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.

Tools

Reverse Mortgage Calculator

Gather loan estimates from two nationwide reverse mortgage programs.

A reverse mortgage allows you to tap the equity in your home without having to sell or take out another type of loan. At first Helen Jean Burn was skeptical. But now, her reverse mortgage allows her to pay her bills and stay in her home.

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Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

From Prime Time Radio

What should you know about fees for these loans before signing on the dotted line? Two experts weigh in on reverse mortgages.

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5 Questions You Should Ask Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage

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

Reverse Mortgage Basics

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

Federally Insured Loans

Learn more about federally insured loans for reverse mortgages.

Alternatives to Reverse Mortgages

Learn more about alternatives to reverse mortgages.

Key Decisions About Reverse Mortgages

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