Reverse Mortgage Calculator
Available proceeds, accruing balance and what is left for heirs.
How this number is built
Doing it by hand
Step 1
Confirm eligibility: age, primary residence, and sufficient equity.
Step 2
Note that any existing mortgage must be repaid from the proceeds first.
Step 3
Compare the upfront costs against a home equity line or downsizing.
Step 4
Model the balance over your realistic time in the home to see what remains for heirs.
What people ask next
Can I lose the house?
Yes, if you stop paying property tax, insurance, or fail to maintain it as your primary residence.
What do heirs inherit?
Whatever equity remains after the balance is repaid. They can repay the loan and keep the home, or sell it.
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