What is a reverse mortgage?

Learn what a reverse mortgage is. You’ll also learn the pros and cons, and when it could be a good option for your retirement.

Author: Peter Norris

Mortgage broker for over 10 years, property investor and Managing Director at Opes Mortgages

Reviewed by: Ed McKnight

Our Resident Economist, with a GradDipEcon and over five years at Opes Partners, is a trusted contributor to NZ Property Investor, Informed Investor, Stuff, Business Desk, and OneRoof.

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