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by Charles Kirkendall

Protecting yourself from reverse mortgage scams

If you are looking into reverse mortgages, there are several things that you can do to protect yourself from falling victim to these types of scams.

1. Speak with a HUD approved reverse mortgage counselor. The counselor will help you understand reverse mortgages and help you evaluate your situation.

2. Obtain several offers from different reverse mortgage lenders in order to compare different options. The rule of thumb is to get at least three separate offers so that you have a good comparison of the terms offered.

3. Make sure you understand all the terms and conditions within the reverse mortgage contracts. Your reverse mortgage counselor can guide you through the contracts.

4. You generally have three business days after signing the loan document to cancel it for any reason.

If you suspect that a company is operating in violation of the law, let your reverse mortgage counselor know and then file a complaint with your State Attorney General's office or banking regulatory agency and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at www.ftc.gov.

Copyright (c) Charles Kirkendall

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