More retirees are turning to reverse mortgages to help their kids with down payments. But is it worth the risk?
- Posted on August 21, 2025
- By The Globe and Mail
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More retirees are turning to reverse mortgages to help their kids with down payments. But is it worth the risk?

Some advisers warn that this strategy comes with steep borrowing costs and risks leaving retirees short of funds