Hi Barbara, You'd want to contact a local lender/loan officer who could "refinance" your reverse mortgage into a traditional or what we'd otherwise call a forward mortgage. You'd be subject to all of the eligibility requirements unlike a reverse mortgage when credit and income isn't a factor (for a reverse mortgage). If you have add'l questions, I'd be happy to help guide you otherwise contact a Loan Originator licensed in CA as they could help you best. Best wishes, Kimberly Lawson. Mortgage Loan Originator (Ohio only). Contact and licensing information can be found on my profile.
You can pay it down BUT if you die it becomes due and payable. How much have you borrowed and is it realistic to pay it off soon monthly?To refinance the whole borrowed amount you will need the credit, income and paperwork pile that is necessary to complete. If you refinance the balance as a traditional loan you will make payments.Take a look at all the costs and fees you paid to get into the reverse and what it will cost to refinance- this is important in your decision
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