What Issues Should I Consider When Using a Reverse Mortgage?
Overview
A reverse mortgage can solve a real retirement income problem, but it's also one of the more misunderstood financial products, which makes it worth approaching with a clear-eyed view of both benefits and tradeoffs.
How the loan interacts with your other goals, and what it means for anyone who might inherit the home, are usually more important questions than the interest rate itself.
What this checklist covers
- 1General reverse mortgage issues
- 2Goal coordination
- 3Risk issues
Common questions

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