Equity Release products are designed for people over 55 to take cash value from their homes without having to move. There is a wide range of Equity Release products which can provide a valuable source of income for some people.

These schemes allow the borrower to stay in their home and benefit from the cash released from the equity of their property until certain events occur for example moving into long-term care or death. At this point the lender will be repaid, usually through the sale of the property.

There are different types of Equity Release Schemes, some of which mean ownership or part-ownership of the property passes to the Equity Release provider and others where a cash sum is drawn from a promise to repay the lender on the sale of the property. It is important if you are considering an Equity Release scheme to understand the differences between these scheme types and this is something we can help you with.

Equity release can be very useful in some circumstances but it is essential to seek advice on whether it is suitable for you. We will not advise you on Equity Release but will introduce you to an Equity Release Specialist. However we can advise you on an Interest Only Retirement plan mortgage as an alternative.