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What happens to a reverse mortgage when the last surviving borrower moves to a nursing home permanently?

Correct Answer

B) The borrower has 12 months to return to the home or the loan becomes due

Under HUD guidelines for HECM reverse mortgages, when a borrower moves out of the home for more than 12 consecutive months (such as to a nursing home), the loan becomes due and payable. This 12-month period allows for temporary absences while ensuring the home remains the borrower's principal residence.

Answer Options
A
The loan immediately becomes due and payable
B
The borrower has 12 months to return to the home or the loan becomes due
C
The loan remains in good standing as long as property taxes are paid
D
The borrower can continue receiving payments for up to 24 months

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under HUD guidelines for HECM reverse mortgages, when a borrower moves out of the home for more than 12 consecutive months (such as to a nursing home), the loan becomes due and payable. This 12-month period allows for temporary absences while ensuring the home remains the borrower's principal residence.

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