An international law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys active across 32 U.S. cities and in London recently released a podcast episode entirely about the legal complexity — and overlooked details in ...

Reverse mortgage lines of credit remain underused in retirement planning as advisers cite risk and perception challenges.

For many older Americans, their home is more than a place to live. It's their biggest financial asset. For those who need access to more income in retirement, tapping into that wealth can be a smart ...

Learning how mortgages work can be confusing. We put together a brief guide focusing on where to find current rates and types of mortgages available.

WASHINGTON — The housing bubble, lax regulatory oversight and an influx of shady loan professionals have made lawmakers uneasy about the safety and soundness of the popular government-backed ...

Government housing officials report that 46,000 reverse-mortgage borrowers under the government's insured loan program were delinquent on their loans as of July. This total is more than 50 percent ...

Question: “I have been toying with the idea of using some of my 401(k) money to secure my mom’s house. My mom took out a reverse mortgage but exhausted her access once it reached $560,000. The home ...

A reverse mortgage isn't available for every homeowner. Typically, you'll need to be age 62 or older to qualify, leaving this option available mostly for senior homeowners. But if you meet the age ...

I am a retired and divorced 75-year-old woman with one daughter. She will inherit what I've got and, believe me, she needs it. About seven years ago, I had a catastrophic health issue that required me ...

Your home equity is the market value of your home minus any outstanding debt on your property — including primary mortgages ...

I am a retired and divorced 75-year-old woman with one daughter. She will inherit what I’ve got and, believe me, she needs it. About seven years ago, I had a catastrophic health issue that required me ...