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It is a type of mortgage in which a homeowner can borrow money against the value of his or her house.
No repayment of the mortgage both principal & interest is required until the borrower dies or the house is sold.
A reverse mortgage provides income that people can tap into for their retirement.
The property belongs to the senior citizen, possession is with senior citizen till his death or sale
The advantage of a reverse mortgage is that the borrower's credit is not relevant, and is often unchecked, because the borrower does not need to make any payments.