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Creating your own account allows you to store data, create a “crew list” to email
data to others and if desired, to arrange a “crew meeting” over the internet and
phone.
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US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A division of The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A government sponsored organization, formally known as the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) that buys and sells mortgage loans.
Large banks or mortgage companies that have created their own proprietary Reverse Mortgage loan products.
The amount of funds remaining in a line of credit.
Available on many Reverse Mortgage loans is an "Annualized Growth Rate" feature. This rate approximates the interest rate charged on a Reverse Mortgage loan and it is applied to the unused portion of a borrower's line of credit. It's similar to interest paid on a deposit account and increases the available cash of the credit line over time.
EXAMPLE: A borrower obtains a $200,000 dollar Reverse Mortgage in the form of a line of credit. $20,000 is used at closing to pay closing costs and home repairs, leaving $180,000 dollar balance. Assuming no additional funds are withdrawn, at an annualized growth rate of 7.00%, the line of credit balance grows to $192,600 dollars from $180,000 in one year – a $12,600 increase. The annualized growth rate is in effect for as long as there is an unused credit line amount.
Required government (HUD) mortgage insurance to protect lenders in case of loan defaults. The upfront cost is two percent (2%) of the loan amount, deducted from loan proceeds, and ½ of one percent added to the interest rate.
A monetary penalty added to a loan if it is paid off prior to a specific time frame (i.e. within five years). Prepayment penalties may not be charged in all states. Ask your Silverboat advisor for details in your state.
A loan is secured by property only. The borrower does not personally guarantee the repayment of the loan, and other borrower assets cannot be attached for loan repayment.
An Independent ("third party") HUD approved counselor is required to review Reverse Mortgage options with a prospective Reverse Mortgage borrower.
As you compare Reverse Mortgage loans, look for the loan that provides the highest total loan amount. Remember you don't have to use all the funds available to you. And, you will only be charged interest on the amount taken or used. Obtaining a lesser loan amount now and then attempting to increase that amount later is generally not advisable, as well as costly since this would require another refinance with the associated closing costs.
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