2. Retirees Have Misconceptions About Solving Retirement Funding Problems 30% Work past age 65 39% 33% Reduce spending Move or downsize Home equity loan or reverse mortgage 40% of seniors are forced out of work early Most underestimate expenses during retirement 95% don’t move Additional 25% are considering using home equity 10% Expectation Reality 9% 12% 5% 11% 25% McKinsey & Company 2008 / Boston College 2007 2
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6. Reverse Mortgages Are Misunderstood Lender owns home Myths Retiree continues to own the home Truths Must have significant equity Prepay at any time with no penalty Loan Balance is limited to home value Must own home free & clear Lender can force a move You can outlive the equity Difficult to reverse Owe more than home value 3 Not if retiree maintains home as principal residence, keeps current property taxes and home insurance Tenure options provide monthly payment through loan life