Use a reverse mortgage calculator to ballpark your payout, then confirm the real number with a licensed specialist.
What inputs does a reverse mortgage calculator need?
A reverse mortgage calculator needs three core inputs: the age of the youngest borrower, your home's estimated value, and the expected interest rate. From there it applies HUD's principal-limit factor (PLF) to project gross proceeds, then subtracts any existing mortgage balance and closing costs. Older borrowers and lower rates produce larger amounts. For 2025, home value is credited up to the FHA limit of $1,209,750. Because PLF tables and rates change, calculator output is a starting estimate, not a quote. Call 1-800-MEDIGAP to run your exact numbers.
Why do calculator results differ from your final loan?
Calculator results differ from final loan amounts because real approvals require a professional appraisal, the closing-day interest rate, current HUD factor tables, and a financial assessment. A home you estimate at $400,000 may appraise higher or lower, and rates can move between your search and your closing. Required set-asides for property taxes and insurance can also reduce net cash. Treat any online number as directional. For an accurate, no-obligation estimate tailored to your home and birthday, call the specialists at 1-800-MEDIGAP.
