REVERSE MORTGAGES

AARP Resources

Reverse Mortgage Loans: Borrowing Against Your Home

Download this consumer guide to reverse mortgages from the AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project. (Adobe Acrobat required).

Glossary of Reverse Mortgage Terms

Understand the frequently used terms associated with reverse mortgages.

Reverse Mortgage Fact Sheet

Get the facts before taking out a reverse mortgage on your home.

Additional Resources

Reverse Mortgage Counselor Education

Learn about services available to support and train reverse mortgage counselors, now provided by NeighborWorks® and HUD.

Tools

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Reverse Mortgage Calculator

Gather loan estimates from two nationwide reverse mortgage programs.

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Mortgage Refinance Calculator

Determine whether or not refinancing your mortgage is a sound financial decision.

Reverse Mortgages Ripe for Abuse

By Carole Fleck

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Consumer group warns seniors about aggressive sales tactics, high fees.

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Reverse Mortgage Seduction

By Sid Kirchheimer

Some mailings about reverse mortgages can confuse consumers into thinking they are from government agencies.

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5 Questions to Ask When Considering a Reverse Mortgage

By AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

Before taking out a reverse mortgage, be sure you can answer these questions.

Reverse Mortgage Basics

By AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

Find out what every reverse mortgage borrower should know about these kinds of loans.

Federally Insured Loans

By AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

Learn more about federally insured loans for reverse mortgages.

Alternatives to Reverse Mortgages

By AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

Learn more about alternatives to reverse mortgages.

Key Decisions About Reverse Mortgages

By AARP Foundation Reverse Mortgage Education Project

Learn how selecting the right lender and interest rate can figure into your reverse mortgage.

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