Mortgage education only - not a loan approval, commitment to lend, or personal financial advice.

Where Mortgage Information Comes From

In plain English

Mortgage rules can be complex, so this site tries to rely first on official agencies, regulators, program handbooks, and licensing references.

Before you decide

  • Official sources are preferred for program rules.
  • Secondary sources can add context, but they should not replace regulators or agencies.
  • Dates and reviewer notes help show when a page was last reviewed.

Sources Used First

This site tries to use official program pages, regulator pages, agency guides, licensing databases, and state regulator pages first. Local sources can help explain local context, but they do not replace the main program rules.

What Sources Cannot Decide For You

Sources can explain rules and common questions. They cannot decide whether a loan fits your household. Eligibility still requires review of the person, property, program, and lender rules.

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Where this information comes from

HUD Home Equity Conversion Mortgage program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - official

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hecm
CFPB reverse mortgage consumer resources

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - regulator

https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/reverse-mortgages/
Fannie Mae Selling Guide

Fannie Mae - agency

https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/
NMLS Consumer Access

NMLS - official

https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

Reviewed by Nick Cunningham, NMLS #907393. Last reviewed 2026-06-07.

Educational information only. Not personal financial, legal, tax, or benefits advice.