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REVERSE MORTGAGE GLOSSARY
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| AARP model specifications |
rules recommended by AARP for analyzing and comparing reverse mortgages |
| acceleration clause |
the part of a contract that says when a loan may be declared due and payable |
| adjustable rate |
an interest rate that changes, based on changes in a published market-rate index |
| annuity |
a monthly cash payment you get from an insurance company for the rest of your life. |
| appraisal |
an estimate of how much a house would sell for if it were sold; also called its market value |
| appreciation |
an increase in a home's value |
| Area Agency on Aging (AAA) |
a local or regional nonprofit organization that provides information on services and programs for older adults |