A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM, is the reverse mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration, and the youngest borrower must be at least 62. Before you can apply, you must meet with a HUD-approved housing counselor. This page explains payout choices, repayment, what happens for heirs and spouses, and the responsibilities Neabsco and Virginia homeowners keep for as long as the loan is open.
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Older homeowners in Neabsco
In Neabsco, 21% of owner-occupied homes are headed by someone 65 or older, and 21% of owner-occupied homes have no mortgage. Lenders reported 16 reverse mortgages in Prince William County in 2024.
How a HECM reverse mortgage works
With a traditional mortgage, you pay the lender each month and your balance falls. With a reverse mortgage, the lender advances money to you, and the balance rises as interest, mortgage insurance and any fees are added. You keep title to the home.
No monthly principal and interest payment is required while at least one borrower lives in the home as a primary residence and meets the loan terms. You may make voluntary payments if you choose. The loan generally becomes due when the last borrower sells, moves out for an extended period or passes away. How much you can access depends on the age of the youngest borrower, the home value and other factors set by HUD and the lender.
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Counseling first, then payout choices
HUD requires every HECM borrower, and in many cases a non-borrowing spouse, to complete a session with an independent HUD-approved housing counselor before applying. The counselor explains costs, alternatives such as downsizing or a home equity loan, and how the loan could affect your estate and public benefits. You receive a certificate when you finish.
Once you move forward, you choose how to receive funds. Options can include a lump sum, fixed monthly advances for as long as you live in the home, monthly advances for a set period, a line of credit or a mix. Availability depends on the loan structure, and some choices limit how much you can draw in the first year.
Who this tends to fit
- You have significant equity and want to supplement retirement income
- You have discussed the impact on your estate with your heirs or family
- You are married and want to understand protections for a spouse who is not on the loan
- You are a homeowner aged 62 or older buying a new primary residence through HECM for Purchase
- You want to pay off an existing mortgage to remove a required monthly principal and interest payment
Local offices and Virginia rules to know
- Property assessment: Prince William County Department of Tax Administration (Real Estate Tax, Appeals & Assessments).
Your ongoing duties and what happens to the home in Neabsco
Staying current on property taxes, insurance and maintenance is a condition of the loan for its entire life. Missed tax or insurance payments are a leading cause of reverse mortgage defaults, so plan for these costs before you apply.
When the last borrower leaves the home, heirs have options. They can sell the property and keep any equity above the loan balance, refinance or pay off the loan to keep the house, or hand the property over to the lender. Federal rules give them a limited window to decide and act. Because HECMs are non-recourse, heirs are generally not personally liable for any shortfall if the home sells for less than the balance owed.
Before you call
- Income documents such as Social Security, pension and retirement account statements
- Questions about heirs, estate plans and any public benefits you receive
- Your HUD-approved counseling certificate, or a plan to schedule the session
- Dates of birth for every owner and for any spouse who will live in the home
- Recent property tax bills and your homeowners and flood insurance declarations
Questions Neabsco borrowers ask about reverse mortgage
Can I use a reverse mortgage to buy a home?
Yes. A HECM for Purchase lets borrowers aged 62 or older buy a new primary residence and finance part of the price with a reverse mortgage, paying the rest from savings or the sale of a prior home. This can help when downsizing or moving closer to family without taking on a required monthly principal and interest payment. The same counseling, occupancy and ongoing cost obligations apply.
Do I still have to pay anything on a reverse mortgage?
You are not required to make monthly principal and interest payments while you meet the loan terms, but you are responsible for property taxes, homeowners insurance, any flood insurance, association dues and home maintenance. These obligations continue for the life of the loan. If you fall behind, the loan can go into default and the home could be at risk of foreclosure, so budget for them carefully.
Who can get a HECM reverse mortgage?
The youngest borrower must be 62 or older, the home must be your primary residence and you need substantial equity. The property must meet FHA standards, and eligible types include single-family homes, some two-to-four unit homes you live in, and certain condominiums and manufactured homes. You must also complete HUD-approved counseling and show you can keep paying property taxes, insurance and upkeep. Approval is subject to the lender's review.
Will a reverse mortgage affect my government benefits?
Loan proceeds are generally not treated as income, but how they interact with needs-based benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income depends on how and when you use the funds. Money kept in a bank account could count as an asset. Social Security and Medicare are generally not affected. Ask your HUD-approved counselor, a benefits specialist or an elder law attorney, and for tax questions talk to a tax professional.
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