If you're 62 or older and have significant equity in your Charlotte home, a reverse mortgage (HECM) lets you access that equity as cash, monthly income, or a line of credit — without selling your home or making monthly mortgage payments. We walk you through every option honestly.
With a traditional mortgage, you pay the lender each month and your loan balance decreases over time. A reverse mortgage works the opposite way — the lender pays you (or you access funds as needed) and the loan balance increases over time as interest accrues.
You don't make monthly payments. The loan becomes due only when you sell the home, permanently move out, or pass away. If you pass away, your heirs can repay the loan and keep the home, or sell the home and keep any remaining equity.
Because it's a non-recourse loan, neither you nor your heirs will ever owe more than the home is worth — the FHA insurance covers any shortfall.
Receive all available proceeds at closing as a single lump sum. Fixed interest rate. Best for paying off an existing mortgage, large expenses, or debt consolidation.
Receive equal monthly payments for a set term (term payments) or for as long as you live in the home (tenure payments). Best for supplementing retirement income.
Access funds as needed up to your available amount. The unused portion grows over time. Best for flexibility — use what you need, when you need it, and let the rest grow.
You can also combine options — for example, take a lump sum to pay off an existing mortgage (eliminating your current monthly payment) and keep the rest as a line of credit for future needs.
A HECM reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62+ convert home equity into cash without selling or making monthly payments. The loan balance grows over time. It becomes due when you sell, permanently move out, or pass away. You retain full ownership and title throughout.
Yes. You retain full ownership and title to your home. The lender holds a lien, just like a regular mortgage. You remain responsible for property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and maintenance — failure to maintain these can trigger the loan to become due.
When you pass away, the loan becomes due. Your heirs can repay the balance and keep the home, or sell the home and keep any equity above the loan balance. Because it's a non-recourse loan, heirs are never responsible for amounts exceeding the home's value — the FHA insurance covers any shortfall.
Yes — it's a federal requirement. You must complete a session with a HUD-approved reverse mortgage counselor before you can apply. This counseling ensures you understand the program, costs, and alternatives. We help you locate and schedule a HUD-approved counselor in the Charlotte area.
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