> It is reasonable to ask if a person's life would be better if they were able to extract some of the value from the house in exchange for other things. For exa

> It is reasonable to ask if a person's life would be better if they were able to extract some of the value from the house in exchange for other things. For example, I can borrow against the value of my home and afford to go on more vacations, or a nicer car. It could fund my retirement, even. Isn't this a reverse mortgage?