Later Life

Many over 50s can’t afford to fix their home

For almost half of people over 50, home repairs and how to pay for...

New lifetime mortgages from L&G

Legal & General has launched new Flexible Max and Flexible Max Plus lifetime mortgages. It...

New lifetime mortgage provider gets FCA approval

Responsible Lending has received full approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is set...

First network member for the Equity Release Council

Lighthouse Advisory Services has joined the Equity Release Council as its first financial services network organisation member. The...

Many retirees “reacting positively” to pension freedoms

Almost two years from the introduction of so-called 'pension freedoms', research by retirement specialist Age...

Homes earn £1.7k for retirees over past quarter

Retired homeowners have earned £1,700 from their houses in the past three months as...

Growth in enhanced lifetime mortgages

At the Financial Services Expo (FSE) Glasgow yesterday, Key Retirement’s Dean Mirfin outlined how the...

Key concentrates on later life options at FSE Glasgow

Key Retirement Group will focus on later life lending opportunities for mortgage broker at the Financial...

2016 a record-breaking year for equity release

The spring 2017 Equity Release Market Report from the Equity Release Council has reported that 2016...

2017 equity release to eclipse previous year?

Latest data compiled by Responsible Equity Release indicates that more homeowners than ever are taking advantage...

Poor understanding of financial advice hitting retirees

LV= has claimed that a worrying number of consumers aged over 55 are not planning...

DAs not happy with FSCS funding position

A new survey from TMA Mortgage Club has found that Directly Authorised advisers (DAs)...

SimplyBiz Group hosts live web debate

The SimplyBiz Group’s live ‘Advice Show’ will take place today (Monday 13 March) from 10am. ...

Regulator publishes pension redress methodology update

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals for updating the methodology used to...

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Remortgage options grow for pound-for-pound landlord borrowers

With many thousands of landlords set to come off two and five-year fixed rates in 2025 it makes more sense than ever to reach...

What, me? Standing out in a crowded market

The mortgage market is changing. It’s more competitive, more complex and more client-focused than ever before. But it’s not just client needs that are evolving,...

Food for thought for those not selling mortgage protection

Networks have told me that only one-in-four mortgages arranged are safeguarded by mortgage protection plans. This is poor and worse, from what I hear,...

Buy-to-let market could be mere months away from seismic shift

As the Renters Reform Bill works its way through parliament there should be much to engage advisers’ landlord borrower clients, and a lot of...

How a JBSP mortgage can help boost affordability

With the average house price in the UK nearing £300,000, affordability remains a sticking point for many prospective homebuyers, particularly those trying to buy...

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Advisers urged to fill growing protection gap as L&G exits fracture cover market

Brokers are being urged to revisit the everyday protection needs of clients after Legal...

Regional imbalance deepens as development in London slows

The UK housing market is facing a stark regional imbalance as new data points...

LV= posts record £137m in protection claims as mental health support rises

LV= paid out a record £137 million in personal protection claims in 2024, up...

Funding 365 announces internal promotions to leadership roles

Specialist lender Funding 365 has elevated two of its long-serving team members to senior...
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