How Arkansas Reverse Mortgages Work

If you are tired of having to worry about money and want to be able to enjoy your retirement, then an Arkansas reverse mortgage may be a viable solution for you. However, before you decide about whether or not a reverse mortgage is right for you, it’s important that you learn as much as you can about how they work so that you can make an informed decision. Once you learn the basics about reverse mortgages and how they work, then you can decide for yourself if getting one is the right move for you.

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You Have to Meet Certain Requirements to Qualify in AR

If you want a reverse mortgage there are certain requirements that you have to meet. First of all, you have to be at least 62 years old. Second of all, you have to either own your home outright or have a low balance on your mortgage. You also have to demonstrate that you can financially take care of your home – that you will continue paying taxes and insurance – and that you understand the financial obligations involved by meeting with a housing counselor.

You Get to Keep Your Arkansas Home for As Long as You Want to Live in It

When you get a reverse mortgage, you aren’t agreeing to leave your home or sell your home. You can stay in your home for as long as you want to, provided that you’re paying taxes and insurance and are living in the home full time. The most common concern regarding reverse mortgages is that people are afraid they will end up losing their house. This is absolutely not true, and you never have to worry about making any payments until the time comes for you to leave.

You Can Withdraw Money Out of The Equity in Your Home

Not only will a reverse mortgage allow you to stop making any mortgage payments that you are currently making, but it will also allow you to withdraw money from the equity in your home. That’s right, all of those payments you have been making for years will finally pay off when you can unlock all of that money to improve your quality of life. You can use that money to make repairs to the house, do renovations, even remodel your home. If you have bills you have been having trouble paying, then you can use the money you get from your reverse mortgage to pay them. It’s your money you can use it however you want to.

Your Heirs Still Benefit When You Pass Away

Another major concern that people have is that getting a reverse mortgage is selfish and that it will deprive their heirs when they pass away. The truth is that when your time does come, your loved ones will have quite a few options that will benefit them financially. They can pay back the money owed on the reverse mortgage then either keep or sell the home. Or, they can sell them home then use some of the proceeds to pay back the Arkansas reverse mortgage while still netting a nice financial windfall at the same time.

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Arkansas Reverse Mortgage Lenders

Lender Loans Total Principal Limit
AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP 1,095 184,601,500
WELLS FARGO 980 141,433,914
FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC 637 94,204,450
ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE LLC 631 90,842,480
FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORP 362 43,065,480
LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS INC 213 28,088,500
UNITY MORTGAGE CORP 194 13,457,864
NOSARI HOME MORTGAGE INC 188 34,787,500
BANK OF AMERICA 168 26,931,680
METLIFE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 153 20,457,350
REVERSE MORTGAGE USA INC 143 18,956,728
FIRST CONTINENTAL MTG CORP 118 12,392,844
MOORE MORTGAGE INC 118 20,990,120
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC. 103 25,672,750
REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC 100 13,069,777
GENERATION MORTGAGE COMPANY 97 13,969,410
1ST AA REVERSE MORTGAGE INC 93 13,420,450
DELTA TRUST MORTGAGE INC 89 17,164,800
SEATTLE MORTGAGE COMPANY 81 9,567,160
GRIFFIN FINANCIAL MORTGAGE LLC 76 9,078,580

Since 2012

Lender Loans Total Principal Limit
AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP 1,005 171,187,850
ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE LLC 380 55,633,450
LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS INC 202 26,429,000
FINANCE OF AMERICA REVERSE LLC 152 34,478,100
MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC. 103 25,672,750
NOSARI HOME MORTGAGE INC 90 18,025,300
REVERSE MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC 80 10,306,977
PROFICIO MORTGAGE VENTURES LLC 71 10,649,700
REVERSE MORTGAGE USA INC 66 9,477,800
LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC 64 16,227,501

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Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates Arkansas

Current Rates

Date Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate
2019-01-01 4.68% 4.70%
2019-02-01 4.87% 5.48%
2019-03-01 NA 4.91%
2019-04-01 NA 5.12%
2019-05-01 NA 4.61%
2019-06-01 4.93% 5.30%
2019-07-01 NA 4.51%
2019-08-01 NA 4.50%
2019-09-01 NA 4.45%
2019-10-01 NA 4.61%
2019-11-01 NA 4.96%
2019-12-01 NA 4.74%
2020-01-01 NA 4.36%
2020-02-01 NA 4.33%
2020-03-01 NA 4.66%
2020-04-01 NA 3.54%
2020-05-01 NA 3.46%
2020-06-01 NA 3.69%
2020-07-01 NA 3.37%
2020-08-01 NA 3.17%
2020-09-01 3.31% 3.27%
2020-10-01 NA 3.33%
2020-11-01 3.18% 3.45%
2020-12-01 3.06% 2.92%
2021-01-01 NA 3.00%
2021-02-01 NA 2.84%
2021-03-01 NA 2.74%
2021-04-01 2.99% 2.38%
2021-05-01 NA 2.34%
2021-06-01 NA 2.34%
2021-07-01 NA 2.23%
2021-08-01 NA 2.39%
2021-09-01 NA 2.19%
2021-10-01 3.06% 2.64%
2021-11-01 NA 2.53%
2021-12-01 NA 2.55%
2022-01-01 NA 2.54%
2022-02-01 NA 2.86%
2022-03-01 NA 3.16%
2022-05-01 NA 4.02%
2022-04-01 3.31% 3.29%
2022-06-01 NA 3.91%
2022-07-01 NA 4.38%
2022-08-01 5.43% 5.05%
2022-09-01 NA 5.66%
2022-10-01 NA 6.01%
2022-11-01 NA 7.07%
2022-12-01 NA 6.97%
2023-01-01 NA 7.08%
2023-02-01 NA 7.20%
2023-03-01 7.43% 7.37%
2023-04-01 NA 7.16%
2023-05-01 NA 6.94%
2023-06-01 7.06% 7.48%
2023-07-01 NA 7.70%
2023-08-01 NA 7.53%
2023-09-01 NA 7.85%
2023-10-01 NA 7.73%
2023-11-01 NA 7.82%
2023-12-01 NA 7.74%
2024-01-01 NA 7.51%
2024-02-01 NA 7.60%
2024-03-01 NA 7.30%
2024-04-01 NA 7.46%
2024-05-01 NA 7.52%
2024-06-01 NA 7.64%
2024-07-01 NA 7.69%
2024-08-01 NA 7.24%
2024-09-01 NA 6.96%

Historic Rates

Date Fixed Rate Adjustable Rate
2016-01-01 5.06% 3.38%
2016-02-01 4.33% 3.66%
2016-03-01 5.06% 3.86%
2016-04-01 5.05% 3.82%
2016-05-01 4.99% 4.03%
2016-06-01 NA 4.04%
2016-07-01 5.06% 4.07%
2016-08-01 5.04% 4.19%
2016-09-01 NA 4.40%
2016-10-01 5.06% 4.49%
2016-11-01 5.06% 4.50%
2016-12-01 4.74% 4.66%
2017-01-01 4.96% 4.82%
2017-02-01 5.06% 4.63%
2017-03-01 5.06% 4.58%
2017-04-01 5.06% 4.51%
2017-05-01 5.06% 4.45%
2017-06-01 5.06% 4.37%
2017-07-01 5.06% 4.41%
2017-08-01 5.06% 4.46%
2017-09-01 5.06% 4.57%
2017-10-01 5.06% 4.55%
2017-11-01 NA 4.57%
2017-12-01 NA 4.60%
2018-01-01 4.92% 4.67%
2018-02-01 NA 4.56%
2018-03-01 NA 4.65%
2018-04-01 5.06% 4.78%
2018-05-01 4.56% 4.62%
2018-06-01 4.43% 4.76%
2018-07-01 4.50% 4.74%
2018-08-01 NA 4.74%
2018-09-01 4.31% 4.87%
2018-10-01 NA 4.76%
2018-11-01 4.31% 4.67%
2018-12-01 4.31% 5.01%

Top Cities in Arkansas by Total HECM Loans Originated

Rank City Zip Total
1 HOT SPRINGS 71913 242
2 MOUNTAIN HOME 72653 223
3 HOT SPRINGS VILLA 71909 186
4 BELLA VISTA 72715 175
5 ROGERS 72756 146
6 JONESBORO 72401 135
7 LITTLE ROCK 72204 128
8 BELLA VISTA 72714 126
9 HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE 71909 118
10 TEXARKANA 71854 108
11 SPRINGDALE 72762 107
12 LITTLE ROCK 72206 103
13 HOT SPRINGS 71901 103
14 SHERWOOD 72120 98
15 HARRISON 72601 93
16 SPRINGDALE 72764 91
17 JACKSONVILLE 72076 90
18 FORT SMITH 72903 87
19 ROGERS 72758 87
20 LITTLE ROCK 72209 86
21 VAN BUREN 72956 84
22 LITTLE ROCK 72205 83
23 PINE BLUFF 71603 77
24 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 72118 76
25 BENTONVILLE 72712 75
26 CABOT 72023 72
27 PARAGOULD 72450 71
28 FAYETTEVILLE 72701 70
29 NORTH LITTLE ROCK 72116 68
30 BENTON 72015 66

AR HECM Housing Counselors

CREDIT COUNSELING OF ARKANSAS
1111 E ZION RD
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703-5013
(479) 521-8877
http://www.ccoacares.com

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