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What are Reverse Mortgages?

A Reverse mortgage is a highly regulated FHA insured loan regulated by HUD. This type of home financing enables senior homeowners to convert a portion of their properties' equity into cash. The equity payment can either be taken in a lump sum or can be broken into monthly payments. Other options are covered on the Reverse Mortgage payouts page. The most unique characteristic of reverse mortgage programs is that no repayment is needed until the homeowner no longer uses the property as their primary residence. As a financial tool, reverse mortgages are not for everyone. Most industry professionals agree that reverse mortgage programs require experience that only comes with specialization in the reverse field.

Please keep in mind that the reverse mortgage industry in constantly changing and some of the information contained on this site may not be current. Please ask a licensed reverse mortgage professional for up-to-date guidelines.


Additional Reverse Mortgage Information:
Benefits of Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgage FAQs
Reverse Mortgage Myths