Education Still Remains A Hurdle For Prospective Reverse Mortgage Borrowers Navi Persaud Jun 09, 2021 While the reverse mortgage industry has made strides in educating its borrowers, some hurdles still remain. The reverse mortgage industry has made some strides in educating their borrowers on the products that are offered and how they can fit the needs of folks heading into retirement. However, a report by Chris Clow of Reverse Mortgage Daily highlighted a few negative testimonials from prospective borrowers, which was published by the Washington Post. It's clear from reading the first comment that folks are actively looking into reverse mortgages as a retirement solution but were halted when they encountered a few negative points.