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Reverse Mortgage - Regular Payments, Repayment at TermOriginating in the USA, the reverse mortgage reverses the principle of a loan: A series of regular, fixed payments are repaid in a single lump sum at the end of the term, along with the accrued interest. As with a loan, a mortgage often serves as collateral. Unlike a loan, however, the outstanding amount increases over time, making the risk significantly more difficult to assess. Consequently, the loan-to-value ratio (the proportion of the property's value that is financed by the loan) is usually considerably lower. Essentially, it's a form of reverse mortgage. Unlike the life annuity common in Europe, with a reverse mortgage, ownership of the property does not transfer to the lender. Depending on the agreement, the loan becomes due after a specific period, upon moving into a nursing home, or upon the borrower's death. More information on Life Annuity 
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