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According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the number of HECM loan originations in Berlin Michigan and elsewhere insured by the Federal Housing Administration rose from 7,923 in fiscal year 1999 to 112,013 in 2008, representing an increase of more than 1,300%. HUD anticipates that the number of HECM originations will rise significantly in 2009 due in part to an increase in HECM loan limits from $362,790 to $625,500.

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Lenders generally charge an origination fee, a mortgage insurance premium (for federally-insured HECMs), and other closing costs for a reverse mortgage. Lenders in Berlin Michigan also may charge servicing fees during the term of the mortgage. The lender sometimes sets these fees and costs, although origination fees for HECM reverse mortgages currently are dictated by law. The amount you owe on a reverse mortgage grows over time. Interest is charged on the outstanding balance and added to the amount you owe each month. That means your total debt increases as the loan funds are advanced to you and interest on the loan accrues.

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Although lenders offer their own proprietary products, 90 percent of all reverse mortgages in Berlin Michigan 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.

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Although some reverse mortgages have fixed rates, most have variable rates that are tied to a financial index: they are likely to change with market conditions. Reverse mortgages in Berlin Michigan can use up all or some of the equity in your home, and leave fewer assets for you and your heirs. Most reverse mortgages have a "non-recourse" clause, which prevents you or your estate from owing more than the value of your home when the loan is repaid.

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If you do not understand the cost or features of a reverse mortgage or any other product offered to you in Berlin Michigan -- 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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