Florida Reverse Mortgage (HECM)

Access your home equity without monthly mortgage payments. For Florida homeowners age 62+ with significant home equity.

62

Min Age

None

Payments

40-75%

Equity Access

Written by Renzo Johnson, Licensed MLO · NMLS #PENDING · Last updated: February 2026

Key Features

  • No monthly mortgage payments required
  • Stay in your home for life
  • Access equity as lump sum, monthly payments, or line of credit
  • FHA-insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)
  • Must maintain property taxes, insurance, and home maintenance
  • Non-recourse: you never owe more than the home is worth
  • HUD counseling required before application

Who Is This For?

  • Homeowners 62+ who want to supplement retirement income
  • Seniors who want to eliminate their existing mortgage payment
  • Retirees who need cash flow but want to stay in their home
  • Homeowners helping adult children with down payment (from LOC)

Florida-Specific Considerations

  • Florida has one of the largest 62+ populations in the US
  • Florida homestead protection applies to reverse mortgages
  • Flood insurance must be maintained (common FL requirement)
  • Property tax must stay current (homestead exemption helps)
  • Florida has no state income tax on reverse mortgage proceeds

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