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title: When should you not get a reverse mortgage?
description: "Generally speaking, a [reverse mortgage](https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/reverse-mortgage/) should not be considered if you plan to move out of or sell your home in the near future. [FAQ When should you not get a reverse mortgage? | Reverse Mortgage Resource Center](https://www.youtube.com/embed/IVFDD9qnybI?feature=oembed) [![When should…"
url: "https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/faqs/when-should-you-not-get-a-reverse-mortgage/"
updated: "2023-05-01"
category: Reverse Mortgage
---

# When should you not get a reverse mortgage?

Generally speaking, a [reverse mortgage](https://reversemortgageresourcecenter.com/reverse-mortgage/) should not be considered if you plan to move out of or sell your home in the near future.

[FAQ When should you not get a reverse mortgage? | Reverse Mortgage Resource Center](https://www.youtube.com/embed/IVFDD9qnybI?feature=oembed)

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