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title: Can a family member pay off a reverse mortgage?
description: "Yes, a family member can pay off a [reverse mortgage](https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/reverse-mortgage/). Anyone can help a borrower or his or her surviving spouse pay off a reverse mortgage loan, including their spouse, children, their heirs, or other relatives. This occurs most commonly…"
url: "https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/faqs/can-a-family-member-pay-off-a-reverse-mortgage/"
updated: "2023-02-23"
category: Reverse Mortgage
---

# Can a family member pay off a reverse mortgage?

Yes, a family member can pay off a [reverse mortgage](https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/reverse-mortgage/). Anyone can help a borrower or his or her surviving spouse pay off a reverse mortgage loan, including their spouse, children, their heirs, or other relatives. This occurs most commonly when the last surviving borrower dies and heirs decide to pay off the loan.

[FAQ Can a family member pay off a reverse mortgage? | Reverse Mortgage Resource Center](https://www.youtube.com/embed/1X-h6kapVJg?list=PLIXdz9DLAFTC05MDPc_5QjKBB13v61zWS)

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