Is a Mortgage Free Retirement Becoming a Pipe Dream?
One in five homeowners aged 55 or over do not expect to retire mortgage-free according to data from the Equity Release Council.
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Sep 6, 20232 min
Equity Release and Lifetime Mortgage Customers Borrowing for ‘Aspirational Reasons’
Lifetime mortgage borrowers primarily released funds for aspirational (i.e. non-essential) purposes
Jul 19, 20232 min
Is there a Retirement Age Gap as People Underestimate Life Expectancy
There is currently a retirement age gap as people aged 50 and over miscalculate their life expectancy.
Mar 6, 20233 min
Parents Turn to Equity Release to Help Children onto the Property Ladder
In the UK, parents are fuelling a £6.2 billion boom in equity release loans to help younger people get on the property ladder.
Feb 8, 20233 min
Lifetime Mortgages - To Pay or Not to Pay, that is the Question!
It is well known that one of the biggest benefits of a Lifetime Mortgage is that you do not have to make any payments to the loan you take.
Dec 13, 20222 min
Grandparents warned of 'important thing to consider' to reduce inheritance tax
Releasing equity from your home would reduce the value of your property and either reduce the Inheritance tax bill upon death.
Nov 9, 20222 min
Home Improvements Increase as Reason for Equity Release
A study has found that more lifetime mortgage borrowers are using their loans to pay for home improvements.
Sep 21, 20222 min
Older Homeowners See Property Wealth Grow by up to £10k so Far This Year
Total property wealth now stands at £2.95tr with older homeowners in all parts of Great Britain benefiting.
Sep 16, 20223 min
Equity Release to Help with the Cost of Living Crisis
As more people are impacted, they are looking for alternative income sources, such as equity release.
Jul 20, 20223 min
Residential Properties - Investments for Later Life Retirement Planning
How much longer can Residential Properties be classed as just standalone assets, rather than an Investment for Later Life Retirement Plan?
Mar 17, 20222 min
Equity Release to Fund Holidays Triples Year on Year
Equity release is becoming more commonly used to fund holidays.
Jan 27, 20222 min
Nearly half of people over State Pension age failing to claim up to £3,000 in DWP benefits
It has been reporrted that cash-strapped older homeowners of State Pension age are missing out on thousands of pounds of extra income
Aug 17, 20202 min
‘Sandwich generation’ now more open to equity release post-Covid
20% of those considering equity release say that Covid-19’s impact on their broader family’s finances has meant they are likely to take it.
Jun 9, 20202 min
Rise in Equity Release Enquiries for Gifting Purposes
Enquiries about using equity release for gifting purposes have risen during lockdown, as older homeowners look to help younger generations.
May 28, 20201 min
Later Life Lending to Support Businesses
As we continue to offer nationwide equity release and lifetime mortgage advice during Coronavirus lockdown.
May 20, 20203 min
Viva Goes the Extra Mile
If you are looking for an equity release advisor who will go the extra mile for you and not give up, please contact us.
Apr 27, 20201 min
Mortgage Re-Finance Help
During this difficult period of lockdown, we have found it really helpful to share stories of how we have assisted our clients.
Feb 20, 20202 min
Majority of over 55s opt to stay in their home rather than downsize
Over 55s wanting to stay in their home rather than downsizing leads to a majority (80%) opting for equity release instead of moving home.
Feb 17, 20204 min
Equity release: what are the options for older people?
Older people are withdrawing £10m a day from their homes – adding up to £3.4bn last year – and it’s not just for new kitchens and dream holi
Nov 19, 20191 min
Later Life Lending Event
This Thursday one of our director's Paul Saroya will be one of the speakers at The Mortgage Solutions Later Life Lending event on 21st Novem
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