Equity Release

Later Life Academy launches

The Later Life Academy (LLA) has been established to raise standards and provide business...

Over 65s look to borrow to supplement retirement income

Key Retirement Solutions has claimed that up to one in five over-65s have borrowed...

Lord Lipsey predicts major role for equity release

A peer has praised the "tremendous flexibility" of equity release in providing extra income...

KRS appoints group marketing chief

Key Retirement Solutions has announced the appointment of Tony Kane as group marketing director. He...

KRS appoints finance chief

Key Retirement Solutions has appointed Simon Thompson as group finance director. His appointment follows the...

New equity release provider unveiled

A new equity release provider is to enter the market in January 2014. Pure Retirement...

Equity release bucks attitude to the older borrower

One major consequence of the credit crunch and the financial crisis which engulfed the...

Wealth boost for mortgage-free pensioners

Retired homeowners gained around £1,300 a month on average in the past three months...

Roundtable to discuss how equity release can be improved

The Financial Services Consumer Panel and StepChange Debt Charity are co-hosting a roundtable discussion...

Just Retirement reveals IPO share price

Just Retirement has announces that the offer price for its IPO has been set...

Castle Trust targets London homeowners

Castle Trust, the equity loans provider, is marketing a solution for London homeowners keen...

10% year-on-year growth in released equity

Housing market growth is driving confidence in using property wealth to boost retirement income...

Over-45s “wildly optimistic” about their retirement provision

The majority of over-45s in the UK expect to retire with at least £490,990...

85% of over-55s have no long-term care plans

Over half of over-55s face "financial meltdown" in the event of needing to pay...

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Lenders must step up on high LTV products

Things are on the up for borrowers with a smaller deposit. The financial information website Moneyfacts publishes a regular update on mortgage product numbers,...

Why it matters that bridging hit more than £10bn last year

We see many numbers bandied around in the financial industry, which can sometimes have a numbing effect. So why should we all, especially brokers, care...

Top five reasons why renters should consider short-term protection insurance

In an unpredictable world, financial security can often feel like a luxury, especially for renters who may already juggle living expenses, rent payments, and...

Credit search vs credit scoring

The terms credit score and credit check are often used interchangeably by consumers, many of whom assume they mean the same thing. Yet understanding...

It’s not just about work/life balance

Firstly, it was good to get feedback on last month’s blog on technology from several people, and to see a spin-off follow-up blog from...

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Square 1 Media announces May Mortgage Market Debate

Square 1 Media is to hold its next Mortgage Market Debate on Wednesday, 21 May,...

Coventry BS maintains status as one of the best workplaces

Coventry Building Society has been named one of Great Place to Work's UK’s Best...

Atom bank breaks Near Prime record

Atom bank has reported another record-breaking month for Near Prime activity. Over the course of...

Berkeley Alexander appoints new BDM

General insurance provider Berkeley Alexander has announced the appointment of Grant Robinson as a...