What Is the Purpose of a Reverse Mortgage

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a reverse mortgage?

• A) to reduce the cost of housing to seniors
• B) to allow seniors to release money tied up in their houses
• C) to make it easier for seniors to move to more appropriate housing
• D) to enable more seniors to become homeowners

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