Reverse Mortgage Guide
What Is a Jumbo Reverse Mortgage?
Proprietary jumbo reverse mortgages can unlock more equity on higher-value homes than FHA HECM lending limits allow — with different costs, features, and lender rules.
Beyond the FHA Ceiling
A HECM uses FHA’s maximum claim amount as a ceiling on the home value counted toward the principal limit. On expensive properties, that cap can leave substantial equity untapped even when age and rates look favorable.
Jumbo or proprietary reverse mortgages are private products designed for higher-value homes. They are not FHA-insured like a HECM, so fee structures (including the absence of FHA MIP on many products), credit-line features, age minimums, and property rules follow the lender’s guidelines instead of the HECM handbook alone.
Ryan and Steve compare HECM vs. proprietary illustrations on the same home so you see net proceeds, costs, and feature trade-offs — not just which product advertises the bigger limit.
At a Glance
HECM vs. Jumbo Decision Points
Bigger limit is not automatically better.
How Ryan & Steve Compare Paths
Same home, two product families, clear math.
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How Much Money Can I Receive?
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Property types where high values and project rules collide.
What Costs Are Involved?
Compare HECM MIP and fees to proprietary cost structures.
What Is the Principal Limit?
FHA caps vs. borrowing power — why equity and proceeds differ.
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Ryan & Steve will illustrate both paths on your equity — not a commitment to lend; subject to credit and property approval.