Equity Release Calculator

Our equity release calculator gives you an idea of how much capital you could release from your property if you took out a lifetime mortgage. Give it a try below and read through this article to find out how a retirement mortgage broker can help you get the most out of those calculations.

How our equity release calculator works

The amount of equity you can release from your home with a lifetime mortgage comes down to your age and the value of the property. The older you are, the more equity you can release, usually up to just under 60% of your home’s value with most equity release providers.

Our calculator takes these numbers into account and helps you work out the maximum amount of equity you can unlock based on the age of the youngest homeowner and the property value. This calculator is free and does not require you to enter any personal details beyond your age.

The results, which are also relevant for interest-only lifetime mortgages, present your maximum equity release amount and reveal what percentage of your home’s value this would equate to.

Is a home reversion plan calculated differently?

The calculations used are similar to those of a lifetime mortgage, but the terms of the agreement and the way a home reversion plan works sets this type of equity release apart.

The minority of equity release providers who still enter these agreements usually offer eligible customers between 30% and 60% of their home’s market value as either a cash sum or regular payments, though it is also possible to sell the entire property to a specialist provider.

Bear in mind that most equity release experts do not recommend home reversion plans and would urge homeowners to consider lifetime mortgages or retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgages instead. This is because these alternatives can potentially provide the same amount of capital without you having to relinquish ownership of your property.

What you should do next

After calculating the amount of equity you can potentially release from your home, your next move should be to speak to a specialist equity release broker.

They can offer you bespoke advice to add context to your calculations and help you get the best deal based on them. The right equity release advisor will know exactly which provider is best placed to offer you a favourable deal based on your age, property value and requirements.

Call 0808 189 2301 or make an enquiry and our free broker-matching service will handpick an equity release advisor and set up a free, no-obligation chat between you and them today.