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Guides and articles

Loans

A qualified expert unveils the crucial steps for confident borrowing, ensuring each reader finds the right loan.

Discover equity release and its alternatives

In this article, we provide an in-depth look at equity release as a financial solution for homeowners approaching retirement. We explore both lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans, detailing how they work and who they might suit. We also present alternatives, such as downsizing or renting out a portion of the property, offering readers a comprehensive view of their options. Our goal is to empower readers with the knowledge they need to make well-informed financial decisions.

Interest rate cuts: Will equity release prices follow suit?

This article examines how recent interest rate cuts could impact equity release plans. We guide readers through evaluating their current plans and discuss whether switching to new terms could be beneficial. By analysing trends in the financial market, we help readers understand how falling rates might influence the affordability and appeal of equity release in the near future.