Act quickly. If you delay, or ignore the notice, you could eventually be forced to leave your home.
Keeping current on your property taxes and homeowners insurance is a condition of your reverse mortgage. If you get behind, you are considered “in default” on your reverse mortgage. Default means that you are not meeting the requirements you agreed to when you took out the loan. Unless you take steps to “cure,” or fix your default, your loan could get foreclosed on and you could be evicted.
If you can afford to pay your taxes or insurance, do it right away. Find out where to send your payment. You may need to submit your payment to your reverse mortgage company or directly to the tax authority or insurance company.
If you can’t afford to pay your taxes and/or insurance, you should see a reverse mortgage foreclosure prevention counselor. This special type of counseling is free. It could help you make the best choice for you.
To find a specialist counselor, call one of the five national counseling agencies and ask for HECM foreclosure prevention counseling:
- CredAbility: (888) 395-2664
- Money Management International: (866) 765-3328
- National Council on the Aging: (800) 510-0301
- National Foundation for Credit Counseling: (866) 363-2227