With an increasing number of seniors experiencing losses in their retirement assets, many are looking seriously at reverse mortgages on their homes to generate additional income. While these mortgage loans are a viable solution for some seniors, there are downsides that should be considered.

The most popular reverse mortgage is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, insured by the Federal Housing Administration. In the past year, sales of reverse mortgages increased by about 24 percent, ...

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