reverse mortgage

Definition

An arrangement in which a homeowner borrows against the equity in his/her home and receives regular monthly tax-free payments from the lender. also called reverse-annuity mortgage or home equity conversion mortgage.

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mortgage, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

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