Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) in the News.

A Happy Condo Owner with a Proprietary Reverse Mortgage

In last month’s newsletter, we announced significant improvements to our Platinum Program, a non-FHA product for clients with higher home values. In this borrower story, The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA) highlights how private mortgages can help more homeowners, such as owners of condos. Because many of these properties do not meet the strict guidelines of a traditional reverse mortgage, private alternatives are becoming more popular.

To learn more about Platinum, Longbridge’s Proprietary Reverse Mortgage Program, contact us at 855-246-1765, visit our advisor website or try our user-friendly reverse mortgage calculator.

Growing Number of Seniors Rely on Reverse Mortgages to Finance Home Care

Home care remains among the most preferred option for the older population, according to this recent article. However, the average national monthly cost of in-home care hovers around $4,004 per month, according to the most recent Genworth Cost of Care Survey. That’s more than $40,000 per year, with seniors living older than ever before.  

Given the cost, it’s no surprise a growing number of seniors are turning to their houses for help paying for staying in them. Read the full article here.

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