Q. My wife and I have missed a few home mortgage payments this year, and we are behind in our property taxes. I heard there is a program that might help us out. Do you know anything about it? We don’t want to lose our home. A. Yes. In California, the program is called the… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Reverse Mortgages
Should We Sell Mom’s Home To Pay For Her Care?
Q. Our mother is in assisted living and may need to go into a nursing home soon. To raise money for her ongoing care, we are thinking of selling her home which is now vacant. Any thoughts as to whether that makes sense? A. Well, here’s the thing: selling mom’s home may undermine her ability… Read More »
Legal Action Plan After a Dementia Diagnosis
Q. My husband was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but still seems to be generally okay. Are there legal steps we should take by way of planning for the future? A. Yes. Once you or loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it is important to take action to get your affairs in order. Here is… Read More »
New Protections for Spouses of Reverse Mortgage Borrowers
Q. I hear that HUD just made some important changes for borrowers of Reverse Mortgage loans to protect the borrowers’ spouses. Do you know anything about that? A. Yes, indeed, and you heard correctly. On May 6, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) issued new rules to govern all Home Equity Conversion Loans… Read More »
Will A Reverse Mortgage Prevent Medi-Cal Qualification?
Q. My wife and I have a Reverse Mortgage on our home. We have already pulled out about $100K on our loan and have another $150K available. If one of us needs nursing home care, will our Reverse Mortgage prevent us from seeking a Medi-Cal subsidy to help with the cost of that care? A. … Read More »
Property Tax Loan Program Helps Seniors and Disabled Remain In Their Homes
Q. Our property taxes are due soon and we worry that we may not be able to pay them, as my wife and I had large care expenses this year. Are there any programs that we might turn to for help? A. Yes. California lawmakers have reinstated a program called the “Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens… Read More »
Action Plan After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Q. My husband was just diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but still seems to be generally okay. Are there legal steps we should take by way of planning for the future? A. Yes. Once you or loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it is important to take action to get your affairs in order. Here is… Read More »
Avoid Surprise When Transferring Encumbered Real Property Into Trust
Q. My wife and I plan on creating a Living Trust and transferring our home and two rental properties into the trust. Each property has a mortgage. Should I anticipate any problems from the lenders? A. Short answer: As to your home, no. As to your rental properties, maybe. Virtually all lenders provide in… Read More »
Alert: Reverse Mortgage Rules About to Tighten
Q. I hear that qualifying for a reverse mortgage will soon become more difficult. Do you know anything about this? A. Yes, beginning March 2, 2015, all persons applying for a reverse mortgage under the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program will need to pass a Financial Assessment. This is new! No longer will reverse… Read More »