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Reverse mortgage specialist serving California homeowners 55 and older

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.

About This Program

California reverse mortgage loans, HECM and jumbo options

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.

Do you qualify for a reverse mortgage in California?

  • At least one borrower on title must be 55 years of age or older
  • The home must be your primary residence
  • You must have sufficient equity, generally at least 50%
  • The home must meet FHA property eligibility guidelines
  • HUD approved counseling is required before closing
  • A financial assessment is conducted, no specific credit score required

How much can California homeowners access?

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.

Get your free California estimate

No obligation. Michael follows up personally, usually the same day.

Why California Homeowners Choose a Reverse Mortgage

California homeowners are ideal candidates

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.

Eliminate your monthly mortgage payment

Pay off your existing mortgage at closing and free up hundreds or thousands of dollars every single month.

Access your equity without selling

You remain the owner. You stay in the home you have built equity in for decades. No sale required.

Access your equity your way

Receive funds as a lump sum, a line of credit, monthly payments, or any combination that fits your goals.

FHA insured HECM loans in California

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.

Jumbo reverse mortgages for high value California homes

California home values often exceed FHA limits. Jumbo reverse mortgages can unlock up to $4 million for qualifying properties.

Education first, always

Michael educates you and lets you decide. If a reverse mortgage is not right for your situation, he will tell you that upfront.

Find Your City

Reverse mortgage services across the North Bay and Bay Area

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.

Get Started

Get your free California reverse mortgage estimate

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.