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Los Altos sits in one of the most equity-rich zip codes in the country. Longtime homeowners here have built substantial wealth — often without realizing how to access it.
A reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62 and older convert that equity into cash. No monthly mortgage payment required. The loan is repaid when the home is sold or vacated.
62 years old
Minimum Age
None required
Monthly Payments
Yes — HUD approved
Counseling Required
HECM or Jumbo
Loan Type Options
Sold or vacated
Loan Due When
Reverse Mortgages in Los Altos
You must be 62 or older and own your home outright — or have significant equity. The home must be your primary residence.
HUD requires you to complete a counseling session before closing. This protects you and ensures you understand the terms before committing.
Local decision guide
Use this guide to connect reverse mortgages eligibility, lender expectations, and local market factors before comparing payment options in Los Altos.
Los Altos sits in one of the most equity-rich zip codes in the country. Longtime homeowners here have built substantial wealth — often without realizing how to access it.
A reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62 and older convert that equity into cash. No monthly mortgage payment required. The loan is repaid when the home is sold or vacated.
You must be 62 or older and own your home outright — or have significant equity. The home must be your primary residence.
Not every lender handles reverse mortgages well. This is a specialized product, and terms vary more than most borrowers expect.
At SRK CAPITAL, we access 200+ wholesale lenders. We find programs that fit high-value properties like those common across Los Altos.
The HECM — Home Equity Conversion Mortgage — is the most common reverse mortgage. It's FHA-insured and has a federally set loan limit.
Many Los Altos homeowners exceed that limit. In those cases, a proprietary jumbo reverse mortgage often makes more sense. We shop both.
A HELOC also taps equity — but it requires monthly payments and income to qualify. Many retired homeowners can't clear that bar.
A reverse mortgage skips the income test and the monthly bill. For cash-flow-tight retirees, that difference is significant.
Property values in Los Altos are well above national HECM limits. Standard reverse mortgages may only tap a fraction of available equity.
Proprietary reverse mortgage products — sometimes called jumbo reverse mortgages — are built for exactly this scenario. Ask us which programs apply to your property value.
Yes. You remain on title. The lender places a lien, but you own the home.
Heirs can repay the loan and keep the home. Or they sell it and keep any remaining equity.
Yes. The reverse mortgage pays off your existing loan first. Remaining funds come to you.
HECM limits cap what you can borrow. Jumbo products access equity on higher-value homes.
Generally no — loan proceeds are not income. Consult a tax advisor to confirm your situation.
You must pay property taxes, homeowner's insurance, and maintain the home. Failing to do so can trigger default.