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The Reverse Mortgage Process
        I will lose my house if I exhaust
        my loan funds.                                             Call Today
        No. You cannot lose your home as long as you               A licensed reverse mortgage professional will
        continue to comply with your loan terms, such as           help you assess whether a reverse mortgage
        maintaining your home and paying your property             or another home equity solution can help you
        taxes and homeowners insurance.                            achieve a better retirement.

        I will be restricted on how I can use my                   Counseling and Application
        reverse mortgage proceeds.                                 A HUD-certified counselor will help you
        No. You can use the proceeds for almost                    understand how a reverse mortgage works
        any purpose.                                               and evaluate whether the loan is a good
                                                                   fit for your situation.
        I will be taxed on my loan amount.
                                                                   Processing and Approval
        No. Because a reverse mortgage is a loan,                  After your home appraisal has been completed,
                        your proceeds are not taxed.               it will be attached as part of your loan application
                                                                   and submitted for underwriting review.


                                                                   Closing
                                                                   If all underwriting conditions have been met, a
                             Pick up the phone                     closing agent will contact you to sign the final
                             and call us today.                    documents and discuss any funding questions
                                                                   you might have.

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