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title: How many years can a reverse mortgage be?
description: "A [reverse mortgage](https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/reverse-mortgage/) typically lasts for the remainder of the homeowner's life, or until the home is no longer their primary residence. The loan must be paid off when the homeowner moves out, dies, or fails to meet the loan…"
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updated: "2023-02-23"
category: Reverse Mortgage
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# How many years can a reverse mortgage be?

A [reverse mortgage](https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/reverse-mortgage/) typically lasts for the remainder of the homeowner's life, or until the home is no longer their primary residence. The loan must be paid off when the homeowner moves out, dies, or fails to meet the loan obligations.

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