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Cash Now, Home Later | Business and Finance News
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A seventy-year-old homeowner with outright property ownership faces tough choices to access cash: reverse mortgage or home-equity sharing. Neither is reversible without selling—he’s trading future home value for today’s money. Reverse mortgages offer tax-free cash without monthly payments but come with steep fees and potential loss if the home doesn’t appreciate. Home-equity agreements don’t charge interest but reward investors with appreciation—sometimes doubling their gain. Both options lock him into long-term contracts, with exit only via sale or buyout. Best for those in urgent need, but if finances are stable, holding onto home equity remains the wisest move.
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