What happens if I die before the 5 years? The estate will have 6 months from the date of death to pay-off the loan through the sale of the property, a refinance, or other means. By Vinci Digital|2022-09-06T19:37:11+00:00September 6th, 2022|FAQ_s, Reverse Mortgage Payoff-old|Comments Off on What happens if I die before the 5 years? Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Vinci Digital