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Good Faith Estimate

Last updated 2026-08-01

CFPB

Updated 2026-08-01

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a form that a lender must give you when you apply for a reverse mortgage. The GFE lists basic information about the terms of the reverse mortgage loan offer. Find out when you’d receive a Good Faith Estimate (cfpb.gov/askcfpb/146).

CFPB Mortgage Terms

CFPB · pp. 11–14

FTC

Updated 2026-08-01

A form required by the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) that discloses an estimate of the amount or range of charges, for specific settlement services the borrower is likely to incur in connection with the mortgage transaction.

FTC Real Estate Terms

FTC · pp. 8–9

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