The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) will begin offering reverse mortgages this month.

While the majority of reverse mortgages in Japan are only based on the value of the land (due to the low value given to older buildings), MUFG's mortgages can also apply to homes and apartments.

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