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Reverse Mortgages

What is a Reverse Mortgage? - It allows someone to borrow money against the value of their home and, depending on the arrangement, usually only needs to be repaid when the house is sold. It has become popular with retirees as a way to unlock equity within their home into cash for purchases, travel and lifestyle.

Reverse Mortgage lender Directory
A directory of companies specializing in reverse mortgages providing information on rates, eligibility, equity release, fees and conditions.

Reverse Mortgages Sites

American Reverse Mortgage Corp Provides free specialist evaluations for HECM reverse mortgages and Jumbo Reverse Mortgages to Seniors. They also have multi-lingual advisers available.

Financial Freedom One of the larger specialists in the US, Financial Freedom, provide federal insured (HECM) and Fannie Mae reverse mortgages.

ReverseMortgage An information resource provided by the NRMLA - a policy advocate and public affairs center for reverse mortgage lenders.

Trinity Trinity Reverse Mortgage provides solutions in California with a range of equity conversion products. Website contains FAQ, process guide and calculators.

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