Publications by Key Term: home equity loan

Reverse Mortgages: Final Report Nov 2006

Reverse mortgages can provide access to home equity for cash-poor seniors, but critics suggest that the true cost of these loans is high, and that borrowers forced to move for health or other reasons may find the reverse mortgage to be a problem. The Commission recommends regulation, including disclosure requirements to insure that consumers are fully informed about the effects of reverse mortgages.