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What is a Reverse Mortgage?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Collin J Smith

by Bob French, CFA

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At its most basic, a reverse mortgage is pretty much what it sounds like – the opposite of a traditional mortgage. Instead of turning your money into home equity, you’re turning your home equity into money you can use.

Full article at https://retirementresearcher.com/what-is-a-reverse-mortgage/

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