A place to think it through properly, before anyone tries to sell you anything.

Who's behind the site

Reverse Loans provides information for Australian homeowners and their families.

Why we created it

Most information about reverse mortgages comes from the people selling them. We wanted somewhere that shows the whole picture, including the experiences that went badly, so families can make the decision together and calmly.

How stories and answers are researched

Our 88 stories come from public online discussions. We rewrite them in plain English, remove identifying details, sort them by outcome and retain links to the original sources where available.

Our editorial team has verified the articles on this site, including our 17 answers. Where a review date is recorded, we show it alongside the article.

Editorial independence

We include positive, mixed, negative and unresolved experiences to help readers consider a range of outcomes.

How the site makes money

Read our plain-English statement on how we make money.