You have worked so hard to build your wealth in your home. It is important that you make an informed decision whether a reverse mortgage is right for you. Below are links to reverse mortgage research articles from governmental agencies and senior organizations.

• US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  Reverse Mortgages – Top Ten Things to Know
  This article by HUD answers some of the most common questions and misgivings about reverse mortgages.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)
  Use Your Home to Stay at Home: A Guide for Homeowners Who Needs Help Now
  This booklet is an educational piece developed as part of NCOA's Use Your Home to Stay at Home Initiative. It helps you decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you. It explains how home equity can help you pay the costs of living at home with a chronic health condition.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)
  Use Your Home to Stay at Home: A Planning Guide to Older Consumers            
  This booklet is helpful if you are planning to live at home as you grow older. It shares some pros and cons of using a reverse mortgage in your retirement plans and dispel common myths about reverse mortgages.