Larry McAnarney
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How is a reverse mortgage different from a traditional home equity loan or line of credit?

A reverse mortgage offers certain advantages:

With a traditional home equity loan or home equity line of credit, you must make monthly principal and interest payments on the balance while you live in the home — whereas a reverse mortgage has a flexible repayment feature. You can pay as much or as little as you like each month toward principal and interest, or make no monthly loan payment at all. Your reverse mortgage balance, including accrued interest and fees, does not have to be repaid until you pass away or move out, as long as you meet your loan obligations (which includes keeping current with property-related taxes, insurance and upkeep).
If part of your loan is held in a line of credit upon which you may draw, then the unused portion of the line of credit will grow in size each month — giving you access to more available funds as time goes on. The growth rate is equal to the sum of the interest rate plus the annual mortgage insurance premium rate being charged on your loan.
And the lender cannot “freeze” or reduce the line of credit, as long as you fulfill your loan obligations — so it will be there if and when you need it.

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Nervous in the Beginning Larry was very knowledgeable about the processing of the reverse mortgage. He answered all my questions in a way that I could understand each step of the process. I was nervous in the beginning but with Larry helping me step by step in understanding the process, I became very much at ease. I would be more than happy to recommend others who would want to do a reverse mortgage. Again, thank you Larry.

Dorthie A — Feb 6, 2017

Very Helpful and Efficient Larry McAnarney was very helpful and efficient with us in putting together a refinance of our reverse mortgage. He was easy to work with and made this journey a pleasant and expedient task

Dennis & Gretchen P — Nov 22, 2021

Extremely Helpful Larry was extremely helpful throughout the process of my parents’ reverse mortgage. His professional and friendly service made it easier for us to get through what could have been a very laborious ordeal. Communication was easy with him as he was always easy to contact and was very prompt with his responses. I would definitely recommend Larry for reverse mortgage services.

Jessica M — Sep 5, 2024