Your Hometown Reverse Mortgage Consultant residing in Bothell, WA

Your Hometown Reverse Mortgage Consultant residing in Bothell,
WA

Licensed in Washington

Ruth Gillis

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NMLS#422726

Your Hometown Reverse Mortgage Consultant residing in Bothell, WA

Your Hometown Reverse Mortgage Consultant residing in Bothell,
WA

Licensed in Washington

I’m proud to work with a company focused on one thing: educating seniors about reverse mortgages to help them unlock the power of their homes and live a more comfortable retirement. I’m a reverse mortgage professional and honored to serve you.

Your Starting Point to Reverse Mortgages

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

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MYTH: Taxes have to be paid on money received from a reverse mortgage.

Nope! Proceeds from a reverse mortgage are not considered income, and are therefore not income taxable. The money from a reverse mortgage comes from your home’s equity, which already belongs to you, so it’s not considered income. Plus, the interest on a reverse mortgage can be tax-deductible when it’s repaid.*

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MYTH: Your heirs can’t inherit the home with a reverse mortgage.

Nope! You will still be able to pass the home on to your kids. Just like any other mortgage, they can inherit the house. When the loan becomes due, they can decide how to repay the loan balance.

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MYTH: Reverse mortgages should only be used as a last resort.

That’s incorrect! A reverse mortgage is a powerful financial tool that can be an important part of your overall financial plan. From paying off an existing mortgage to delaying Social Security benefits*, or even establishing an emergency line of credit, it’s a flexible product that gives you options.

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MYTH: A reverse mortgage interferes with Social Security and Medicare benefits.

False! Government entitled programs such as Social Security and Medicare are generally not affected by a reverse mortgage – however, need-based programs such as Medicaid may be. Consult a qualified financial advisor or the appropriate government agency to learn more.

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MYTH: Reverse mortgages are expensive.

Here’s the truth – reverse mortgage loan origination costs and interest rates are comparable to those of traditional mortgages. They do not require large out-of-pocket expenses. There are FHA insurance costs that some traditional mortgages don’t require, but the cost is relatively small.

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MYTH: With a reverse mortgage, the bank takes your home.

That’s false! With a reverse mortgage, the homeowner keeps the title to the home in their name, provided they meet their loan obligations, keeping current with property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. The lender simply adds a lien onto the title to guarantee that the money will eventually be paid back when the loan becomes due.

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How it Works

For many Americans, their home is their biggest asset, and the one they have invested the most in throughout their lives. And a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), or "reverse mortgage," can allow senior homeowners to tap into some of this hard-earned home equity – for another source of cash to help fund retirement, counteract the effects of inflation, and live more comfortably. Important Note: When you click on this video, certain personal information may be sent to the video provider (such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). To learn more about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Notice.

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About Me

About Jerry

Hello, my name is Ruth, your Reverse Mortgage Professional. I am honored to be working with the senior community. I have many years of experience in the reverse mortgage space, focusing on Home Equity Conversion Mortgages. I am committed to helping seniors find better retirement solutions and am excited to bring my honesty, compassion, and education to senior homeowners. I bring an in-depth understanding of the reverse mortgage process and how the loan works.

Branch Address: 22722 29th Drive SE Suite 100, Office 108, Bothell, WA 98021; Branch NMLS #: 2361806; Phone #: 206-201-0410

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