Real Stories From Clients We’ve Helped Access Home Equity

Geraldine B. (65)

Let’s just say that it’s been a tough 5 years – I’ve survived cancer, had two surgeries, and was laid off from my job during COVID. And I really wanted to wait until I turned 66 to maximize my Social Security benefit, but I had no way to live for another year given my financial situation and bad credit. Scott recommended a reverse mortgage, and thanks to him, I now don’t have to make a mortgage payment, and having access to over $100K has allowed me to update my home and delay Social Security for another year.

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Joel M. (81)

After my stroke, I was able to afford the ongoing rehabilitative care that I needed.

Without the extra income from my reverse mortgage, my options would have been very limited, and I would have been unable to afford the care I needed to recover.

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Larry K. (79)

When I researched reverse mortgages about 5 years ago, it was overwhelming because all of the different quotes and people calling me all the time. I’m so happy that I found Scott – he educated me on the programs and made me feel comfortable about my decision to move forward with a reverse mortgage. I would highly recommend him.

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Incarnation F. (90)

After working with my financial planner for years, we decided that a reverse mortgage was the best way to eliminate my mortgage payment, and secure extra money to pay for emergencies...which seem to happen a lot at my age! Scott worked closely with my financial planner to get the best reverse mortgage for my situation – and I’m happy to finally have some peace of mind. Plus, I can now spoil my grandkids even more!

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Mary S. (75)

I was diagnosed with blood cancer, and the chemo and recovery was only supposed to take 6 months. However, the cancer spread and it’s not been 3 years and I’m still in treatment. If I didn’t get a reverse mortgage from Live Better Financial, I’m not sure how I would have afforded to pay my mortgage payment and at-home care services.

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Bud C. (74)

I was living in Southern California and wanted to move into a new home with my girlfriend, but neither of us could afford a new mortgage payment since both of our homes were paid off. We both ended up selling our home, and with a reverse mortgage, we were able to buy a home that we really loved and move in together.

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Betty M. (80)

Being in our 70s, we were worried about the future and watched our friends struggle. Plus, Bill wasn’t making much money, and I’ve been a housewife, so we need access to cash for the rest of our lives. Plus, we needed to update the home, Bill’s business wasn’t doing well, and we were just living off of Social Security. Thanks to Scott, a reverse mortgage saved us and gave us the money we needed now, and in the future.

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Henry R. (89)

I’ve lived in my home for over 30 years, and I’ve never been able to afford to fix it up. Plus, my adult son has been living with me for the last 10 years, and doesn’t make much income, so it was a big burden to afford a mortgage payment while supporting the two of us. Scott was able to get me a reverse mortgage that took away my mortgage payment, and give me almost $300,000 in the bank. I was able to remodel our home and we feel like we live in a new house now.

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Brenda C. (76)

After retirement, I struggled to pay the mortgage while just living on Social Security, plus, I needed to move since the house I lived in wasn’t very ‘senior friendly’. Live Better Financial helped me secure a HECM, and was able to move into a home and enjoy a life with no mortgage payment. 

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Deety (84)

I couldn’t financially survive if I had a house payment, especially since everything is so expensive now. This loan allowed me to stay in my home and volunteer at my church, which has been a blessing. Plus, I have $30K for emergencies if I need it. I’m so glad Scott helped me get this loan.

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Darrell S. (91)

For the last 20 years, I wanted to start a museum to showcase the amazing history of hot air balloons, since I was the first person to fly a hot air balloon in the movies about 65 years ago. The cost of the museum was $1M, so I stumbled up Scott at Live Better Financial, and he was able to give me $1M to realize my dream.

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Dorothy W. (81)

I was a pastor for nearly 30 years, so I didn’t have a huge income. However, a reverse mortgage allowed me and my husband Robert to retire and we now have $500K in the bank and no mortgage payment.

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James F. (73)

My wife and I were really stressed out about our mortgage payment. I really wanted to retire, but Social Security just wasn’t enough. Scott helped us secure a reverse mortgage and having no mortgage payment really helps. Plus, we have access to over $100K anytime we need it.

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Arthur H. (77)

My financial planner convinced me that I needed a reverse mortgage because my retirement account was running out of money. I was skeptical at first, but I’m sure glad I got one. I was able to reduce my monthly retirement distributions and now I won’t outlive my portfolio.