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Questions to Ask Before Taking a Reverse Mortgage - New York Times
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March 2, 2008
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Reverse mortgages are complex loans typically available only to homeowners older than 61. They permit owners to borrow against their houses, but they do not require loan repayment until the borrower moves out of the home or dies. Then the loan is repaid from the proceeds of selling the house. Here are some questions that financial advisers and groups like AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, say potential borrowers should ask before taking out a reverse mortgage:1. Is a reverse mortgage the best option? Reverse mortgages can be very expensive compared with other kinds of loans, and the amount owed grows every month. Because of these high costs, someone ...
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