I frequently find myself answering the same questions, so I have decided to begin a “Weekly Scenario” post. If you have a question, let me know and I’ll address it in a future “Weekly Scenario.”
Question:
I am going through a divorce and want to stay in the home where I raised my children. However, I don’t have enough money to pay off my ex-husband’s “portion of the marital share.” Can a reverse mortgage potentially help me?
Answer:
Yes. Here are some things to note:
1) There are no restrictions on how you use the proceeds from a reverse mortgage. You may indeed use the proceeds to pay the portion of the marital share due your ex-husband.
2) Under today’s guidelines, to make a reverse mortgage work the homeowner must have a minimum of approximately 50% equity in the home. However, depending upon the terms of your Property Settlement Agreement you might need to have a home that currently has a small outstanding “forward” (traditional) mortgage.
3) Many family law attorneys are not familiar with the reverse mortgage program. It may be of benefit for you to ask your attorney to speak directly with your reverse mortgage loan officer.
If you have questions regarding reverse mortgage, give me a call or shoot me an email. I always love hearing from you.
Laurie
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