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I am 57, can I get a reverse mortgage or something similar. I own my home (no mortgag) and the approx appraised value is $700,000.

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Post Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:04 am    Post subject: I am 57, can I get a reverse mortgage or something similar.
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I am 57 yrs old and want to know If I can apply for a reverse mortgage or any other mortgage vehicle that works similarly. I own my home (no mortgage) and the approximate appraised value is $700,000.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:39 am    Post subject:
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the minimum age requirement is 62 for a reverse mortgage.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:47 am    Post subject:
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You may pull some cash-out of the property now to assist you in paying your bills to hold you over until you are eligible for a reverse mortgage. I hope this helps...
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:56 am    Post subject:
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i thought of suggesting that also, but demurred. depending on the actual need, it might be a valuable idea.
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