Posted on: 21st Apr, 2009 01:01 pm
Can you tell me if I'm making the best decision in the following scenario?:
Three years ago I paid off my 30 yr old house but it needed considerable maintenance and upgrades and pensions covering my monthly living expenses were the only income I had. Torn between a reverse mortgage (I'm 84) or a first mortgage, I went for a 10-year interest only (5.75% fixed but adjustable after 10 yrs) mortgage, due and payable in 7 years. I now have the opportunity to convert that to a P & I 30 yr mortgage at the same rate, making an additional $100 per mo payment. There are no loan fees payable. Either way it's a gamble if I'll ever pay off either loan in my lifetime. Am I doing the right thing by switching to the 30 yr mortgage? Thanks for your help. Incidentally, the value of my house has dropped from $450,000 to $229,000 in the last year.
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Three years ago I paid off my 30 yr old house but it needed considerable maintenance and upgrades and pensions covering my monthly living expenses were the only income I had. Torn between a reverse mortgage (I'm 84) or a first mortgage, I went for a 10-year interest only (5.75% fixed but adjustable after 10 yrs) mortgage, due and payable in 7 years. I now have the opportunity to convert that to a P & I 30 yr mortgage at the same rate, making an additional $100 per mo payment. There are no loan fees payable. Either way it's a gamble if I'll ever pay off either loan in my lifetime. Am I doing the right thing by switching to the 30 yr mortgage? Thanks for your help. Incidentally, the value of my house has dropped from $450,000 to $229,000 in the last year.
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Alley,
How much was the loan for?
How much was the loan for?
Original interest only loan was for $107,000. New P & I loan same amount but just learned interest is lower by .25% (5.5%) Thanks for response.
hi alleyland
i don't think it's a good option to switch to a 30 year mortgage as it is a long period of time. it would be better if you could stick to the current mortgage that you have. if you want to refinance in order to lower the rates, you should go for a 15 year mortgage.
thanks.
i don't think it's a good option to switch to a 30 year mortgage as it is a long period of time. it would be better if you could stick to the current mortgage that you have. if you want to refinance in order to lower the rates, you should go for a 15 year mortgage.
thanks.
Hey...it was me above. I just forgot to log in. :)
i would do a reverse mort seems like your best option
I second SSPINGARN
Yep Reverse is good. but make sure you give some one a QuitClaim or add some one to the deed.
Only thign would be, they will responsible for the loan after your death.
Only thign would be, they will responsible for the loan after your death.