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Current rates, as of November 11, 2009 on the HECM (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage) are as follows:

Fixed Rate: 5.56% plus 0.50 for monthly mortgage insurance.

Adjustable rate with a 2.5% margin: 2.742% plus 0.50 for monthly mortgage insurance.

Adjustable rates are based on the LIBOR plus a margin. Lenders offer different margins. Margins can range from 2.25% - 3.25% depending on the lender.

For more daily rate updates: http://mlsreversemortgage.com/reverse_mortgage_programs.html

- Josh Borba
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