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Reverse mortgages are becoming increasingly popular to provide supplemental retirement income to cash-poor (and relatively house-rich) elderly. With a reverse mortgage, you receive payments (or a lump sum) from the lender. Interest on the loan (and fees) compounds, but the debt doesn’t have to be paid until the home is sold. When you consider taking out this type of mortgage, you should do plenty of long-term analysis to compare your options and be sure you’re getting the right one for your situation. See Chapter 8 for the details.