Locally Owned · Oregon & Washington · NMLS #1592052

Your Local Oregon & Washington Reverse Mortgage Experts

We're a local team serving Oregon and Washington homeowners — not a call center. If you're 62 or older, we can help you access your home equity without selling, moving, or making monthly mortgage payments.

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Local OR & WA Team
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HECM & Private Reverse
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NMLS #1592052
📞 Call 503-946-9406

Free consultation · No obligation · Real answers

Quick Equity Estimate

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Estimates are illustrative only and not a commitment to lend. Actual proceeds depend on age, interest rates, appraised value, and HUD guidelines.

The Process

How a Reverse Mortgage Works

A reverse mortgage lets eligible homeowners convert part of their home equity into cash — without selling, moving, or making a monthly mortgage payment. At Wealthbridge, we offer two programs to fit more homeowners.

FHA Government-Backed

HECM Reverse Mortgage

The most common reverse mortgage, backed by the FHA and insured by the federal government. Ideal for most homeowners with standard home values.

  • ✓ Age 62 or older
  • ✓ FHA loan limits apply
  • ✓ Government-backed protection
  • ✓ No monthly mortgage payment required
Portfolio Product

Private Reverse Mortgage

Our private reverse mortgage opens the door for homeowners who don't fit the standard HECM box — including those with higher-value homes or who haven't yet reached 62.

  • ✓ Available as young as age 55
  • ✓ Higher loan amounts available
  • ✓ Ideal for higher-value Oregon & WA homes
  • ✓ No monthly mortgage payment required
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We Review Your Options

We start with a free, no-pressure conversation to understand your situation. We'll tell you honestly whether a HECM or Private Reverse Mortgage is the better fit — and exactly what you could access.

2

Your Home Is Appraised

An appraiser determines your home's current market value. Combined with your age and current interest rates, this determines how much equity you can access through your program.

3

You Receive Your Funds

Choose how you receive your equity — a lump sum, line of credit, monthly payments, or a combination. You stay in your home, retain the title, and no monthly mortgage payment is required.

Am I a Good Candidate?

Eligibility Checklist

Most Oregon and Washington homeowners are surprised to find they qualify — and with our Private Reverse Mortgage option, you may be eligible as young as 55. Here's what we look for.

  • Age 62 or older for HECM — the FHA-backed program requires at least one borrower on title to be 62+.
  • Age 55 or older for Private Reverse — our portfolio product opens the door for younger homeowners and those with higher-value homes.
  • Primary residence — the home must be where you live most of the year. Vacation or investment properties do not qualify.
  • Significant equity — you must own your home outright or have a low remaining mortgage balance that can be paid off at closing.
  • Eligible property type — single-family homes, FHA-approved condos, and 2–4 unit properties where you occupy one unit.
  • Financial assessment — ability to maintain property taxes, insurance, and basic home upkeep.

The Oregon & Washington Opportunity

Home values across Oregon and Washington have grown significantly over the past decade. Many homeowners are sitting on $300,000–$700,000 or more in equity they've never been able to access.

Whether you're 55 or 85, we have a program that may work for your situation — and we'll give you a straight answer from the very first call.

55+
Private Reverse
62+
HECM Program
$0
Monthly Payment Required
100%
You Keep Ownership
Setting the Record Straight

The 4 Biggest Reverse Mortgage Myths

Misinformation keeps many eligible homeowners from exploring an option that could transform their retirement. Let's clear the air.

✗ Myth
"The bank takes my home when I get a reverse mortgage."
✓ Fact
You retain full ownership and title to your home. The lender places a lien — the same as a traditional mortgage — but you stay in your home as long as you maintain it and pay taxes and insurance.
✗ Myth
"My heirs will be left with nothing — or worse, debt."
✓ Fact
HECM loans are non-recourse. Your heirs will never owe more than the home is worth. When the home is sold, the loan is repaid and any remaining equity passes to your estate.
✗ Myth
"Reverse mortgages are only for people who are desperate or broke."
✓ Fact
Financial planners increasingly recommend HECMs as a sophisticated retirement income strategy — particularly for managing sequence-of-returns risk and preserving investment portfolios in down markets.
✗ Myth
"I'll be forced out of my home if I outlive the loan."
✓ Fact
There is no term on a HECM. The loan is not due until the last borrower permanently leaves the home. You cannot be forced out as long as you live there and maintain the property.
Why Wealthbridge Mortgage

We're Local. We're Independent. We're On Your Side.

We're not a national call center — we're a local Oregon and Washington mortgage team that takes the time to understand your situation and give you real answers.

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Locally Based

We live and work in Oregon and Washington. When you call us, you're talking to a local expert who knows your market — not a stranger in another state.

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Two Programs, One Team

We offer both the FHA-backed HECM and our Private Reverse Mortgage — so we can find the right fit for your age, home value, and goals. Most lenders only offer one.

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No Pressure. Ever.

Our first call is always free and always pressure-free. We'll tell you honestly if a reverse mortgage is a good fit — and if it's not, we'll tell you that too.

📞 Call Us: 503-946-9406

Free consultation · No obligation · Real local experts

Client Stories

Real Homeowners, Real Results

Oregon and Washington homeowners share how a reverse mortgage changed their retirement picture.

★★★★★

After my husband passed, I was struggling to cover property taxes and keep up with the house. The reverse mortgage gave me breathing room I didn't know I had. I'm still in my home of 30 years and I have no regrets.

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Margaret T.
Portland, OR
★★★★★

I was skeptical at first — I'd heard the stories. But my financial advisor brought it up and after talking it through, we set up a line of credit as a safety net. It's been two years and it's been exactly what we needed.

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Robert & Carol S.
Bellevue, WA
★★★★★

We used the HECM for Purchase to downsize into a home we actually loved without draining our savings. Best financial decision we made in retirement — wish we'd learned about it sooner.

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David K.
Eugene, OR
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HUD Approved
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WB Residential, LLC
EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
Equal Housing Lender
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NMLS #1592052
Licensed in Oregon
Licensed in Washington
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FHA-Backed HECM

Ready to See What's Possible?

A free 15-minute call is all it takes to get a clear picture of your options. No pressure, no obligation — just real numbers from a real person.

📞 503-946-9406

Monday–Friday · 8am–6pm · Oregon & Washington