What are some of the unique features of a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a “non-recourse loan”, meaning that the borrowers have no personal liability for the loan, so responsibility for repayment is transferred from the borrower to the home. Since the home itself is the collateral used for satisfying the debt, neither the borrowers, their heirs or the estate can ever get a bill at the end for any mortgage balance due. A reverse mortgage always results in improved cash flow, and cash flow is one of the primary challenges in retirement. With sufficient equity, senior homeowners have flexibility in how they receive the loan proceeds. For instance, they can take a lump sum cash payment at closing, which can be invested or spent any way the homeowner chooses. They could also opt for a term payment for a specific number of months, at a targeted monthly payment amount, for the purposes such as delaying social security in order to increase their monthly payments later on. Another alternative is a “tenure” or permanent monthly payment to the homeowner every month, for as long as they live in the home as their primary residence, pay their property taxes and homeowner’s insurance on time, and maintain their home. Finally, a senior homeowner could start a reverse line of credit, with the unique feature that the untapped, available balance grows at the note rate plus ½%... with the result that the available line of credit to draw on can get significantly larger over time. To find out more, call a C2 certified reverse mortgage specialist today. Reverse Mortgage Lender, Pasadena California 🏠 You can also find us here – SMPL Mortgage - smplmortgage.com BorrowSmartReverse - https://borrowsmartreverse.com/ SMPL Education - smpleducation.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnthompson_mortgageexpert/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/3MinuteMortgage Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mortgageloansLA/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnthompsonlender/ 🏠 About us – As a leading residential mortgage broker based in Southern California, we are dedicated to providing our clients and partners with comprehensive education and guidance. Our focus on financial wellness and mortgage-specific knowledge enables us to deliver unparalleled support and expertise to individuals seeking to make informed decisions about their finances. To achieve this, we offer a range of educational resources, including live classes and virtual sessions via Zoom, as well as an On-Demand format for convenient access to information. Our commitment to education and personalized service sets us apart as a trusted advisor and valued resource in the mortgage industry. As we look to the future, we recognize the importance of utilizing digital tools and platforms to reach a wider audience and provide even greater value to our clients. We remain dedicated to our mission of empowering individuals and helping them achieve their financial goals, and look forward to continued growth and success. Our Founder John Thompson, Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional, Mortgage Advisor, FOUNDER Throughout his career, John has been passionate about helping clients design and implement a mortgage plan that helps them achieve life goals. At SMPL Mortgage, the entire team is dedicated to that very ideal. Entering the Industry in 1991, John began his career at the bottom, gathering and inputting client data for analysis. This early hands-on knowledge of the mortgage process, from the “ground up” gives him an insight that many in the industry never receive. An Alumnus of the University of Southern California, John earned a degree in International Finance. As an entrepreneur both in the mortgage industry and other businesses, John gained valuable “real world’ experience and perspective. This combination of education and experience make John and his Team uniquely qualied to understand, advise and relate to clients’ goals and needs today and in the future. John soon discovered that most client interaction was essentially teaching around nance and life. He teaches groups, companies and individuals about money and life and how simple decisions impact every area, intentional or otherwise. In 2007, he was invited to join the faculty of the National Institute of Financial Education, a non prot with the goal of “Simple, Fast and Fun” financial education for all. John co-authored the book Borrow Smart Repay Smart® with noted financial expert Todd Ballenger. He spends his time advising clients and teaching online and in person to consumers, financial and real estate professionals. John spent many years overseas before moving to the San Gabriel Valley, where he, his wife Tina and three sons make their home today. When John isn’t busy at work, you might find him playing volleyball or creating something new, working in the community or just spending quality time with his family. 🏠 Channel tags - #financialplanning #reversemortgage #SMPLMortgage