Reverse Mortgages
A reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62 and older convert home equity into usable money — or simply eliminate their monthly mortgage payment — while continuing to own and live in the home. No monthly mortgage payment is required; the loan settles later, from the home, when you leave it. Modern reverse mortgages are HUD-counseled and heavily consumer-protected — a planning tool, not a last resort.
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What You Can Use It For
- Eliminating an existing mortgage payment on a fixed income
- Creating monthly income or a standby line of credit from equity
- Funding in-home care, home modifications, or medical costs while aging in place
- Bridging retirement years so other investments can keep growing
Why Borrowers Choose It
- No monthly mortgage payment required — cash flow relief where it matters most
- You keep title and keep living in your home
- No minimum credit score requirement
- Mandatory HUD-approved counseling means every borrower decides informed, not pressured
Program Highlights
- No monthly mortgage payment required
- HUD-approved counseling required — a protection, not a hurdle
- Minimum age 62; owner-occupied only
- No minimum FICO needed
- Property taxes and insurance must be kept current
- Financial assessment qualification required
- SFR, 2–4 units, condo & townhome
Highlights reflect lender program guidelines at the time of writing — programs change, and your terms depend on your full application.
Aging in Place, Locally
Plenty of homeowners around Beattyville, Irvine, and Stanton own their homes outright or nearly so — decades of equity, fixed incomes, and no desire to leave. A reverse mortgage can fund the roof, the ramp, or the in-home help that makes staying possible. And because home condition matters, our repair side can give an honest read on what the house needs before you decide anything.
Common Questions
Does the bank take my house?
No — that’s the most persistent myth. You keep title. The loan is repaid from the home’s value when you sell, move, or pass away; heirs can repay it and keep the house, or sell and keep any remaining equity.
What are my obligations while the loan is open?
Live in the home, keep taxes and insurance paid, and maintain the property. The required financial assessment exists to make sure those obligations fit your budget before the loan is made.
Let’s Talk About Your Loan
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Equal Housing Lender. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Programs, rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice; all applicants are subject to credit and underwriting approval, and not all applicants will qualify. Program details shown reflect available lender guidelines at the time of writing and may differ at application. Consult your accountant about tax matters. The loan programs described on this page are offered by licensed third-party lenders, not by Marcos Gil. Marcos is a licensed Kentucky real estate agent — not a mortgage loan originator — and can introduce you to a licensed loan officer for any program here. Verify any lender or loan officer at NMLS Consumer Access: nmlsconsumeraccess.org.
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