Reverse Mortgage for Purchase
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Example and Basics
FAQs
Comparison to Other Options
Comparison to Other Options
| Reverse Mortgage | Forward Mortgage | 100% Cash Down | |
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* Although not required, it is best practice is to get an independant appraisal to make sure that you get a fair deal on the purchase price of the house. |
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| Monthly Payments | No | Yes | No |
| Income Requirements | No | Yes | No |
| Credit Requirements | No | Yes | No |
| Appraisal | Yes | Yes | No* |
| Debt to Income Requirements | No | Yes | No |
| Loan to Value Requirements | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pre-Payment Penalties | No | Typically. Be very careful. | No |
| Recap | Saves a second closing. | Due to the current credit crunch, it's hard to get a good deal. | If you've got it, this will be the least expensive. You can always get a reverse mortgage later. |


















