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Equity release is an umbrella term for a range of products that let retired homeowners access the cash they’ve built up in their property over the years in the form of a loan. This capital can be released as a lump sum, in installments or a combination of the two.

Releasing equity from a property should never be done lightly and it’s essential that you do your homework first. Read through our range of articles on equity release below to find out how it works, how to qualify for it and where to find a broker who specialises in it.

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Equity Release Mortgages Explained

The place to begin for a complete overview of equity release, including lifetime mortgages, home revisions plans and potential alternatives for retired homeowners.

Equity Release Age Range

Find out what the minimum and maximum ages for taking equity release are and what restrictions providers might apply if you’re a certain age.

Equity Release & Property Types

Learn what types of property you can claim equity release on and what restrictions you might encounter if your home is unusual or non-standard.

Paying off equity release early

A guide to paying off an equity release loan before the end of the agreement and what the implications of settling up mid-term could be.

Equity Release: How Much Equity Can I Get?

Find out what the maximum amount of capital you can release via equity release is and what affects the size of the loan you qualify for.

Equity Release: What Happens When You Die?

Find out what happens to a property you’ve taken equity release on after you pass away, including how the debt is settled and more.

What is a home reversion scheme?

A guide to home reversion plans, including how they work, how they differ to other equity release schemes and why experts recommend lifetime mortgages instead.

Is equity release a good idea? Here are the pitfalls to look out for.

A rundown of the advantages and disadvantages of equity release schemes to help you decide whether it’s the right option for your needs and circumstances.

The different types of equity release plans

An overview of the different types of equity release schemes available, including lifetime mortgages, home reversion plans and everything in between.

Interest Only Equity Release

A guide to taking an equity release loan on an interest-only basis, how it differs from the alternatives and why you’d choose this product type.

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Some types of buy to let mortgages are not regulated by the FCA. Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. As a mortgage is secured against your home, it may be repossessed if you do not keep up with repayments on your mortgage. Equity released from your home will also be secured against it.