Things to consider before borrowing a reverse mortgage to delay collecting Social Security
We released several new resources to help older homeowners decide whether to borrow a reverse mortgage.
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CFPB Report Warns That Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage Loan Can Be an Expensive Way to Maximize Social Security Benefits
CFPB Releases Consumer Guide and Video Explaining Reverse Mortgages
CFPB Takes Action Against Reverse Mortgage Companies for Deceptive Advertising
Three Companies Cited For Falsely Claiming Consumers Could Not Lose Their Homes
CFPB Supervision Recovers $11 Million for 225,000 Harmed Consumers
CFPB Finds Qualified Students Were Blocked From Affordable Loan Repayment Plans; Updates Student Loan Servicing Exam Procedures
Consumer advisory: Don’t be misled by reverse mortgage advertising
You might see enticing images of youthful retirees on the golf course or enjoying other leisure activities in a reverse mortgage advertisement. We looked closely at many ads and found incomplete and inaccurate statements used to describe the loans. Reverse mortgage ads don’t always tell the whole story, so consider these facts when you see advertisements.
Prepared Remarks of CFPB Director Richard Cordray on the Reverse Mortgage Advertising Press Call
Thank you all for joining us today for the release of our study on reverse mortgage advertisements. Right now, we are experiencing the greying of America, with 45 million people in this country who are age 65 or older and 10,000 more who are turning 65 each day. They are our grandparents, our parents, our […]
CFPB Study Finds Reverse Mortgage Advertisements Can Create False Impressions
CFPB Issues Advisory Warning Consumers Not To Be Deceived WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released results of a focus group study on reverse mortgage advertisements that found many participants were left with misimpressions about the product. After viewing the ads, consumers were confused about reverse mortgages being loans, and they […]
Consumer advisory: Three steps you should take if you have a reverse mortgage
We’ve heard many complaints from consumers who have experienced problems with reverse mortgages. Here are 3 things you or your loved ones should do if you have a reverse mortgage.
Updated reverse mortgage guide: Two things you should know
Reverse mortgages are a special type of home equity loan sold to homeowners aged 62 years and older, which are repaid when the borrowers sell the home, move out, or die. It’s a complicated type of loan that works best for homeowners who carefully consider all of their options.
CFPB Report Finds Confusion in Reverse Mortgage Market
A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that allows older homeowners to access the equity they have built up in their homes now, and defer payment of the loan until they pass away, sell, or move out of the home.