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The reverse mortgage loan process involves several steps that both the lender and homeowner are required to follow in Iowa.
These steps are designed to protect and educatate you so you can make the best informed desicion for your future.
Here are the steps you can expect to go through:
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| 1. Call us or fill in our 'Contact Us' form. |
| Once you submit the form or call us we will ask you a few questions and then route you to a loan officer. |
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| 2. Receive Upfront Education. |
| A loan officer will contact you to answer all your questions and help you pick a reverse mortgage loan product that is right for your situation. |
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| 3. Go to Counseling. |
| Financial counseling from an approved counseling agency will be provided. The agency in Iowa will provide counseling in order to make sure that a reverse mortgage loan is truly your best option. |
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| 4. Application/Disclosure. |
| Fill out the appropriate loan applications we provide. |
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| 5. Processing. |
| As with any loan the home must be appraised and physically inspected. |
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| 6. Underwriting. |
| The loan after all the information is gathered must be approved. |
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| 7. Closing. |
| Sign the loan documents. |
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| 8. Disbursement. |
| You start receiving your checks. |
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| 9. Repayment. |
| The loan is repaid when you no longer live in the home as your principal residence. The loan may be repaid by you or your heirs/estate, with or without a sale of the home. The repayment obligation will never exceed the homes value or sale price. |
