Equity Release

Equity release market continues to grow

The value of equity release plans agreed in the third quarter of 2013 totalled...

Parents still supporting offspring post-retirement

Parents’ financial commitments to their children do not end when their offspring start working...

Equity Release Council bolsters safeguards

The Equity Release Council has added an extra set of safeguards aimed at ensuring...

Steady rise in over 50s using home to fund retirement

The 'HIPpies' (home is pension) generation has doubled in the last year, according to LV=,...

There should be a distinction between mortgage and lifetime advice

The recent launch by provider, Hodge Lifetime, of its new ‘hybrid’ interest-only/lifetime mortgage product...

Jon King to leave more 2 life

Jon King is stepping down as managing director of more 2 life. He leaves more...

Equity release being used by divorcing over-60s

Almost one in 10 over-60s taking out equity release plans on the value of...

Crown partners Hodge with lifetime mortgage

UK mortgage servicer Crown Mortgage Management has completed a contract for Hodge Lifetime’s launch...

Exclusive equity release workshop for Paradigm

Paradigm Mortgage Services has published details of an exclusive equity release workshop being held...

Bridgewater heads west for next roundtable

Bridgewater Equity Release has announced its next roundtable adviser workshop is to be held...

Age Partnership and SimplyBiz join forces

SimplyBiz and Age Partnership has signed a joint agreement over compliance and equity release...

Downsizing strategy prevalent among interest-only customers

Around four out of five interest-only mortgage customers are relying wholly or partly on...

Don’t ignore the silver surfers

When you think of the average internet user – and the typical social media...

Equity Release Council appoints COO

The Equity Release Council has appointed Donna Bathgate as its new chief operating officer...

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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...