Reverse mortgages for homeowners 55+

Reverse mortgage options for homeowners 55 and older.

Eligible homeowners may be able to turn part of their home equity into loan proceeds to pay off an existing mortgage, improve monthly cash flow, supplement retirement income, make home repairs, arrange in-home care or support other financial goals—all while retaining title to the home.

Some proprietary reverse mortgage programs may begin at age 55. The federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is generally available beginning at age 62.

A simple first look

What could your home make possible?

Answer a few basic questions to see your reverse mortgage estimate. No contact information needed to calculate.

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1. Tell us about your home

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Planning estimate only. Actual proceeds depend on appraisal, rates, spouse eligibility, financial assessment and lender terms. You must keep paying taxes, insurance and applicable HOA charges, maintain the home and meet occupancy requirements.

The essentials

No required monthly principal-and-interest payment does not mean no obligations.

A reverse mortgage is secured by the home. Interest and mortgage insurance accrue, reducing remaining equity over time.

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Access home equity

Proceeds may be structured as available cash, a line of credit, monthly advances or a combination, subject to product rules.

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Keep property charges current

The borrower must continue paying property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA charges and home maintenance.

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Occupy the home

For a standard HECM, the home generally remains the borrower's principal residence and program conditions must continue to be met.

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Complete counseling

HUD-approved counseling is required before an FHA HECM can close. Financial assessment and property eligibility also apply.

Optional: explore the advanced planning calculator

This educational tool uses assumptions you enter. It is not a personalized lender quote.

Working calculator

Reverse mortgage proceeds estimate

Use a lender-provided principal-limit factor for the closest planning estimate.

Calculating…
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Borrower & property

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HECM assumptions

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Estimated closing costs

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Planning scenarios

Wholesale lender network

Compare the structure—not just the headline proceeds.

We can evaluate eligible reverse mortgage programs from these wholesale lending partners. Product availability, rates, margins, credits and underwriting vary.

Wholesale partnerFAR
Wholesale partnerLongbridge
Wholesale partnerSmartfi
Wholesale partnerMutual of Omaha
Wholesale partnerNationwide Equities
Products to discuss

One goal can have several reverse-mortgage paths.

FHA HECM

Federally insured and subject to HUD eligibility, counseling, financial assessment, property and disbursement rules.

HECM for Purchase

Combines a reverse mortgage with borrower funds to buy an eligible new principal residence without a required monthly principal-and-interest payment.

Proprietary / jumbo

Private programs may address higher-value homes or different borrower situations. Terms and protections are lender-specific.

2026 limit source: HUD Mortgagee Letter 2025-22. Program details should be confirmed with current HUD guidance and the selected lender.