Counseling sessions are designed to: o inform borrowers of their rights and responsibilities o outline the alternatives to reverse
equity mortgages o offer financial guidance to prospective borrowers • Interest rates: With federally insured reverse mortgages like FHA HECM, the borrower often has a choice of interest rates.
This should include the following information:
o The interest rate to be charged and whether the rate is fixed, variable or both;
o Interest accrues from the time monies are advanced to the borrower and the interest is compounded;
o All reverse
mortgage fees and costs that must be paid by the borrower;
o A description of any refinancing features that have been discussed with the borrower;
o Any events that could terminate the reverse
mortgage such as death or moving from the residence;
o A description of any shared appreciation or
equity participation features; and
o A toll - free telephone number and the name of a contact person who can answer any questions, comments or complaints that the borrower may have.