Larry McAnarney
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How is a reverse mortgage different from a traditional home equity loan or line of credit?

A reverse mortgage offers certain advantages:

With a traditional home equity loan or home equity line of credit, you must make monthly principal and interest payments on the balance while you live in the home — whereas a reverse mortgage has a flexible repayment feature. You can pay as much or as little as you like each month toward principal and interest, or make no monthly loan payment at all. Your reverse mortgage balance, including accrued interest and fees, does not have to be repaid until you pass away or move out, as long as you meet your loan obligations (which includes keeping current with property-related taxes, insurance and upkeep).
If part of your loan is held in a line of credit upon which you may draw, then the unused portion of the line of credit will grow in size each month — giving you access to more available funds as time goes on. The growth rate is equal to the sum of the interest rate plus the annual mortgage insurance premium rate being charged on your loan.
And the lender cannot “freeze” or reduce the line of credit, as long as you fulfill your loan obligations — so it will be there if and when you need it.

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Larry is Very Professional Larry is very Professional, Knowledgeable and highly organized. He handled the entire process to our complete satisfaction. We would definitely recommend him to our family and friends.

Mike & Marie H — Dec 23, 2019

Expertise and Professionalism Undoubtedly an expertise and professionalism in handling my father's reverse mortgage and its logistical challenge of myself being the lead and voice on my father's part. This was complicated by me being based about a 1000 miles away from my Dad but Larry leaped over all obstacles like a real PRO. I truly appreciate his extreme patience throughout this whole process.

Juan V — Nov 12, 2018

Totally Committed to Service and the Custome Going through the hoops for a reverse mortgage was a task. I found Larry McAnarney and he was beyond professional in his willingness to cover every nuance, foresee any possible problems, and SUPER follow through after approval. I can't reommend this service highly enough.

Shaun K — May 22, 2015