Who may qualify for a reverse mortgage in Sonoma County?

Eligibility depends on the program. For a HECM, at least one borrower generally must be 62 or older, the home must be a qualifying primary residence, and borrowers must meet financial assessment and counseling requirements. A consultation can help clarify the details for your situation.

Do I still own my home with a reverse mortgage?

You retain title to your home. You are responsible for property taxes, homeowners insurance, home maintenance, and complying with the loan terms. The loan becomes due and payable when a maturity event occurs, such as the last borrower leaving the home as a primary residence.

Can I use a reverse mortgage to buy a home in Sonoma County?

Eligible borrowers may be able to use a HECM for Purchase to buy a new primary residence. The program combines a down payment with reverse mortgage proceeds, subject to eligibility, property requirements, and available funds.

Sonoma County reverse mortgage guidance

Reverse Mortgages for Sonoma County Homeowners

Clear, personal guidance for homeowners 55+ exploring a reverse mortgage, HECM line of credit, jumbo reverse mortgage, or purchase option in Sonoma County.

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A thoughtful approach to your Wine Country home equity

Sonoma County homeowners — from Santa Rosa and Petaluma to Healdsburg, Sebastopol, and Sonoma — have often built substantial equity in a region where home values have grown steadily. A reverse mortgage may offer a way to access part of that equity while continuing to live in your home, subject to program requirements and ongoing homeowner responsibilities.

David Simon helps clients understand the available options, compare the tradeoffs, and decide whether a reverse mortgage fits their retirement and housing goals. There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation — just a clear conversation built around your situation.

Reverse mortgage options to explore

HECM reverse mortgage

An FHA-insured reverse mortgage for eligible homeowners age 62 and older that can provide funds as a lump sum, monthly payments, a line of credit, or a combination.

HECM line of credit

A flexible option that may allow eligible homeowners to draw funds when needed rather than taking all proceeds at once.

Jumbo reverse mortgage

A proprietary reverse mortgage option that may be worth exploring for higher-value Wine Country homes that exceed the HECM lending limit.

Reverse mortgage for purchase

A program designed to help eligible buyers purchase a new primary residence with a reverse mortgage, potentially reducing the need for a traditional monthly mortgage payment.

Local perspective. Personal guidance.

From Santa Rosa and Rohnert Park to Windsor, Cloverdale, and the coastal communities of Bodega Bay, David Simon works with Sonoma County homeowners who want straightforward answers about their reverse mortgage options.

You will receive an educational, no-pressure review of the loan process, eligibility factors, costs, and responsibilities — so you can make an informed decision with your family and trusted advisors.

David Simon

Reverse Mortgage Specialist

What a reverse mortgage may help address

Retirement cash flow

Explore ways home equity may support day-to-day expenses, planned purchases, or a more flexible retirement budget.

Home improvements

Consider funding accessibility updates, repairs, or improvements that help you remain comfortably in your Wine Country home.

Refinancing an existing reverse mortgage

Review whether a refinance could make sense based on your current loan, home value, and available programs.

Sonoma County reverse mortgage questions

Talk through your options with David Simon

Get a clear, no-obligation conversation about reverse mortgage options for your Sonoma County home.

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David Simon

Sr. Loan Officer & Reverse Mortgage Specialist

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