2. Can I qualify for a HUD reverse mortgage? To be eligible for a HUD reverse mortgage, HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requires that the borrower is a homeowner, 62 years of age or older; own your home outright, or have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off at the closing with proceeds from the reverse loan; and must live in the home. You are further required to receive consumer information from HUD-approved counseling sources prior to obtaining the loan. You can contact the Newport Bay Mortgage, Inc. on 1-800-779-2200 to obtain the name and telephone number of a HUD-approved counseling agency in your area.   Back to "Top Ten Things to know if you're interested in a reverse mortgage".       Home | About your credit rating | Real estate services | FAQ | Contact us Apply Online | About us |Privacy| Security | Licensing | Tools & Calculators Foreclosure | Credit Lines | Interest rates | Programs | News | Careers Newport Bay Mortgage, Inc. 800-779-2200    Newport Bay Mortgage, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Housing Lenders. ©2005 Newport bay Mortgage, Inc. and Newport bay Realty. Trade/Service marls are the sole property of Newport Bay Mortgage, Inc. and or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. If you use pop-up blocker, you should disable it while using our sites. If you have cookies disabled, you may need to enable them. Please read our privacy and security policies prior to entering any of our sites. Newport Bay Mortgage, Inc. and Newport Bay Realty are licensed with the California Department of Real Estate. ã All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2005