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Reverse Mortgage Myths and Facts

🧠 Reverse Mortgage Myths vs. Facts

āŒ Myth āœ… Fact
The bank takes ownership of my home. You remain the owner. The reverse mortgage is a loan secured by your home—just like a traditional mortgage. You keep the title as long as you meet the loan terms.
I’ll have nothing left to leave my heirs. Your heirs can still inherit your home. After the loan is repaid, any remaining equity belongs to your heirs.
I can lose my home with a reverse mortgage. As long as you live in the home, pay property taxes, insurance, and any applicable HOA dues, and maintain the home, you cannot be forced to leave.
Reverse mortgages are only for people who are desperate for money. Many financially stable homeowners use reverse mortgages as part of a smart retirement plan—to supplement income, delay Social Security, or increase liquidity.
I’ll be stuck with a reverse mortgage forever. You can repay the loan at any time with no penalty. You also have the option to sell the home whenever you choose.