Disclosures to borrower.

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  • (1) at the time the lender provides an application for a reverse mortgage to a prospective borrower:
    • (a) a disclosure that explains any adjustable interest rate feature of the reverse mortgage, including:
      • (i) the circumstances under which the interest rate may increase;
      • (ii) any limitation on the amount that the interest rate may increase; and
      • (iii) the effect of an increase in the interest rate; and
    • (b) a list of at least five independent housing counselors that includes each independent housing counselor's name, address, and telephone number;
  • (2) at least 10 days before the day on which a reverse mortgage closes, a disclosure that describes:
    • (a) that the prospective borrower's liability under the reverse mortgage is limited;
    • (b) the prospective borrower's rights, obligations, and remedies that relate to:
      • (i) temporary absences, late payments, and payment default by the lender; and
      • (ii) each condition that requires satisfaction of the reverse mortgage; and
    • (c) the projected total cost of the reverse mortgage to the prospective borrower, based on the projected total future loan balance;
  • (3) on an annual basis, on or before January 31 of each year, a statement that summarizes:
    • (a) the total principal amount paid to the borrower under the reverse mortgage;
    • (b) the total amount of deferred interest added to the principal; and
    • (c) the outstanding loan balance at the end of the preceding year; and
  • (4) if applicable, at least 25 days before the day on which the lender adjusts the interest rate on a reverse mortgage, a disclosure that states:
    • (a) the current index amount;
    • (b) the publication date of the index; and
    • (c) the new interest rate.




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