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Reverse Mortgage

Lending & Mortgages
A loan allowing homeowners 62+ to convert home equity into cash without monthly payments, repaid when the home is sold.

Example

Example: Suppose you take out a $300,000 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%. Understanding reverse mortgage helps you see how your monthly payment of approximately $1,896 is structured — and how this concept affects your total cost over the life of the loan. Use our mortgage calculator to see how reverse mortgage impacts your specific situation.

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