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REVERSE MORTGAGES | What you NEED TO KNOW | Pros and Cons

Episode Summary

The Untapped Potential of Reverse Mortgages! In this insightful episode of Realty Bytes, host and realtor, Evelyn Lopes sits down with guest, Corina Murphy, a seasoned Mortgage Broker and Team Lead with Premiere Mortgage, to unravel the complexities and potentials of reverse mortgages in Canada. Aimed at homeowners aged 55 and older, reverse mortgages are a rapidly growing financial tool in Canada, allowing individuals to leverage their home's equity for a more financially secure future. Corina, leveraging her extensive expertise, shares her insights on the topic, highlighting how these special loans, secured against a home's value, can transform home equity into tax-free cash. The duo dives deep into the benefits and requirements of reverse mortgages. The key points of discussion revolve around the rising home values, improved cash flow, and the ability to bridge the gap to a comfortable retirement. Corina also covers the eligibility criteria, making it easier for potential applicants to understand if they qualify. In their candid conversation, they also touch upon the various fees involved, giving listeners a comprehensive understanding of the costs associated with reverse mortgages. The podcast goes a step further and explores the myriad ways to utilize the funds obtained from a reverse mortgage. From improving your monthly cash flow, making home modifications, paying off existing debts, investing in rental properties, establish a living inheritance for your children or grandchildren, to completing a bucket list, the possibilities are extensive. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to unlock their home's financial potential. It empowers listeners with a solid understanding of reverse mortgages, helping them make informed financial decisions for a comfortable future. Tune in and let Evelyn Lopes and Corina Murphy guide you through this often-misunderstood but powerful financial tool.

Episode Notes

TIME STAMPS

• Introduction- Reverse Mortgages (00:50-1:12): Evelyn introduces Corina and sets the stage for the conversation, shedding light on the topic of reverse mortgages.
   
• Understanding Reverse Mortgages in Canada 0(1:37- 2;05): Corina explains what reverse mortgages are in the Canadian context. 
   
• What is a Reverse Mortgage and Who is it for? (2:08 -2:36): Understand the meaning of a reverse mortgage and who it is for. 
   
• Qualifications for a Reverse Mortgage (2:38 - 4:35): What are the qualifications for a reverse mortgage.
   
• How Reverse Mortgages works and how it can potentially benefit you (4:46 - 7:30): Corina explains how a reverse mortgage works and various uses for a reverse mortgage that can potentially benefit your situation.
   
• Practical Uses of a Reverse Mortgage (9:00-11:40): Evelyn and Corina explore the many ways funds from a reverse mortgage can be used, from home improvements and paying off debts, to fulfilling personal dreams and securing financial stability.
   
• Qualifications for a Reverse Mortgage (11:40 -12:33): Find out what some of the qualifications are for a reverse mortgage from age, to maximum loan amounts and more.
   
• Two Types of Reverse Mortgage set-ups (12:50 - 13:35): Learn about the two types of reverse mortgage set ups- lump sum payments and monthly payments.
   
• Terms within a Reverse Mortgage(15:20 - 16:03): Learn about term options. 
   
• Costs associated with a Reverse Mortgage (16:30 -17:50): What are the costs associated with setting up a reverse mortgage and how are they paid.
   
• Practical Advice regarding Reverse Mortgages (17:51 - 20:58): Evelyn and Corina provide some practical advice and tips surrounding reverse mortgages.
   
• Guest Contact Information (20:59 - 21:39) Contact information for guest Corina Murphy, mortgage Broker and Team Lead with Premiere Mortgage. 
   
• Conclusion and Key Takeaways The episode provides a greater understanding of Reverse Mortgages in Canada, the uses, qualifications and costs, emphasizing the power and potential of reverse mortgages.
   

Call to Action: Visit the Realty Bytes website for additional resources on reverse mortgages and the accompanying blog - REVERSE MORTGAGES CANADA: Unlocking the Value of Your Home Equity

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Contact information:
Corina Murphy
416-884-1428
corina@premieremortgage.ca

Evelyn Lopes | The Evelyn Lopes Realty Team | iPro Realty Brokerage
905-965-5902
evelyn@evelynlopes.com