A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) allows older homeowners to access some of the equity in their homes, either in the form of monthly payments for life or a fixed term, or as a lump sum or line of credit. This reverse mortgage product is insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
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