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  • Various fixed rate periods available.

  • Tax free capital.

  • No repayment options.

  • Borrow from 10k / no maximum limit.

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Releasing equity from your home is a significant financial decision and one not to be taken without conducting your own research. Take a look, below, at some of the most common questions that customers ask our equity release advisers.

Would I lose my home when taking Equity Release, a Lifetime mortgage or Later Life Lending?

The Lifetime mortgage provides protection for you or joint applicants for the rest of your life, the

lender is not providing you this loan based on your income.

The retirement Interest only option along with traditional options would require a fixed payments

and if you make the payment on time every month you will not face a repossession situation.

What are my lending options in Retirement?

You have several options available to you. The Lifetime Mortgage known as Equity release, A

Retirement Interest Only Mortgage also known as a Later life mortgage or traditional based lending

options.

How much cash would a Later life mortgage or Equity release provide to me?

This differs due to the different products, in brief –

Lifetime mortgage lenders base their lending amount on your age, the value of the property, your

health and location. The amount you borrow also changes the level of interest you are charged.

This type of plan is not income based.

Retirement interest only mortgage lenders – These lenders look at your overall financial position

and mostly focus on retirement income. They focus on your income today and if you’re making a

joint application, they look at your survival income situation (this been should one applicant pass

away). In some cases, if you have other incomes such as rental income or income from business,

other property, family, investment income – some unique lenders will take this into account. The

calculation typically used by the lender is 4.5 times income or 4.5 times the survival income.

Use our Search Equity Release Later Life lending calculator and we can help you gain quick

calculation figures – www.searchequityrelease.com

Do I have to make payments to a Lifetime mortgage?

You do not have to make payments to a lending option, if following advice this is the route you

prefer. Lenders allow you to make payments to the interest, part payments and they also do not

require you to make a payment.

Do I have to make payments to a Retirement Interest only mortgage?

Yes, your home is at risk of repossession if you do not make the payments agreed at the outset of

the mortgage.

Are Later Life Lending & Equity Release interest rates currently high?

No, these plans are manufactured to last a lifetime, and this has a retail cost to the lender, if you are marking the interest rates against that of your son/daughter/younger friends mortgage then they can seem higher than standard rates, but please call me to discuss – 0113 414 7664.

Would my Later Life lending interest rate or Equity release interest rate be fixed for a lifetime?

Lifetime mortgage interest rates are all fixed for a lifetime, there is no other choice.

Retirement interest only mortgages have various fixed rates that last a lifetime or alternatively 2 – 5-

year fixed rates. Some lenders even provide variable interest rate on some of these mortgages.

If I wish to repay my Equity release plan or Later Life lending plan early, can I do so & what would it cost me to do so?

Yes, absolutely at any time!

Lifetime mortgage lenders typically have early repayment charges that run from 5 years up to 15 years, so it’s important we look at these penalties for you. The lowest penalty in the first 5 years for a lifetime mortgage is circa 5% when using favourable interest rate plans.

Retirement interest only lenders typically have lower charges for a reduced amount of time, these charges only last as long as the fixed interest rate applicable.

Can I sell my home with an Equity release plan in place?

Yes, we would need to review individual plans to make sure you had taken the correct advice and product.

Can I sell my home with a Retirement Interest only mortgage in place?

Yes, we would need to review individual plans to make sure you had taken the correct advice and product.

Should I take out an Equity Release plan or Later life mortgage, if I intend to repay early?

This all depends on the advice and the options you have available – we don’t recommend mortgages as short-term options, but we have helped some clients with shorter terms where it was the correct advice for them – email to book an appointment – [email protected]

Is the Equity Release plan portable?

Yes, most plans are fully portable if you should wish to move. We would need to review a lenders terms and conditions as part of the advice process.

Is the Retirement interest only mortgage portable?

Yes, most plans are fully portable if you should wish to move. We would need to review a lenders terms and conditions as part of the advice process.

Would a Later Life lending option impact my means tested benefits?

Yes, any form of capital provided to you whilst in receipt of means tested benefits could impact your ongoing ability to claim these benefits. We discuss this in full with you to understand the current financial position. We have past clients that have taken a lending option without any impact on their means tested benefits situation, call to discuss on 0113 414 7664.

Would my credit rating impact my borrowing request for Equity release or a lifetime mortgage?

There are many options for people with credit rating issues within this sector.

Would my credit rating impact my borrowing request for a Retirement Interest only mortgage know as a RIO?

Yes, its possible that a poor credit score or issues with previous payments could impact the eligibility of your Retirement Interest only mortgage enquiry.

Can I take an Equity Release plan to repay unsecured debts?

Yes, with good advice, some clients have borrowed monies from equity release to repay their debts and reduce their outgoings..

Can I take a Later life lending mortgage to repay unsecured debts?

Yes, with good advice, some clients have borrowed monies from equity release to repay their debts and reduce their outgoings.

Would I be able to take out a Later Life Lending option or Equity release with a debt management plan in place?

Yes, there are options available to assist you in this scenario – call to discuss on 0113 414 7664.

If I’m a discharged bankrupt or been in an IVA, can I consider a Later Life lending option or Equity Release?

Yes, there are lenders that will consider this scenario.

Do you initially provide free Equity release illustrations and Later life lending advice?

Yes, Search Equity Release provides all the upfront information & advice free of charge.

Is it a lengthy process to gain an Equity Release interest rate quotation?

No, we help and guide you very quickly, we can provide interest rates to help you understand the cost of borrowing very effectively and efficiently.

Is it a lengthy process to gain a Retirement interest only mortgage interest rate illustration?

No, we help and guide you very quickly, we can provide interest rates to help you understand the cost of borrowing very effectively and efficiently.

How do you provide & present your Later life lending advice?

Search Equity Release provide advice to your preference – on the telephone, video calls or even face to face.

How do you provide & present your Equity release advice?

Search Equity Release provide advice to your preference – on the telephone, video calls or even face to face.

Is the Equity release advice process long and stressful?

We complete a questionnaire with our clients to understand their short - medium - and long-term goals. We complete this because we care about your outcome. We will help and guide you through a full meeting like this, we do ask information about income and outgoings as this helps us provide relevant advice. We also ask you information about savings & other assets, because we wouldn’t want to provide you a lending product if you already had available funds and it was preferential to use them.

Is the Later Life mortgage advice process long & tiresome?

We complete a questionnaire with our clients to understand their short-, medium- and long-term goals. We complete this because we care about your outcome. We will help and guide you through a full meeting like this, we do ask information about income and outgoings as this helps us provide relevant advice. We also ask you information about savings & other assets, because we wouldn’t want to provide you a lending product if you already had available funds and it was preferential to

use them.

How do I gain a quick Equity release interest rate calculation?

You can use our free Later Life lending calculator on the website – www.searchequityreease.com

I would like to complete the Later Life lending quiz; how will this help me?

Our new functional Later Life lending quiz completed by you, helps you understand, the considerations when looking at later Life lending. We promise to provide you a personalised overview without collecting personal data from you, you only need to answer Yes / No - a first I would say!

Would you speak to a family member or friend on my behalf regarding my equity release enquiry?

Yes, we are happy to discuss the case with anyone you provide us authority to discuss the case with. Search Equity Release openly welcome friends and family discussing the case with us to protect you.

What does Martin Lewis say about Equity Release?

Martin Lewis does not explicitly recommend equity release, but does say that in certain circumstances, it may be a good way to access money tied up in your home to help you enjoy a more comfortable retirement. Whether it's right for you though will depend on your personal and financial circumstances.

Do you have any videos that I can watch reference Later Life lending?

Our videos are on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn in and YouTube.

How can I contact you regarding Later life lending advice?

You can call me at any time on 0113 414 7664 or alternatively my mobile 07853 277369

You can email me at – [email protected]

At any time, open all hours.

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More Resources To Keep You Safe

It's important to us that you are safe and protected. We have extra resources to help you here:

Would you like to know your means tested benefits situation?

Please use the following link to a very helpful calculator - https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

Do you have a low income and require a power of attorney?

 Please use this useful link to assist you - Applying for a reduced fee for your power of attorney - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Would you like assistance with a current debt situation ?

We refer our clients to Step change for free debt advice - StepChange Debt Charity. Free Expert Debt Help & Advice

Are you suffering with mental health issues and need help?

The following link is a great place to start getting help - https://www.mind.org.uk/

Do you need to talk to someone regarding protecting your life?

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Search Equity Release is a trading style of One Stop 4 Equity Release Limited. One Stop 4 Equity Release Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA no: 952887.

OneStop4EquityRelease Limited is a registered company in England and Wales, registration No: 13452621. Registered Address: 14 North St, Bourne, PE10 9AB.

We offer Lifetime mortgages from the whole of market and we will provide suitable advice that matches your needs. As part of our whole of market approach, we undertake full research including a specialised panel of a small number of providers, a list of which can be provided if you wish. We do not provide advice relating to home reversion plans.

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

Our maximum arrangement fee is £1,695. We will provide you with a free initial consultation and we will always explain what you will be charged before you decide to proceed with an application.

These fees apply to regulated mortgages. Certain mortgages, primarily most buy to let and commercial mortgages, are not regulated. Fees for non-regulated mortgages can vary depending on your requirements and circumstances.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some investment mortgage contracts.

Calls may be recorded for training and compliance purposes. Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Under no circumstances should any of the information contained within this website be construed as “advice”. We will provide professional advice in respect of your own circumstances.

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