


Real estate closing costs (paid to third-parties) that can include an appraisal, title search, surveys, inspections, recording fees, mortgage taxes, credit checks and other fees.

Origination fees (which cannot exceed $6,000 and are paid to the lender).Like with a traditional mortgage, borrowers will typically have to pay one-time upfront costs at the beginning of the reverse mortgage loan. What are the other upfront costs of reverse mortgages? HUD approved housing counseling agencies may charge you a reasonable fee, but they cannot charge you a fee if you can’t afford it and must explain all charges prior to counseling. The housing counseling agency must make a determination about your ability to pay, which should include factors, including, but not limited to, income and debt obligations. Housing counseling costs will vary depending on the agency and your individual situation. What will reverse mortgage counseling cost?īorrowers taking out a HECM reverse mortgage loan, must receive counseling from a HUD-approved reverse mortgage housing counseling agency before receiving the loan. Unlike traditional mortgage loans, the amount you owe on a reverse mortgage loan will grow over time. With a reverse mortgage loan you will owe the money you borrowed as well as interest and fees.
