What types of reverse mortgage plans are available?

You can choose either an adjustable rate reverse mortgage or a fixed rate mortgage.

For adjustable interest rate mortgages, you can select one of the following methods of receiving your payment:

  • Tenure – equal monthly payments as long as at least one borrower lives and continues to occupy the property as a principal residence.
  • Term – equal monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected.
  • Line of Credit – unscheduled payments at times and in an amount of your choosing, until the line of credit line is exhausted.
  • Modified Tenure – combination of line of credit and scheduled monthly payments for as long as you remain in the home.
  • Modified Term – combination of line of credit plus monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected by the borrower.

If you choose a fixed interest rate mortgages, you will receive a single disbursement lump sum payment when the loan funds. A lump sum disbursement may affect Medicaid eligibility and should be given careful consideration.

The Mortgage Amount Is Based On:

The amount you may borrower will depend on:

  • Age of the youngest borrower on the loan
  • Current interest rate
  • Lesser of appraised value or the HECM FHA mortgage limit of $726,525 or, if used to purchase a home, the sales price 

First Nations has been helping South Carolina seniors with reverse mortgages since 2002. Call us today to discuss which option may be best for you!