A reverse mortgage is just like a regular mortgage in this way. With a traditional mortgage, you own your home, but the bank has a lien on it. The same is true with a reverse mortgage, though with a few extra restrictions. Most notably, you must live in the home while there's a reverse mortgage on it, and you aren't allowed to lease it to anyone else.

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