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History of Reverse Mortgages

My experience as a reverse mortgage loan advisor and realtor in the Orange County area, gives me a strong understanding of the local reverse mortgage industry. I have provided some background on reverse mortgages here, but please contact me with any additional questions.

The origins and history of reverse mortgages reveals a loan product that has evolved dramatically over the last 40 years. The first reverse mortgage loan was written in 1961 by Nelson Haynes of Deering Savings & Loan (Portland, Maine) to Nellie Young, the widow of his high school football coach helping her to stay in her home despite the loss of her husband’s income.

Since 1989 reverse mortgages have grown in popularity.

The need for reverse mortgages was further developed in the 1970’s with several private banks offering reverse-mortgage-style loans. These programs gave seniors money from their home but did not afford the protections of today since no FHA insurance had been put in place.

In the early 1980’s the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging issued a report stating the need for a standardized reverse mortgage program. Other committees throughout the mid 80’s cited the need for FHA insurance and uniform lending practices. In late 1987 Congress passed the FHA insurance bill that would insure reverse mortgages. On February 5, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed the FHA Reverse Mortgage bill into law. In 1989 the first FHA-insured HECM was made to Marjorie Mason of Fairway, Kansas by the James B Nutter Co.

Since 1989 reverse mortgages have grown in popularity, especially in the mid to late 1990’s. Despite economic upheaval and forward mortgage lending issues, reverse mortgages have continued to grow as a safe, government-insured loan allowing seniors to access a portion of the value of their homes while not having to make a monthly mortgage payment.*

* Borrowers must continue to pay property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and other property obligations complying with HUD’s requirements for the loan. Failure to do so may result in foreclosure.

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This information is not intended to be a substitute for legal, tax or financial advice. Consult with a qualified attorney, accountant or financial advisor for additional legal or tax advice. These materials are not from HUD or FHA and were not approved by HUD or a government agency.
* There are some circumstances that will cause the loan to mature and the balance to become due and payable. The borrower(s) must continue to pay for property taxes and insurance and maintain the property to meet HUD standards or risk default.. Credit is subject to age, minimum income guidelines, credit history, and property qualifications. Program rates, fees, terms and conditions are not available in all states and subject to change.

Michael Godfrey
C2 Certified Reverse Mortgage Loan Officer
C2 Reverse Mortgage
Orange County, CA 92630
Phone: 951-272-3350

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This licensee is performing acts for which a real estate license is required. C2 Financial Corporation is licensed by the California Bureau of Real Estate, Broker # 01821025; NMLS# 135622. Loan approval is not guaranteed and is subject to lender review of information. Loan is only approved when lender has issued approval in writing. Specified rates may not be available for all borrowers. Rate subject to change with market conditions. C2 Financial Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Mortgage Broker/Lender. The services referred to herein are not available to persons located outside the state of California.

C2 Financial Corporation is approved to originate VA loans, and has the ability to broker such loans to VA approved lenders. C2 Financial Corporation is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the VA.

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  • About Me
    • About Me
    • Disclosures & Licensing
  • Reverse Mortgages
    • How It Works
    • FAQs
    • HECM For Purchase Guidelines
    • The Reverse Mortgage Process
    • Top 10 Reverse Mortgage Questions
    • Reverse Mortgage Myths
    • FHA-Insured
    • Choosing a Loan Originator
    • Intro to Reverse Mortgages
    • History of Reverse Mortgages
    • Reverse Mortgage Resources
  • Who We Help
    • Seniors
    • Adult Children
    • Special Advisors
  • Video Library