In addition to the extensive information provided on our reverse mortgage site, we have provided the links below to unbiased information sources. These are the professional associations affiliated with reverse mortgage and the rights of senior Americans.
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http://wwwaarp.org
American Association of Retired Persons
http://www.asaging.org
American Society on Aging
A network of professionals in the field of aging provides education and information on the latest developments.
Benefits Checkup
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
This Web site offers a quick, confidential and free service to help you identify public programs for which you may be eligible and connects you to federal and state programs.
Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org
The BBB has been helping to solve consumer and business problems for almost 100 years. Its mission is to foster honest relationships, grow consumer confidence and encourage an ethical business environment.
Eldercare Locator
http://www/eldercare.gov
Find services and programs in your area.
Financing Long-Term Care
http://www.financinglongtermcare.umn.edu
This Web site offers planning tools and fact sheets to educate you and your family about how to plan ahead.
FirstGov for Seniors
http://www.seniors.gov
This site provides online access to government information and services of interest to seniors.
Grandkids and me
http://www.grandkidsandme.com
This site is dedicated to providing fun-filled meaningful opportunities for grandkids and grandparents.
Grandparents Magazine
http://www.grandparentsmagazine.net
A fun grandparent site with city guides, articles, coloring pages, songs and product reviews along with electronic newsletter.
Gray Panthers
http://www.graypanthers.org
This advocacy group promotes seniors rights and lobbies on seniors' issues.
National Care Planning Council
http://www.longtermcarelinknet/ncpc.htm
This organization is comprised of a national alliance of eldercare advisers and facilities that provide educational support and resources regarding issues of long-term care, including planning and implementation of assistance.
National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association (NRMLA)
http://www.nrmla.org
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., this advocacy group fulfills several roles. It serves as the voice for lenders and investors, helps educate consumers about reverse mortgages, and promotes reverse mortgage and seniors' issues via media outlets.
Senior Discounts
http://www.seniordiscounts.com
This site provides the most complete and accurate listing of all senior-related discounts for goods and services throughout the U.S.
The National Council on the Aging
http://www.ncoa.org
This nonprofit agency helps improve the health of seniors through education and awareness programs implemented in conjunction with communities, churches, consumer groups, leaders of academia, business, labor and local government agencies.
The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
http://www.homemods.org
Find tips on how to assess home safety for elders and funding for home modifications.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh-/hecm/hecmhome.cfm
This link goes directly to information regarding Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), the official name of reverse mortgage loans.
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