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Millions of older adults are “house rich but cash poor.” They own their homes, but don’t have enough income to make ends meet. We help seniors explore how to use their home equity wisely.

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Reverse Mortgage Booklet Now Available in Spanish

NCOA’s Use Your Home to Stay at Home™, the official reverse mortgage consumer booklet approved by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, is now available in Spanish.

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Updated Guide Helps Older Homeowners Use Your Home to Stay at Home™

NCOA has released the 2013 version of Use Your Home to Stay at Home™, the official reverse mortgage consumer booklet approved by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.

8 Myths about Reverse Mortgages

Have you heard about reverse mortgages, but aren’t quite sure if they’re legitimate or a scam? Reverse mortgages can be a useful financial tool for older homeowners, but they’re not for everyone. Before considering one of these loans, it pays to know the myths and facts.

More Seniors Turning to Reverse Mortgages to Meet Urgent Financial Needs

A study from NCOA and the MetLife Mature Market Institute finds most older homeowners are using reverse mortgages to manage urgent financial needs.