We are experts in life-time mortgages for the over 55’s. We will give you the best advice tailored to your unique circumstances. Read on to find out more about equity release.
A Lifetime Mortgage will reduce the value of your estate and may affect your entitlement to means-tested benefits and tax status. The impact of not servicing monthly interest payments on a Lifetime Mortgage is that the outstanding debt can grow rapidly, thus reducing the value of your estate. For example, if the interest rate was 7% a year, a £50,000 loan would double to £100,000 after 10 years assuming no repayments are made. This is an example for illustrative purposes only and personalised advice and recommendations should be sought from a qualified professional. You are strongly advised to register a lasting power of attorney. This will allow your affairs to be managed by somebody else if your mental abilities significantly decline.
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What is Equity Release?
Equity release is a product that lets homeowners aged 55 and over, take some of the money built up in their home, as a tax-free cash sum. There are two types of equity release, lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans.
If you have heard the term Equity Release and are unsure of what it means or you have been advised that this may be a solution to any financial problems you may have, you will find that it represents an opportunity to release cash (tax free) that is tied up with your property.
The fact that an Equity Release provides this benefit without having to move home or be forced into making additional interest payments means that it will appeal to a great number of people. One easy way to think about Equity Release is to consider it as a type of loan where you can access the money tied up in your property. A fixed interest rate is applied to the amount you borrow, and the interest accrues over the term of the loan. The total amount owed, including interest, is usually repaid when the property is sold, typically when you move into long-term care or pass away.
Equity release lets you borrow a tax-free cash sum from the money you’ve made on your home (equity). You can choose whether to make payments and the loan usually doesn’t have to be repaid until the last borrower dies or moves out of the home and into long-term care. Interest is charged on the loan plus any interest already added. This means the amount you owe will increase quickly over time.
Equity release lets you borrow a tax-free cash sum from the money you’ve made on your home (equity). You can choose whether to make payments and the loan usually doesn’t have to be repaid until the last borrower dies or moves out of the home and into long-term care. Interest is charged on the loan plus any interest already added. This means the amount you owe will increase quickly over time.
Working with an independent expert will guarantee that you understand all the positives and negatives that can arise from an equity release plan. However, it isn’t an option that is right for everyone, which is why you should speak to an independent advisor who will examine your situation and provide you with the best solution for your needs. If an Equity Release plan isn’t right for you, you will be provided with an honest appraisal.
Working with an expert will guarantee that you understand all the positives and negatives that can arise from an equity release plan. However, it isn’t an option that is right for everyone, which is why you should speak to an advisor who will examine your situation and provide you with the best solution for your needs. If an Equity Release plan isn’t right for you, you will be provided with an honest appraisal.
You will find that an Equity Release contains two essential guarantees: The right to continue living in the property
The right to avoid negative equity
The second guarantee ensures that the amount which needs to be paid on death will never be greater than the property’s value and that there will never be a debt left to the beneficiaries of the estate.
If you are thinking about obtaining an Equity Release, you should ask yourself a few questions.
Are you keen to benefit from the value that is currently locked up in your property? If you answer yes, ask yourself whether you have considered the alternatives to obtaining an equity release. Speak to an advisor to discuss alternative options to Equity Release.
If you are thinking about obtaining an Equity Release, you should ask yourself a few questions.
Are you keen to benefit from the value that is currently locked up in your property? If you answer yes, ask yourself whether you have considered the alternatives to obtaining an equity release.
If these alternative options don’t sound too appealing, you will find that an Equity Release is far more palatable. Some of these alternatives include:
• Downsizing your property and using the surplus funds
• Utilising savings, investments or other assets you may have
• Seeking help from family, obtaining grants or calling on state benefits which you haven’t claimed
• Take no action
It is fair to say that the Equity Release market is safer than it has been at any point and the Financial Conduct Authority, the FCA, provides a level of confidence to all participants. Anyone advising on Equity Releases must be specialists with qualifications in this field. There is further protection provided by the industry body, The Equity Release Council, who came into being in May of 2012. The Council is committed to protecting plan holders and promoting the reliable plans.
The Equity Release market is regulated to ensure safety and confidence for all participants. Advisers must hold specialist qualifications in this field, as mandated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Further protection is provided by The Equity Release Council, which was established in May 2012. The Council is committed to protecting plan holders and promoting reliable plans. The industry as a whole has welcomed the Code of Practice, and some of the most prominent guarantees on offer include:
– The ability to stay in your home for a lengthy period
– The right to avoid negative equity, regardless of what happens in the property market
– The ability to obtain independent legal advice from a solicitor of your choice
– The criteria required to obtain equity release
The amount of money that can be borrowed on an equity release will depend on the value of the property, with a minimum level and the age of the youngest borrower, the minimum age of the youngest borrower must be at least 55. Given that many providers do not have an upper age limit, this is an opportunity for people of all ages to benefit from this scheme.
The amount of money that can be borrowed on an equity release will depend on the value of the property, with a minimum level and the age of the youngest borrower, the minimum age of the youngest borrower must be at least 55. Given that many providers do not have an upper age limit, this is an opportunity for people of all ages to benefit from this scheme.
Our brokers will ensure you find the solution that is best for your needs. It is important to weigh up what your options are, and this is where we provide you with a high level of service.
If Equity Release is not a suitable solution for your needs, you will be informed of why this is the case and what would be the best option for your needs.
With mortgages, the older you are the tougher affordability can become. Equity release works differently as your age can actually work in your favour. So the older you are, generally the more equity you can release. Medical conditions are viewed differently also and they can work in your favour. Typically the maximum you could be able to release will be around 50-55%.
A lifetime mortgage is a way to borrow money, as a loan secured against your home. It’s a type of equity release. The loan, plus interest, doesn’t have to be paid until the last borrower dies or moves out of the home into long-term care. Lifetime mortgages can be complicated, so to ensure you understand all the features and benefits, we won’t let you buy a lifetime mortgage until you’ve taken financial advice.
A lifetime mortgage is a way to borrow money, as a loan secured against your home. It’s a type of equity release. The loan, plus interest, doesn’t have to be paid until the last borrower dies or moves out of the home into long-term care. Lifetime mortgages can be complicated, so to ensure you understand all the features and benefits, we won’t let you buy a lifetime mortgage until you’ve taken financial advice.
A home reversion plan is when you sell part or all of your property to a scheme provider, which pays you a tax-free lump sum in return. This lump sum is significantly less than the market value of your home – typically only between 20 per cent and 60 per cent of its true value.
A home reversion plan is when you sell part or all of your property to a scheme provider, which pays you a tax-free lump sum in return. This lump sum is significantly less than the market value of your home – typically only between 20 per cent and 60 per cent of its true value.
Home Reversion advice is referred to a third party. Neither Prospect Tree Mortgages nor PRIMIS are responsible for the service received.
As equity release differs massively on a case-by-case basis, it is vital to consider seeking professional advice when it comes to calculating your Equity Release loan.
Our experts can guide you and answer any questions you have about the products which could be available to you.
If you aren’t sure about equity release we can advise you on your other options.
As equity release differs massively on a case-by-case basis, it is vital to consider seeking professional advice when it comes to calculating your Equity Release loan.
Our experts can guide you and answer any questions you have about the products which could be available to you.
If you aren’t sure about equity release we can advise you on your other options.
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