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Why Both Spouses Should Be Named on a Reverse Mortgage

Can a reverse mortgage lender foreclose on a home after the borrower dies, even if a surviving spouse wants to stay there? More

Article | May 13, 2013

Are Reverse Mortgages Risky?

Jane Bryant Quinn explains the risks involved with taking a reverse mortgage too early. More

Article | April 26, 2013

Are Reverse Mortgages Helpful or Hazardous?

Often considered a loan of last resort for older retirees, reverse mortgages are there for homeowners who worry about outliving their savings. But are they... More

Article | April 15, 2013

Reverse Mortgages

Read the latest news and articles on reverse mortgages including reverse mortgage financial information, tools, calculators, and advice from financial experts exclusively from AARP. More

April 4, 2013

Reverse Mortgage Payments and Court-Ordered Judgments

Know the law regarding reverse mortgage payments and court-ordered debt recovery. More

Article | January 29, 2013

Changing Attitudes, Changing Motives: The MetLife Study of How Aging Homeowners Use Reverse Mortgages – 2011

...Attitudes, Changing Motives: The MetLife Study of How Aging Homeowners Use Reverse Mortgages – 2011 from: AARP Livable Communities , September 12, 2012 Overview A large percentage... More

Article | December 6, 2012

Glossary of Reverse Mortgage Terms

Easily understood definitions of terms used in the reverse mortgage market. More

Article | October 16, 2012

A Win For Reverse Mortgage Borrowers

Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Win Reprieve; Spouses Stay in Homes - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Money » Managing Debt » A Win For Reverse Mort... A Win For Reverse... More

Article | October 15, 2012

5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Considering A Reverse Mortgage

Are you a good candidate for a reverse mortgage? More

Article | October 15, 2012

A Reverse Mortgage for Less

A reverse mortgage offers a way to get at the equity in a home that might not otherwise be accessible. The chief complaint has always... More

Article | October 15, 2012