Most people think reverse mortgages are a last resort. Jane McCarthy’s here to prove otherwise.In this episode of the BuildX Podcast, we sit down with Jane McCarthy, a Reverse Mortgage Specialist with over 30 years in the real estate and mortgage lending world. She explains how reverse mortgages are being used to fund ADUs, avoid financial stress in retirement, and help families build multi-generational homes—all while aging in place.Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or contractor, you’ll walk away from this episode with real tools to expand housing options and unlock equity in smart ways.👇 Learn more from Jane McCarthy🌐 https://rightkeymortgage.com/📲 Instagram: @janekmccarthy📲 Instagram: @rightkeymortgage📺 Watch more episodes: YouTube.com/@BuildX_USA📰 Read our blog: BuildX.com/Podcast🧱 Just Build Baby! 🇺🇸CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro & Welcome00:30 - Jane’s Background in Real Estate & Lending04:00 - What is a Reverse Mortgage?08:30 - Equity, Age & Loan Scenarios15:00 - How Reverse Mortgages Help Fund ADUs24:00 - The Jane Scenario: Multi-Gen Living Plan30:00 - Reverse vs HELOC vs Second Mortgage38:00 - Buying with a Reverse Mortgage43:00 - Planning for Long-Term Housing Stability52:00 - Misconceptions & Real World Uses56:00 - Lightning Round with Jane1:06:00 - Wrap Up#BuildX #BuzArtiano #Construction #Building #ADU #Carver #MA #JustBuildBaby #Architecture #InteriorDesign #ArchitectLife #HomeDesign #ResidentialDesign #ADACompliant #AgingInPlace #UniversalDesign #CustomHomes #DesignBuild #WomenInConstruction #WomenInArchitecture #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurJourney #DesignBoss #ArchitectFirm #RemoteTeam #FamilyBusiness #ConstructionLife #FlippingHouses #DemoDay #SiteWork #JobsiteReady #HandsOnDesign🌐 www.buildx.com 🌐📞 781-627-7000 📞 ✉️ [email protected] ✉️