HECM Loans – Everything You Need to Know

February 15, 2022

Borrowers are not alone when it comes to understanding reverse mortgages. Plaza understands that a reverse mortgage can be a bit complex for borrowers to comprehend and we are here to assist in making sense of it all!

Put simply, instead of the borrower making a monthly mortgage payment to the lender, with a reverse mortgage the lender makes payments to the borrower. When they sell their home, they repay the loan. This strategy gives senior homeowners the opportunity to tap into the equity of their homes.

The Federal Housing Administration backs one type of reverse mortgage, called a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM). FHA backing gives a sense of security that your borrowers won't be stuck with a huge bill if the loan debt is higher than the home value when they sell. This makes a HECM a popular choice for reverse mortgage strategy.


Read more about HECMs and how they compare with other reverse mortgages.


Find out more about reverse on our website, and reach out to us at Reverse@plazahomemortgage.com. Let’s explore adding this strategy as another option for your borrowers and your business.


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