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Reverse Mortgages - Understanding Reverse Mortgage Practices

A reverse mortgage is a special type of loan that can be used by people 62 and older to convert the equity in their homes into cash. Instead of making payments, the bank pays you. Get the facts about reverse mortgages.
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A non-biased overview of reverse mortgages. Provided by the Federal Trade Commission.
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HUD provides information to help you understand how reverse mortgages work.

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