Finance

What is a 'reverse mortgage' and who qualifies in Oregon?

AA mortgage where the lender pays the borrower monthly; available to homeowners 62+ with significant equity✓ Correct
BA mortgage that goes backward from a 30-year to a 15-year term
CA mortgage available only to sellers who provide financing to buyers
DA government loan for first-time homebuyers in reverse

Explanation

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM/reverse mortgage) allows Oregon homeowners 62 or older to convert home equity into tax-free income without monthly mortgage payments. The loan balance grows over time and is repaid when the borrower sells, moves, or dies. There is no income requirement — the equity in the home serves as collateral. FHA insures most reverse mortgages.

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