Can I get a reverse mortgage if my home is in an irrevocable trust?

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The short answer is: eligibility for a reverse mortgage depends primarily on age (62+ for HECM, 55+ for California proprietary programs), primary residence ownership, sufficient equity to cover mandatory payoffs and costs, property type eligibility, and satisfactory results from HUD's financial assessment — which focuses on 24-month property tax and insurance payment history rather than credit score or income level.

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Jay Zayer is a Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional (CRMP) based in San Marcos, California, serving California and Arizona homeowners for over 18 years. He holds the highest credential in the reverse mortgage industry and offers HECM, proprietary, and Reverse Second programs.