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Reverse Mortgages: A Reliable Tool for Modern Retirement

Have you ever mentioned reverse mortgages at the family cookout? Be honest—what happened? Three people left the table, two went underneath it, and Aunt Petunia made a weapon out of a plastic knife! read more

The 6-month reverse mortgage rule: What it is and why it matters to borrowers

The 6-month reverse mortgage rule is an important one to understand, as it can make or break your estate plans. read more

A Brief History Of Mortgage Financing In The United States

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. It’s easy to dismiss a historical and introspective review of the mortgage ... read more

The Truth About Reverse Mortgages: Myths, Facts and Modern Benefits With Don Graves

Robert Powell: Where are we with reverse mortgages? Where have we come from, and where are we going? To discuss this, I’m joined by Don Graves, president of the Housing Wealth Institute, author of ... read more

CFPB warns consumers about home equity contracts, comparing their features to reverse mortgages

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) this month published an issue spotlight that takes a closer look at home equity contracts, or what the industry refers to as home equity investments ... read more

What disqualifies you from getting a reverse mortgage?

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ... read more

Is there a better way to avoid reverse mortgage foreclosures?

Scrivnr founder Byron Batres talks about his company’s quest to save time and money for reverse mortgage borrowers and servicers. read more