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I am 68 my wife is 54 can she be taken off title for a reverse mortage

by jhssr1_510_209 from Georgetown, Delaware. May 24th 2013 Reply


Yoni Rappaport (YoniRappaport)
#103 ranked lender in New York - 13 contributions

She can be taken off, and when she is 62 you can refinance and put her back on.

May 24th 2013
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Dave Metsker (DaveMetsker)
#35 ranked lender in Oregon - 2,318 contributions

Sorry, most HECM lenders will not allow this, since January 2013. There are legal challenges in the court system now, where a younger spouse, who was removed from title as you suggest, is suing to retain the reverse mortgage, after the death of the older spouse. Since the equity protection of the lender, and the insurance exposure by FHA, are both calculated on the life expectancy of the borrower(s), these challenges could compromise the risk assessment associated with the loan.

May 24th 2013
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yes you can....Please call me at 302-894-9111 this is my office number and my cell is 302-559-8625

May 25th 2013
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Neil Sweren (neilsweren)
#58 ranked lender in Maryland - 4 contributions

While some lenders no longer allow "non-borrowing spouses" we along with a few others still allow it with proper disclosure and counseling. Another comment mentioned that you can add her back later however there is no guarantee that you will have sufficient equity at that time to qualify.

May 26th 2013
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Eric Blossman NMLS 211144 (eblossman)
#113 ranked lender in Texas - 63 contributions

This will depend upon the state you are located in. I would call a local Reverse specialist.

May 27th 2013
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Raymond Denton (Raymond)
#10 ranked lender in Ohio - 224 contributions

Yes. As of February 1st, most Lenders won't allow that combination, but there are two Investors that still do, and only one of them does it without Investor Overlays (me).

Jun 1st 2013
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