Lifetime Mortages

Redefining ‘later life lending’ for a fairer financial future

The phrase ‘later life lending’ is becoming increasingly common in financial services but what...

Air launches new app to bolster adviser support

Air, the later life lending platform, has launched a new app exclusively for its...

Advisers regularly reject later life lending enquiries, new study reveals

A significant proportion of financial advisers are routinely turning away potential clients seeking later...

High-value homeowners drive rise in lifetime mortgage uptake, says Pure Retirement

New data from specialist lender Pure Retirement suggests a notable shift in the profile...

Q&A: Dave Harris, CEO, more2life

Mortgage Soup fires the questions at Dave Harris, CEO at more2life. Mortgage Soup (MS): How...

More over-55’s using lifetime mortgages to clear debts and home loans

A growing number of older homeowners are turning to lifetime mortgages to manage financial...

Standard Life Home Finance ups Horizon lifetime mortgage maximum LTVs

Standard Life Home Finance has increased the maximum loan-to-values (LTVs) on across its Horizon...

The FCA should make later life lending central to its public discussions

The government’s ongoing focus on growing the economy has led it down the path...

Key urges FCA to widen advice reforms to include later life lending

The UK’s largest equity release adviser, Key Later Life Finance, has welcomed the Financial...

Over-60s own almost £3 trillion in property

Those in the UK aged over 65 own outright £2.944 trillion in property wealth,...

Air maintains top-ranking status for product and criteria sourcing

Air continues to be a leading intermediary services brand in the later life lending...

Awareness of later life lending innovation grows, but advisers seek more support

Advisers are increasingly aware of product innovation in the later life lending market, but...

Standard Life Home Finance improves Horizon lifetime mortgage criteria

Standard Life Home Finance has made a series of changes to the criteria on...

More2life unveils Tailored Interest Reward lifetime mortgage

More2life has launched its latest lifetime mortgage, Tailored Interest Reward, designed to provide later...

COMMENT

Why complex-income borrowers need more adviser support

The UK mortgage market has become more complex for borrowers, lenders and advisers alike. Higher rates, tighter affordability pressures and more varied working patterns...

Economic abuse: The warning signs every adviser should recognise

Taking out a joint mortgage is one of the most common ways for people to get onto the property ladder. For many, combining earning...

Beyond the walk: Mortgage leaders talk mental health – part 15

The Mortgage Industry Mental Health Charter's (MIMHC) third annual 144-mile Walk & Talk challenge finally came to an end on Friday last week as...

Why partnerships are key for unlocking advice niches

What’s your USP? It’s a vital question for all businesses to consider, but particularly advice firms. So, what exactly draws a potential client to...

Is landlord liquidity at risk of becoming too overlooked?

Among the many heated debates swirling around the buy-to-let market at present - and there are many - one that gets relatively little attention...

Latest news

LHV Bank completes £22m buy-to-let portfolio deals

LHV Bank has completed two specialist buy-to-let transactions totalling about £22 million to support...

Wealthy Advisers Club launches free performance planner app

The Wealthy Advisers Club has launched a free 90-day performance planning app for mortgage...

AI will not replace brokers, says OneDome chief

Mortgage brokers will remain central to the homebuying process despite the rise of artificial...

Professional landlords remain committed to buy-to-let despite regulatory pressures

Professional property investors are continuing to back the private rental sector despite mounting regulation...

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