Reverse Mortgage - Are they a Good Idea

Mortgage vs. Reverse Mortgage: How Do You Put Your Mortgage in Reverse

Many people look at the process of a mortgage and wonder how exactly do you put your mortgage in reverse?

In order to understand a reverse mortgage, lets first investigate at a normal mortgage for a first time home buyer. When you first start the mortgage process, you shop many mortgage l...


Reverse Mortgage Loans: Supplement Your Income with a Reverse Mortgage for Seniors

Reverse mortgages are one of the most misunderstood mortgage loans around. Reverse Mortgages are a way for seniors to create an income stream using the equity in their homes. As with any type of mortgage, there are risks and you need to research reverse mortgages to avoid being taken advantag...


Reverse Mortgage - Reverse your Monthly Mortgage Payment

One of the most frequent questions that we receive when assisting with Reverse Mortgages is, ?If I already have a mortgage, can I still do a Reverse Mortgage?? The consensus seems to be that most people believe the answer to this questions is no. In reality, however, the Reverse Mortgage is a...


Reverse Mortgages Ten Reasons You Should Consider a Reverse Mortgage

A reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan secured by a house. Unlike a conventional mortgage that decreases over time, a reverse mortgage increases over time.

Reverse mortgages are designed for older homeowners who are house rich, but cash poor. With a reverse mortgage th...


Latest reverse mortgage Updates


State sues Woodridge mortgage company over deceptive marketing (Daily Herald)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed lawsuits against two mortgage brokers, accusing them of using unfair and deceptive marketing practices to solicit seniors for reverse mortgages.

Lawsuit accuses mortgage brokers of targeting seniors (ABC 7 Chicago)
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against two mortgage brokers, accusing them of using deceptive marketing to solicit senior citizens for reverse mortgages.

Reverse mortgages offer benefits, at a price (New Haven Register)
Q: As we enter retirement, I wonder if we should consider a reverse mortgage. We have home equity and enjoy our home, and we don’t wish to move. But, we don’t have a lot of investments to live on. What is your take on reverse mortgages?