Equity Release

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Unlock the Value in Your Home

Many homeowners aged 55 and over, have a large share of their wealth tied up in their property. Equity release allows you to unlock some of that value, tax‑free, while continuing to live in the home you love.

It can boost your retirement income, clear an existing mortgage, support family or simply enjoy more financial freedom.

How Equity Release Works
Equity release allows you to release tax free money from your home without selling it. The loan is typically repaid when the last homeowner passes away or moves into long‑term care. You retain ownership throughout.

Evolving Features
Modern plans are regulated and transparent. Fixed interest rates for life, no‑negative‑equity guarantees and options for regular or voluntary payments are now standard features.

At Solve Mortgages, we know that choosing equity release is a significant decision. We’re here to offer clear, honest expert guidance so you can decide with confidence.

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Equity Release Key Features

Most lenders allow ad‑hoc payments towards the interest. Some even offer a reduced interest rate if you commit to regular monthly repayments. In addition, certain plans let you repay a percentage of the capital each year.

There are far more options available, including plans with no early repayment charges and many lenders have shortened their repayment timescales, giving borrowers greater flexibility.

While traditional mortgages and Retirement Interest‑Only mortgages can be harder to secure due to affordability requirements, Equity Release Lifetime Mortgage plans do not involve affordability checks. This means you can access tax‑free money from your home more easily.

By understanding your financial situation and future plans, we can find an Equity Release Lifetime Mortgage solution that supports your needs well into your later years.

Equity Release FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

A Lifetime Mortgage is a type of Equity Release that lets you access some of the value tied up in your home without having to move.

Yes. With a Lifetime Mortgage, you remain the legal owner of your home. The loan is secured against your property, but you won’t have to sell or move out as long as it remains your main residence.

The amount you can release depends on your age, the value of your home, and your health. Generally, the older you are, the more you can borrow. We’ll help you get an accurate idea based on your personal circumstances.

No monthly repayments are required unless you choose to make them. Many Lifetime Mortgages allow you to pay interest monthly, make voluntary payments, or let the interest roll up to be repaid later. We’ll guide you through the options.

Taking out a Lifetime Mortgage will reduce the value of your estate, which means there may be less to leave as an inheritance. However, some plans let you ring-fence a portion of your home’s value to pass on. We can help you explore the best solution for your goals.

Lifetime Mortgages are portable, which means you can move home if the new property meets your lender’s criteria. We’ll check all the details to ensure flexibility if your plans change.

Plans come with a no negative equity guarantee, meaning you (or your estate) will never owe more than the value of your home, even if property prices drop.

The money you release is tax-free. However, it might affect your entitlement to certain means-tested benefits. We’ll help you understand any potential impact.

Yes. Equity Release products are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We only recommend plans approved by the Equity Release Council, which includes safeguards like the right to remain in your home for life.

The main cost of equity release is the interest on the loan, which is fixed and added over time. There will also be setup costs like product fees which can usually be added to the loan. Legal fees are typically around £650-£1000. At Solve Mortgages, we’ll explain all costs upfront so you can make an informed choice with no surprises. We do not charge any upfront fee, however a typical fee of £495 is payable on completion.

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Reasons to Release Equity

The significant rise in property prices has enabling many individuals to accumulate wealth through their home’s value. Traditionally, the only way to access this wealth was by selling your home and downsizing.

An Equity Release Lifetime Mortgage allows homeowners aged 55+ to unlock money from their property, without working longer, selling up or downsizing. It can create a more comfortable retirement.

8 Reasons To Use Later Life Borrowing:-

  • Home Improvements
  • Settle Existing Mortgage or Debts
  • Increasing Disposable Income
  • Assisting Family Members Financially
  • Holidays
  • New Home or Property
  • New Car
  • Proving Care at Home

How Solve Mortgages Can Help You

Solve Mortgages can advise you on both mortgages and Equity Release Lifetime products. We are whole-of-the-market allowing us find the best solution for your circumstances without the need to introduce you to a third party.

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Equity Release Council Guidelines

As a member of the Equity Release Council we will always adhere to the following guidelines.

  • For lifetime mortgages the rate must be fixed for each release or, if variable, the rate must be capped for the life of the loan.
  • You must have the right to remain in your property for life or until you need to move into long-term care, provided the property remains your main residence and you abide by the terms and conditions of your contract.
  • You have the right to move to another property subject to the new property being acceptable to your product provider as continuing security for your equity release loan.
  • The product must have a “no negative equity guarantee”. This means that when your property is sold, and agents’ and solicitors’ fees have been paid, even if the amount left is not enough to repay the outstanding loan to your provider, neither you nor your estate will be liable to pay any more.
  • All customers taking out new plans which meet the Equity Release Council standards must have the right to make penalty free payments, subject to lending criteria.

A lifetime mortgage is a loan secured against your home.

To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustration.

Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and may affect your entitlement to means tested benefits.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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A lifetime mortgage is a loan secured against your home.

 
To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustration.

 
Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and may affect your entitlement to means tested benefits.

 
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.