Articles about reverse mortgages from Choice One Mortgage. For program details and requirements, see our HECM reverse mortgage page.
A reverse mortgage can pay off your mortgage, give you a line of credit, or keep your low first-mortgage rate in place. Here is how the FHA HECM and HomeSafe loans differ, with seven California scenarios showing which one fits.
A reverse second mortgage lets homeowners 55 and older borrow against their equity with no new monthly payment, while the low-rate first mortgage stays in place. Here is how it compares with a HELOC, a cash-out refinance and a HECM, with five California scenarios.