Michael Brouse is a licensed reverse mortgage specialist based in Petaluma, CA. He serves homeowners across the North Bay, the greater Bay Area, and throughout California with honest guidance and real answers.
California is home to some of the highest property values in the country, which means California homeowners often have more equity available than they realize. A reverse mortgage lets you access that equity without selling your home, without making monthly mortgage payments, and without giving up ownership.
Whether you want to eliminate a monthly mortgage payment, supplement your retirement income, cover healthcare costs, or simply have a financial cushion available when you need it, a reverse mortgage may be one of the most powerful tools available to you as a California homeowner.
California's high home values make reverse mortgages particularly powerful here. Higher appraised values typically mean access to more equity. For homes above the FHA lending limit of $1,249,125, a jumbo reverse mortgage may allow access to even more, up to $4 million on some products.
The exact amount you can access depends on your age at closing, your home's appraised value, current interest rates, and the payout option you choose. The older you are and the higher your home value, the more you can typically access.
No obligation. Michael follows up personally, usually the same day.
Decades of home appreciation across California means many homeowners are sitting on more equity than they know what to do with. Here is how a reverse mortgage helps put it to work.
Pay off your existing mortgage at closing and free up hundreds or thousands of dollars every single month.
You remain the owner. You stay in the home you have built equity in for decades. No sale required.
Receive funds as a lump sum, a line of credit, monthly payments, or any combination that fits your goals.
HECM loans are insured by the FHA. You and your heirs will never owe more than the home is worth at the time of sale.
California home values often exceed FHA limits. Jumbo reverse mortgages can unlock up to $4 million for qualifying properties.
Michael educates you and lets you decide. If a reverse mortgage is not right for your situation, he will tell you that upfront.
Michael is based in Petaluma and serves homeowners throughout the North Bay. He is licensed across California, so if your city is not listed, he can still help.
Also serving the greater Bay Area: San Rafael, Marin County, the East Bay, San Francisco, and throughout the Bay Area and greater California. Michael is licensed statewide so your city is covered.
No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest look at your options from a specialist who knows California real estate.
This advertisement does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a financial advisor regarding your specific situation. There are some circumstances that will cause the loan to mature and the balance to become due and payable. Borrowers are still responsible for paying property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and maintaining the property. Failure to do so could make the loan due and payable. Credit is subject to age, income standards, credit history, and property qualifications. Program rates, fees, terms, and conditions are not available in all states and subject to change.
*Borrowers must continue to pay property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and home maintenance costs.