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All About Reverse Mortgages

July 24, 2009  |   Mortgage Blog   |   Mortgage Mike - Admin  |   17 Comments

All About Reverse Mortgages

If you are over the age of 62 and you own a house, you have more than likely heard about a Reverse Mortgage.  This is an interesting issue due to the fact that Reverse Mortgages are becoming extremely popular in America these days. Unfortunately, though, many people are afraid of this type of mortgage, which can be attributed to a lack of knowledge on the issue, or just because they may have been misinformed. The truth is, a reverse mortgage can offer extremely beneficial assistance (monetarily) to a senior who may be out of options or who is just strapped for cash. But what exactly is a Reverse Mortgage?  How do they work?  What are the requirements for obtaining one?  All of these questions will be answered in the following guide. In the most basic sense, a reverse mortgage is a special type of loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. What this means is, the money you have built up over the years by making home mortgage payments can essentially ...