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Dec 6, 20232 min read
Families utilising equity release to financially support relatives
Nearly two thirds of people who are receiving financial support from their families are receiving their funds via equity release.
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Nearly 80 per cent of borrowers say mortgage worries impacting mental health
Four in five Brits feel the current mortgage market has impacted their mental health. Speak to us at Viva to see how we can help.
Oct 27, 20234 min read
Equity Release Increases to Fund Mortgages
Homeowners – facing high levels of debt and inadequate pension savings – are turning to borrowing against property value in later life.
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Highly Commended in Vulnerable Customer Awards 2023
We are very proud to announce that one of our advisers, Steff Miles has been Highly Commended in the July Group Vulnerable Customer Awards
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Equity Release Adviser of the Year - Commended
We were commended in the Equity Release Adviser of the Year category
Sep 6, 20232 min read
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 read
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.
Jul 7, 20232 min read
How Viva Supports Dementia Friends
Here at Viva, all of our advisers have undergone the training to be a dementia friend.
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Viva Retirement Solutions are 10 Years Old!
Viva Retirement are proud to have reached our 10 year anniversary, having started with just two advisers and are now currently at 17!
May 24, 20232 min read
First-time buyers could cut mortgage terms by over eight years through equity release gifting
The average mortgage term for a first-time buyer in England could be reduced by up to eight years through equity release gifting.
May 9, 20231 min read
Viva at the Annual Mortgage Conference
We will be attending the UK Finance Annual Mortgage Conference next week, 16-17th May.
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Penalty-free repayments help equity release borrowers cut interest costs by £116m
Equity release customers made 190,374 penalty-free repayments in 2022, up 48% from 2021, saving them £116m in future by reducing compound in
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