All over Iowa, reverse mortgages are becoming increasingly popular. As the Iowan population ages, senior homeowners need financing alternatives. A reverse mortgage does just that - provides options. Reverse Mortgages allow seniors to tap equity in their homes, while continuing to live there and own the home.

Beware of scam artists in Iowa who claim to be "estate planning" individuals and request a fee for referring a person to a reverse mortgage lender. This is never a reputable situation. For instance, Reverse Mortgage Page finds reverse mortgage lenders for interested consumers at absolutely no cost.

Iowa Reverse Mortgage information at Reverse Mortgage Page

Iowa Senior Resources:

Iowa Department of Elder Affairs Jessie M. Parker Building 510 E 12th Street, Suite 2 Des Moines, IA 50319-9025

General Number: (515) 725-3333 Long Term Care Complaint Hotline: 1-800-532-3213 TTY Accessible Telephone Number : (515)725-3302

In addition, www.hud.gov is always a good resource for reverse mortgages.