The Disadvantages Of Reverse Mortgages - part 2
by Charles Kirkendall
The third disadvantage is the reverse mortgage payments can affect eligibility for old age pensions, Medicaid, or supplemental Social Security income. Senior's may not even realize this problem until after they already have their reverse mortgage, and only then do they find out that this can have the opposite affect on a seniors finances then what they were trying to accomplish in the first place by taking out the reverse mortgage.
Another disadvantage is the fact that reverse mortgages reduce the value of a senior's assets and estate. This will affect the amount of inheritance received by the borrower's heirs.
How to avoid these hazards
The best way for a senior to avoid these hazards is to be careful when choosing a lender, by obtaining bids from three separate lenders. They should take these contracts to a reverse mortgage counselor for evaluation. This will allow them to accurately evaluate the three contracts before deciding on best one for their situations.
About the author: Charles Kirkendall writes articles on reverse mortages and other senior financial issues. Visit http://reverse.settle-today.com for more information and resources on reverse mortgages.
Copyright (c) Charles Kirkendall
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