Reverse Mortgages

Latest Articles

• Reverse mortgage pros and cons

  This complicated program can be a game-changer for cash-poor seniors.

  7 min read Feb 03, 2021

  

• Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages

  These home equity loans can be a source of cash for seniors, albeit an expensive one.

  9 min read Nov 25, 2020

  

• Does the home you inherited include a mortgage?

  Despite the passing of the borrower, the mortgage still needs to be repaid.

  4 min read Oct 22, 2020

  

• New index for adjustable mortgages, home equity loans may change your payment

  This technical changeover could affect the dollars in your bank account.

  4 min read Sep 14, 2020

  

• When you buy a home or refinance, check your seasoning

  Mortgage lenders typically have seasoning requirements before approving a loan.

  4 min read Sep 02, 2020

  

• Super-low interest rates give reverse mortgages new appeal for older Americans

  It’s one of the few financial instruments that pays more when interest rates are low.

  5 min read Aug 24, 2020

  

• What are the requirements for a reverse mortgage?

  Rules on reverse mortgages determine who is eligible and how much they’ll receive.

  5 min read Aug 13, 2020

  

• Best home modifications for aging in place and how to finance them

  Here’s what you need to know about home modifications as you reach your later years.

  4 min read Jul 21, 2020

  

• Home equity loan, HELOC or reverse mortgage: Which is right for you?

  What’s the best way for older homeowners to tap home equity for cash?

  5 min read Aug 22, 2019

  

• What are reverse mortgage scams?

  Don’t take out a reverse mortgage before learning about these scams.

  2 min read Jan 04, 2018