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Oct 22 min read
Parents use their own property wealth to fund kids’ first homes
Many parents and grandparents who have helped fund a first-time buyer’s property purchase did so by using their own property wealth.
Jul 312 min read
Women more uncertain of later life mortgage options than men, survey reveals
Women aged 55 and over who own their own home have a greater uncertainty of their mortgage options later in life than men.
Jul 244 min read
Equity release customers save almost £300m in borrowing costs through voluntary penalty-free repayments
As active members of the Equity Release Council we are pleased to share this latest news from them that we are fully involved with.
Apr 192 min read
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.
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
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
Mar 20, 20231 min read
We are a VouchedFor Top Rated Firm for Three Consecutive Years
Since we joined VouchedFor in 2021, we have consistently gained a high average of ratings and are recognised as a top rated firm.
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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 read
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.
Jan 9, 20233 min read
Could Equity Release Help With Rising Costs?
An increasing number of older people are considering dipping into the value stored in their homes to help with the cost of living crisis.
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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.
Oct 12, 20223 min read
Equity Release - The Current Picture, Autumn 2022
Here we put some context and perspective around what equity release actually looks like in Autumn 2022.
Sep 21, 20222 min read
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 read
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 read
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?
Apr 20, 20223 min read
Lifetime Mortgages - The Idea of Balance
There is a difference between industry articles about lifetime mortgages, and those articles written for the public.
Mar 24, 20223 min read
Interest Only Mortgages - What Does it Really Mean to Feel Safe?
Many years ago, it was quite common to take out an interest only mortgage.
Mar 17, 20222 min read
Equity Release to Fund Holidays Triples Year on Year
Equity release is becoming more commonly used to fund holidays.
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Heating or Eating, does there have to be a choice?
If you are a homeowner and are over 55 years old, then you could consider a Lifetime Mortgage or Equity Release plan as your saviour.
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