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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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I'll let the lenders here speak to this.

Personally, I haven't suggested it before but, I've been asked and I only have one lender that does them so, I refer them to her. She's never felt the reverse mortgage was a fit for the ones who have inquired though.

Feb 27, 2019 05:27 AM
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Michael Jacobs
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I have not. It's a personal decision best handled by a professional skilled in their job.

 

Feb 27, 2019 05:14 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Lender, financial advisor advise on that. I can provide those resources but that's as far as I go.

Feb 27, 2019 04:27 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
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I don't. I don't suggest any kinds of mortgages to my clients. If they are looking for financing information or assistance I refer them to my top lenders.

Feb 27, 2019 03:54 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I have although the number of instances are rare when these become the only alternative available. It all sounds great until their true cost is evaluated. This bitter pill is very hard to swallow.

Feb 27, 2019 12:40 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I never suggest it unless I have given them all the options. It's not my job.

I will say that often times 'the kids' are upset because this is the parents actually living off their equity. When they do this, obviously it's less for the kids to inherit. You really see some nastiness from the kids on how the parents money is already 'theirs' even though they are alive.

Feb 27, 2019 05:52 AM
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
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Never have

Feb 27, 2019 04:14 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
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No, That is a very personal decision and what is the desired outcome?

Feb 27, 2019 02:44 AM
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Chuck Willman
Chuck Willman - Alpine, UT
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I have only had one extreme case where it may have been an option for a person in a hardship. The "gotchas" are plenty. Fortunately they managed to receive a gift that was able to tide them over until they found employment.

Feb 27, 2019 02:33 AM
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Bob Crane
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NO!

I think that most of these prey on our seniors and I would never want to be a part of this.

Feb 27, 2019 10:15 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

When the product should be considered.

Many seniors have lots of equity and an inadequate income. The benefits are a better quality of life when funds are available.

Feb 27, 2019 06:42 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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NO...great for the moment and going in but then....dum de dum dum

Feb 27, 2019 06:06 AM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
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I do not. 

Feb 27, 2019 05:54 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
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I would never suggest that.. that would be irresponsible of me.  I'm not a financial planner and know nothing about reverse mortgages.  I would refer them to their accountant, financial planner or their bank.

Feb 27, 2019 05:37 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
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It takes the right person and the right situation for a reverse mortgage to work well. Often someone who owns the home outright, who is retired, little income but wants to stay in their home. The money then is used to pay taxes and upkeep of the home. Not go and buy a motorhome. 

Feb 27, 2019 05:07 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
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It is a unique solution to a real problem.

However, finding someone who lives in the assurance their plans for the future will not change significantly is difficult.

Imagine moving into a house, paying about 60-70% of value and never making a mortgage payment. For some, that could appear as an advantage. For those who have always moved into communities where they always found bad neighbors, this would be a real and costly disadvantage.

An agent would be well advised to have an array of solutions to suggest to a buyer or seller as compared to referring them to their 'trusted' lender and letting that lender determine the outcome.

Feb 27, 2019 05:06 AM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
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I would refer them to a lender or financial advisor.  

Feb 27, 2019 11:29 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Never.

Feb 27, 2019 07:21 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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No from these lips

Feb 27, 2019 06:43 AM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I don't suggest ANY mortgage to my clients, it's not my job.

Feb 27, 2019 06:33 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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If I were asked I would refer them to someone who knows more about that subject then I do.

Feb 27, 2019 06:00 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
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No. Family should decide that.

Feb 27, 2019 04:09 AM
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Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
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Only once or twice and to folks that have no other heirs. And I suggest they speak with the proper people

Feb 27, 2019 11:58 AM
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Carol Williams
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The stories I've heard from people who got into them have not been good. 

Feb 27, 2019 10:18 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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I would suggest they speak to a professional lender about it just to make some decisions ....

Feb 27, 2019 09:18 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Reverse mortgages can be a good thing for some homeowners. The advantages and disadvantages are too many to cover here. Potential reverse mortgage borrowers definitely need to be counseled by a professional with the clients best interests in mind.

Feb 27, 2019 07:54 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
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No.  Not a fan of them.  Supposedly they've gotten better over the years, but it's not something that my clients have a need for.

Feb 27, 2019 07:48 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Once in a blue moon, but more often than not I refer them to my Reverse Mortgage expert.

Feb 27, 2019 07:41 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I don't suggest any type of loans to my clients.  I refer them to professionals who knoe\w about these products better than me.

Feb 27, 2019 07:31 AM
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Sam Shueh
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Let the borrowers decide. 

Feb 27, 2019 07:03 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Manuel,

No.  and I agree with Michael Jacobs 

Feb 27, 2019 06:17 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
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No. I agree with Corinne Guest and Michael Jacobs 

Feb 27, 2019 07:53 PM
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Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
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No, I  have not. 

Feb 27, 2019 05:10 PM
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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
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I have never met anyone who has done a Reverse Mortgage who thought it was a good idea after-the-fact.

 

Feb 27, 2019 04:28 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

If they don't have enough Cash Flow at retirement

Feb 27, 2019 03:10 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
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It can be suitable for: Person who has equity in their home but small income or income that doesn't meet their needs. They can live off the home's equity as long as they reside in the property. REverse is an expensive line of credit that is easy to qualify for.

Other products that might work: 

Offset Mortgage with drawing line ( we have an All in One loan which is cheaper than a reverse and they can draw for 30 years. 

or

traditional HELOC is inexpensive but they make payments out of the line and the time is shorter

or

Sell and live off the cash

Feb 27, 2019 01:56 PM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
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It could really benefit some depending on the situation.

Oct 03, 2019 12:01 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I am not a lender, and don't suggest loan products.

Mar 09, 2019 10:34 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

HELL NO!

My parents did one and cost them over 20%

Mar 04, 2019 06:38 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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I refer them to one of my lenders that do them.

 

Mar 03, 2019 08:46 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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The fees are outrageous and the heirs may not be happy, but there may be times when such an instrument might make sense.

Mar 01, 2019 10:30 AM