all loan requirements, pay required property taxes, homeowners insurance, and maintain the home according to FHA requirements.
Legacy Mortgage Advisors also offers private Proprietary Jumbo Home Equity Mortgages, for homeowners 55 and older, where you can borrow as much as $5,000,000. with no Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) or Origination Fee.
Who qualifies for a Home Equity Loan?
Per FHA and HUD guidelines, most owner-occupied residences, including condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes that meet FHA property standards, are eligible for a Home Equity Loan. Additionally, the youngest borrower must be at least 62 years old. Proprietary Jumbo Home Equity Mortgages have similar guidelines, except the minimum age to apply is 55 for all borrowers. All borrowers are subject to a specific financial assessment.
Repaying the Loan
All Home Equity Loans are a non-recourse loan, which ensures that when your home is sold, neither you nor your heirs owe more than the lesser of the property loan value or the loan balance, regardless of the sale price. In other words, your mortgaged home is the only asset required to repay the loan. When the loan is due, your heirs have the option of selling the home to repay the Home Equity loan or repaying the loan and retaining the property. If your home sells for a price greater than the value of the loan, your heirs are entitled to the difference.
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