Vermont Reverse Mortgage

If you’re a senior and you live in the state of Vermont in a home that you own, a specialized financial instrument call the Vermont reverse mortgage may allow you to access the money you need to live on during retirement.

Reverse Mortgage Vermont Information

Reverse mortgages in Vermont are unique loans that convert home equity into spendable capital.  If you’re over the age of 62 and you own a home, you’re likely eligible to take out one of these loans.  You must have a significant amount of equity in your home, more than the amount of debt remaining on your current mortgage, but this is not often an obstacle for seniors, many of whom have owned their homes for decades.

Your lender buys the rights to own your equity and pays you an equivalent amount of cash in exchange for this equity, minus expenses. You can use this cash in any way you want.  Spend it to cover medical bills, living expenses, or other debt obligations.  The money is yours, sourced from your own home equity.  Learn more about the advantages of this loan program by reading as much reverse mortgage information as you can and by contacting a lender in our network to discuss your options.

You can arrange to receive the funds from your reverse mortgage in any of the following ways.

• You can get the money whenever you need it through a customized cline of credit.  This is best if your financial needs are prone to variance from month to month.
• You can get the money as tax free income once per month, in installments paid to you by your lender.  This closely mimics Social Security and other income programs, making the money easier to manage for many seniors.
• You can receive the full payment all at once, as a lump sum, immediately after you sign on the dotted line to close the loan deal.  This is best if you plan to reinvest the money into something else or purchase a different home.

You can combine any of these options, too.  If you need some money right away but want to manage the rest of it through a credit line, you can do this.  Other combinations are available as well.

You don’t have to worry about losing your home in a reverse mortgage.  These mortgages are unlike other loans.  Your lender owns your equity, not your home.  You can live in your home without making any payments on the reverse mortgage for as long as you want.

You only have to pay the loan back if you decide to sell the home or you choose to move into a new home.  If you remain in your home until you pass away, the responsibility of paying off the reverse mortgage debt transfers to whoever inherits ownership of your home.  This heir can sell the home to pay back the debt.

If you’re curious about how this works, read through the HUD’s Frequently Asked Questions page or get in touch with one of our lenders.

Vermont Reverse Mortgage Lenders

Compare as many different lenders in your part of Vermont as possible.  Why?  It’s simple.  All lenders run different businesses and charge different fees and rates to administer loans.  If you want to get the best deal on your reverse mortgage and access as much of your equity as you can, you’ll need to compare the deals offered by at least four or five lenders to get an idea of what’s available.

Our reverse mortgage checklist explains more about how this process works.

About Vermont

Vermont is noted for its scenery and dairy products.  It is the leader in manufacturing maple syrup.  The state capital is Montpelier, and the largest city is Burlington.  Economically, government, real estate, and durable goods manufacturing create the backbone of the state’s industry, but the beautiful natural environment has led to a significant increase in tourism in recent years.

Burlington, Essex Junction, and Bennington are the largest cities in Vermont and play the largest role in the local economy.  Approximately 19% of the total population of the state is over 62 years of age, and many of these individuals own homes.  This means there are many retirees in Vermont who are eligible to receive reverse mortgages.

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