Advantages and Disadvantages Of A Reverse Mortgage. Junk Websites Pretending to be Informational.
Like Betty and John, if you're considering a reverse mortgage it's important to do some research prior to making a decision. You not only need to understand the basic principles of this kind of mortgage but you also need to look at all the advantages and disadvantages of a reverse mortgage.
Essentially a reverse mortgage is a loan that permits homeowners 62 years of age and older to borrow against the equity in their homes without having to sell it. Further, you don't have to give up the title or take on a new monthly mortgage payment.
A reverse mortgage
loan is tax-free and needs only to be repaid when the borrower (or in the case of Betty and John, when the surviving spouse) dies or sells the home. At which time, the reverse mortgage loan must be repaid in full, including all interest and other charges.
When examining the advantages and disadvantages of a reverse mortgage it's also important to consider both the process and the related costs of obtaining a reverse mortgage. Unlike a conventional mortgage, with a reverse mortgage, the homeowner (the potential borrower) must meet with a reverse mortgage counselor. References for counselors can be obtained from banks offering reverse mortgages or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The purpose of these meetings which may take place in person or on the telephone is for the homeowner to learn about reverse mortgages and discuss alternative options. It also helps you decide which kind of reverse mortgage may be best. As well as exploring the advantages and disadvantages of a reverse mortgage, it's wise that the potential borrower, also compare costs between various lenders and request a Total Annual Loan Cost estimate for each.
Further to discussing the
advantages and disadvantages of a reverse mortgage with a counselor, you also need to understand that there are certain costs involved in the reverse mortgage process. Costs may include application fees, closing costs, insurance, appraisal fees, credit report fees, and quite possibly a monthly service fee. Remember too that since a reverse mortgage allows you to continue living in your home, you're still responsible for property taxes, insurance and repairs. If these payments are not maintained, the loan could become due in full.
A reverse mortgage may also affect eligibility for federal or state assistance as well as Medicaid. That said, any reverse mortgage money that is received is tax-free and does not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits.
The condition of your home is also a large part of the approval process. It must be structurally sound and in good repair. If it's determined that home repairs need to be done, the costs can also be financed through the reverse mortgage loan.
The total amount a homeowner can borrow all depends on the kind of reverse mortgage selected, how much equity is in the home, the loan's interest rate and most importantly, the age of the borrower. Typically the older a person is, the more they can expect to receive.
A borrower can receive reverse mortgage payments in one of the following ways: in a lump-sum payment; fixed monthly payments; a line of credit or a combination of any of the above. Most homeowners go for the line of credit option which allows them to draw on the loan whenever money is required.
Paul Jesse is a retired government employee, small business owner and the author of many articles on finance and internet marketing. Visit his website at: http://www.sheamarketing.com/financial
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If you do any Internet surfing at all, use the Internet like a library for research or simply occasionally search topics of interest on any of the major search engines, then no doubt you have come to junk websites which trick you into thinking you are going to a legitimate website that has worthy information. Often these junk websites have a small bit of information on them and a whole lot of advertising on them; some relevant but most is totally irrelevant. This ruins the online experience for users.
I cannot imagine anyone just putting up endless sites, copying formats of everyone else, putting up junk and calling that their income, yet I see it every day as do all Internet surfers and researchers. I have seen folks writing articles and ebooks telling them how to put up a quick cheesy websites and wait for their Google checks in the mail. It seems everyone wants something for nothing and these folks who tell others how to manipulate the system are ruining the Internet tool, which is so very valuable to our civilization. If everyone puts up these junk sites then it will add to the size of the Internet in number of pages and indeed to Google's profits. This will assist shareholders and their second public offering price, but for all humanity it is a negative trend.
I wish people would not plagiarize, steal articles and infringe on copyrights simply to get free content to build these junk sites and get a check from Google, but alas even kids in school do this, cheating on term papers and reports, not willing to do their own work. It is a problem with human beings, it is tough for them to reason an ethical standard of appropriate behavior in this realm, because it is too easy and it appears to be human nature is to try to get more for less. That is to say; Trade, cheat, deceive, etc., as those are innate characteristics of the species. Perhaps these deceptive actions are reason for our larger brains, to keep track of all this behavior and remain in a good social standing with the group to continue to get what they want with the least amount of effort. Not such a good depiction of mankind. But by applying such observations of various upright walking primates and chimpanzees to plagiarizers, it seems to help one understand them better. And since these cheats are all part of us, the problem is that we all accept this behavior and reward it.
Additionally the Internet is the best communication device ever created (Thank you Tim Berners-Lee) and you can immediately see those innate negative aspects of the human species quite easily, as they use the Internet to hide in broad day-light. This is one of the reasons I personally do not bother to use the articles to promote anything in that there are so many who are also using it to promote crap that I do not wish to be anywhere near them.
Yet in this sea of human deception, there is one island of integrity, it is a site called; EzineArticles.com and on this site I see many good folks with
good information who write articles to give good information, while simultaneously self-promoting their many unique and interesting small businesses. This group or giant club of authors are generally doing this without crossing the line of poor ethical behavior. I think we must reward this site and the strict enforcement of only original articles posted there. Think on this wonderful island of integrity next time you have an article you have written which you believe others might benefit from. I have and now have written some 1900 articles and posted them on EzineArticles.com.
"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; http://www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
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Know About the All Purpose Holistic Medicine
Understanding what holistic medicine is:
Holistic Medicine is a wellness-based approach to medicine. It emphasizes the need to look at the whole person, including analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, social, spiritual and lifestyle values. It encompasses all stated modalities of diagnosis and treatment including drugs and surgery if no safe alternative exists. Holistic medicine focuses on education and responsibility for personal efforts to achieve balance and well-being.
How it works
Within the wellness model, health care practitioners examine a patient's body, mind, and spirit. When assessing the body, practitioners review a patient's nutritional status, exercise level, and environmental exposures (to such substances as radiation, plastics, chemicals, pollution, and tobacco).
When assessing the mind, health care practitioners discuss the mind-body connection. For example, the well-established "fight or flight" response shows the interconnectivity between the mind and body. Other research has shown the healthful benefits to the body when relaxation techniques are employed and the power of positive thinking. Holistic medicine practitioners also look at nutritional aspects that help keep the mind functioning at optimal capacity, the emotional support system that patients have in place, and the types of intellectual stimulation that keep the mind well primed.
Holistic medicine practitioners also assess the spiritual aspects of an individual. A spiritual connection, in whatever form, has been shown to improve health. The practitioners also discuss the importance of forgiveness and in "plugging in" (a patient's own discovery and connection with their place in the "bigger picture" and how personal decisions affect this "bigger picture").
A wellness plan for you
Holistic medicine practitioners offer the following "wellness prescription" tips for improving your mind, body, and spirit:
Avoid animal fats and trans fats (partially hydrogenated vegetable oils)
Emphasize omega-3 fatty acids (fish, seeds [especially flaxseed], and nuts
Eat more fruits and vegetables (8 to 10 servings per day)
Consume whole grains
Avoid white flour, sugar, and processed foods
Consider green tea instead of coffee
For more information, visit: http://www.AlternativeMedicineInfoCenter.com
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