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If you are considering a reverse mortgage in Biddeford Maine, shop around. Compare your options and the terms various lenders offer. Learn as much as you can about reverse mortgages before you talk to a counselor or lender. That can help inform the questions you ask that could lead to a better deal.

All About Biddeford Maine Reverse Mortgage Loan Types

An HECM is a reverse mortgage loan product insured by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). While other reverse mortgage loan products exist, the HECM is the most well-known and widely available in Biddeford Maine. It enables eligible homeowners to access the equity in their homes by providing funds (in many instances in a lump sum payment) without incurring a monthly payment burden during their lifetime in the home. To be eligible for an HECM, a borrower must be 62 years or older, own their own property (or have a small mortgage balance), occupy their property as their primary residence, and participate in HECM counseling.

Requirements for a Reverse Mortgage Loan in Biddeford Maine


Although lenders offer their own proprietary products, 90 percent of all reverse mortgages in Biddeford Maine and elsewhere are insured by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Federal Housing Administration, and known as "home equity conversion mortgages," or HECMs.

Understanding Reverse Mortgage Financing

Because you retain title to your home in Biddeford Maine, you are responsible for property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuel, maintenance, and other expenses. If you don’t pay property taxes, carry homeowner’s insurance, or maintain the condition of your home, your loan may become due and payable. Interest on reverse mortgages is not deductible on income tax returns until the loan is paid off in part or whole.

Dealing with Bills.com on a Reverse Mortgage

If you do not understand the cost or features of a reverse mortgage or any other product offered to you in Biddeford Maine -- or if there is pressure or urgency to complete the deal -- walk away and take your business elsewhere. Consider seeking the advice of a family member, friend, or someone else you trust.

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