Hodge Lifetime has become a member of the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

The firm, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Julian Hodge Bank Ltd, has been a specialist in retirement solutions since 1965. It offers equity release, a retirement mortgage and pension annuities, which are available to customers through advisers.

In a message to customers, the firm says: “We realise that good service isn’t only important at the point of sale. Our long-term products could last for more than 25 years, meaning that we must be there to support you over the lifespan of the product.”

There are now 117 members of the CML, as well as eight third party administrator members and 78 associates.