A recent study aims to help financial planners realize the merits of using reverse mortgages to supplement their client’s portfolios. The study, published by Jerry Wagner of Ibis software, a reverse ...

With a reverse mortgage, you borrow against the equity in your home, freeing up cash. Here’s what that means when it comes to taxes, senior benefits, and interest rates. It feels like everything costs ...

For many older Americans, retirement comes with a mix of financial security and new challenges. While Social Security provides a reliable income stream, it's rarely enough to maintain the lifestyle ...

Cash-strapped American seniors are turning to reverse mortgages, a controversial type of loan that soared during the financial crisis, as a tightening economy drives ageing homeowners to find ways to ...

Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) solicited feedback on how to enhance the HECM program.

Reverse mortgages have been increasingly pitched as a way to stave off the effects of so-called “gray divorce,” and a new research brief shows just how a split can put both parties’ retirement futures ...

Learn about strategies to maximize reverse mortgage benefits, through options like a growing line of credit, HECM for Purchase, and refinancing. LADERA RANCH, CA ...

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Oh, hi again. In today’s edition, we’re talking about a new reverse mortgage that promises rate stability for life, a ...

While a reverse mortgage may be the ideal financial tool for some, for others, it's important to know there are alternatives worth exploring. Costs: One-time, up-front costs include origination fees, ...