Reverse mortgages are facing renewed scrutiny after the December 7 release of the Consumer Union Report, Examining Faulty Foundations in Today’s Reverse Mortgages. According to the report, reverse mortgages are suitable for only a small slice of low-income seniors, and seniors often enter into the contracts without understanding the financial consequences, including the high fees and interest charges attached to the mortgage products.
“Reverse mortgages are a very risky deal for borrowers who don’t understand the complicated terms of the loan and how quickly fees and interest charges can add up,” said Norma Garcia, an attorney with Consumer Union. Read this complete article at AdvisorFX (sign up for a free trial subscription with full access to all of the planning libraries and client presentations if you are not already a subscriber).
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