Bottom line: Make sure you know how much interest you'll
pay over the life of the mortgage, plus lending fees, like points, and other costs, like mortgage insurance.
This coupled with the fact that these loans are paid off more quickly result in a huge amount of interest
savings over the life of the mortgage when compared against a 30 year mortgage.
The costs associated with a reverse mortgage are generally higher than a traditional mortgage and can include an origination fee, closing costs, and servicing
fees over the life of the mortgage.
Given the lengthy repayment period of mortgages, even a small difference in interest rates can make a big difference over the life of your mortgage