Table of Contents

A Note To Readers............................................................................ x
Quick Answers .................................................................................. 1
Introduction: The Senior Boom ...................................................... 17

Reverse Mortgage Basics

Chapter 1: Eligibility ........................................................................... 33 Chapter 2: Loan Types ...................................................................... 37 Chapter 3: Payout Types (and Why They Matter) .............................. 67 Chapter 4: Realistic Examples ............................................................ 83

Taking Action

Chapter 5: Talking To Your Adult Children ........................................ 97
Chapter 6: The Application Process ................................................. 111
Chapter 7: The Closing .................................................................... 137

Reverse Mortgages and Your Finances

Chapter 8: Advanced Options ......................................................... 155 Chapter 9: Wrapping Up ................................................................. 171

Additional Information and Resources ........................................ 180 Glossary ........................................................................................ 191 Special Feature: Reverse Vision In-Depth Example .................. 203 Index of Key Concepts ................................................................. 213