Reverse Mortgage Rules for Non Borrowing Spouses
To qualify for a reverse mortgage, one must be at least 62 years. In the past, when there was a younger spouse, the couple did not qualify for the HECM. While it’s best for both husband and wife to both be on the loan, there are now protections for younger spouses. The younger spouse has the right to remain in the home indefinitely during what’s called a deferral period if all the requirements are met.
In order for the Deferral Period to apply to a Non-Borrowing Spouse, the NBS must:
1. Have been the spouse of the borrower at the time of loan closing and remain married for the duration of the borrowing spouse’s lifetime;
2. Have been properly disclosed at origination and specifically named as a Non-Borrowing Spouse in the loan documents; and
3. Have occupied, and continue to occupy, the property as the Principal Residence.
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