If your home is paid off or at least halfway there, it might be a smart move to get cash for the equity in your house, aka, a reverse mortgage. There are no restrictions or rules on what to do with the extra cash. You can take it in regular monthly installments, as a line of credit, or as a lump sum.
According to Zacks, “Typically, you can take about 60 percent of your equity in a reverse mortgage. There must be enough left over to cover closing costs, which are due in advance and can run as much as 5 percent of your home’s value.”
How Much Is My House Worth?
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Buy or Sell a Luxury Home in the Phoenix Valley
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