Reverse Mortgage Publications

Each of these publications are PDF files and require the use of the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Download a free copy here.

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Consumer Fact Sheet, by Fannie Mae, 4 pages, 760 KB; a good overview of the HECM program

Just the FAQs: Answers to Common Questions About Reverse Mortgages, by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, 16 pages, 645 KB; a concise treatment of important questions and misconceptions about reverse mortgages

The NRMLA Consumer Guide to Reverse Mortgages, by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, 16 pages, 594 KB; an overview of reverse mortgages that includes examples of the program at work

The NRMLA Guide to Aging in Place, by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, 9 pages, 577 KB; an information booklet on design ideas, useful products and how to find them, and professionals who can help plan and implement home modifications

Use Your Home to Stay at Home, by the National Council on Aging, 20 pages, 276 KB; a guide for older homeowners, who may need assistance to remain at home, to help assess and encourage the appropriate use of home equity

Using Reverse Mortgages for Heath Care, by the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, 15 pages, 240 KB; explains the use of reverse mortgages to pay for health care needs and preserve financial security

Money From Home, by Fannie Mae, 96 pages, 610 KB; a detailed description of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage and Fannie Mae Home Keeper reverse mortgage programs