Serving Denver, CO
Reverse Mortgages in Denver
HECM Education for Denver Homeowners
Why Denver homeowners are exploring reverse mortgages
Colorado has the highest HECM origination rate per senior capita of any state in the country. Denver drives the bulk of that volume. That's not because Front Range retirees are in financial trouble — it's because they've done the math.
The math goes like this: you own a home worth $560,000. You're retired. You have Social Security, maybe a 401(k), maybe a pension. Property taxes jumped again because your assessed value went up. Insurance is higher. You need a new furnace before November. The equity in your home is the single largest asset on your balance sheet, and it's doing nothing for you month to month.
Denver retirees — and increasingly, their financial advisors — have figured out that a HECM line of credit is not a desperate move. It's the rational one. Open it early, let it grow, draw from it when the portfolio is down or an expense hits. The home keeps appreciating. The credit line keeps growing. And you stop raiding retirement accounts for every surprise.
Denver housing snapshot
$560,000
Median home value
120,000+
Population 65+
$1,249,125
2026 FHA lending limit
Neighborhood & community values
What makes Denver unique for reverse mortgages
Colorado's Senior Property Tax Exemption
Colorado reduces assessed value by 50% on the first $200,000 for homeowners 65+ with 10+ years of ownership. On a Denver home, that saves hundreds per year. Combine it with a HECM that eliminates mortgage payments and you've cut two of your biggest monthly housing costs at once.
Townhomes and condos qualify throughout the metro
Denver's housing stock includes thousands of townhomes in Highlands, LoHi, RiNo, and suburban communities — all HECM-eligible. FHA-approved condos also qualify. In a city where attached housing is a major part of the market, that expands access significantly.
Assessed value spikes are the trigger
Denver property taxes are based on assessed value, which gets recalculated every two years. When your assessment jumps $50,000-$100,000 because the market moved, your tax bill follows. A HECM line of credit absorbs that increase without forcing you to cut spending or sell.
Furnace, roof, and altitude wear
Denver's climate is hard on homes. Freeze-thaw cycles damage foundations. Hail destroys roofs. A furnace failure in January isn't optional — replacement runs $5,000-$10,000+. HECM proceeds handle these non-negotiable repairs from equity rather than emergency savings.
How much can Denver homeowners get?
Based on a median home value of $560,000 in the Denver area, a typical HECM borrower at current rates might access:
Age 65
35-43%
of home value
Age 75
45-53%
of home value
Age 85
55-64%
of home value
These are approximate ranges based on typical expected rates. Your actual amount depends on age, home value, and current rates. Use our free calculator for a personalized estimate or see full amount tables.