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How to safely release equity from your home for the over 55s

If you are over 55 and considering releasing money from your home, we can help you explore your options further. 

At Compare My Equity you can source everything you need to know about safely raising equity from your home. 

We are well versed in releasing equity & can take the stress out of the process for you. 

How does Compare My Equity work?

1. Request further information on releasing equity from your home in the form below.

2. Book a FREE discovery call with a qualified equity release adviser with no obligation. 

3. Get direct access to FCA regulated lifetime mortgage broker to ensure you get the best deals available

Your enquiry is confidential and we do NOT sell your data to third parties, rest assured. 

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Tired of searching the internet for the best deal?
Confused by all the different options available?

Let Compare My Equity do all the hardwork for you. We have access to the best rates on the market. One of our experienced advisers will listen to your individual circumstances and find you the best deal

Equity Release FAQs

Equity Release is simply a term for raising equity. An equity release lifetime mortgage is the most common method of safely accessing this equity from your home, tax-free.

We use lifetime mortgage interest calculators and provide detailed interest projections including house price forecasts to help you understand the effect interest will have on your equity. 

An expert adviser will indentify your best equity release deals

You need a solicitor and our experts can put you in touch with a reputable solicitor who will take care of the legal process. They ensure the funds are securely transacted to you and deal with the lenders solicitors for you. 

The best providers consist of lenders offering the most flexible terms, such as voluntary repayments and fixed exit criteria. We can help you find the best provider for your requirements.

The downside to equity release is the interest can be compounded however you can also pay the interest to maintain control of the balance on the mortgage

Equity Release interest rates are fixed for life, depending on the amount of money required as a lump sum and also any reserve facility required. Request a quote for a personalised and detailed interest rate illustration. 

The initial lump sum has a lifetime fixed interest rate which is agreed at the time of taking an equity release plan. 

The reserve, also known as a drawdown facility is charged at the interest rate applicable at the time of borrowing the further funds. 

All lifetime mortgage UK lenders are all fully regulated by the financial conduct authority (FCA).

Your lifetime mortgage quotes will only be from Equity Release Brokers for expert advice, & with Equity Release Council Plans for your added peace of mind. The council are the industry trade body who provide several codes of conduct for your added security, including the essential guarantee you will never enter into negative equity. 

Usually you can repay up to 10% of the amount borrowed within any 12 month period. This is on a flexible basis and completely voluntary. 

Understanding your options and suitability is important to making the best decision for you.

We can put you in touch with an expert who will review and assist with this process to compare equity release schemes and interest rates for you. We compare the entire equity release market to find your best solution.  

The specialist broker we put you in touch with operate a zero-pressure policy, and will answer all your questions to ensure you are fully informed with no commitment. We have access to legal and general equity release adviser plans for full comparison of the whole market. 

The most common form of raising equity is a lifetime mortgage where you maintain 100% full home ownership for the rest of your life, or joint lives where applicable.

Importantly, you can still move home if you wish and repay or move the mortgage with you. 

An equity release lifetime mortgage can be used for estate planning purposes. When you request your quotes, we will put you in touch with an expert adviser to discuss this in more detail.

You could possibly reduce your current equity release interest rate as there are many competitive deals available now. Please contact expert@comparemyequity.co.uk for a personalised quotation

Usually you can repay up to 10% of the amount borrowed within any 12 month period. This is on a flexible basis and completely voluntary. 

Many lenders calculate the interest daily and add it either monthly or annually. 

We provide interest rate calculations to show you how making repayments back will help preserve your equity for the future. This shows how the accrued interest will look if you don’t make any payments and the benefits of repaying the interest. 

Our interest repayments calculators detail how the interest will be charged and the effect of making lifetime mortgage interest repayments back to your plan to help you with your own calculations. 

Equity release interest rates vary depending on your age, your property value and the required amount of money you borrow. Your adviser can provide a detailed quotation. 

The most common form of raising equity is a lifetime mortgage where you maintain 100% full home ownership for the rest of your life, or joint lives where applicable.

Importantly, you can still move home if you wish and repay or move the mortgage with you. 

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Releasing Equity from Your Home

It’s important to compare equity release interest rate market and schemes with an expert. 

We help you find the best equity release plan and we have access to all providers to secure your best deal.

Modern equity release plans are flexible and secure. Repayments on equity release mortgages are voluntary, therefore you have guaranteed home ownership for life. You can continue to enjoy your home in the years to come, whether you choose to make payments or not. 

You retain full home ownership & security for life. Request your quotes today.  

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Releasing Equity from Your Home

It’s important to compare equity release interest rate market and schemes with an expert. 

We help you find the best equity release plan and we have access to all providers to secure your best deal.

Modern equity release plans are flexible and secure. Repayments on equity release mortgages are voluntary, therefore you have guaranteed home ownership for life. You can continue to enjoy your home in the years to come, whether you choose to make payments or not. 

You retain full home ownership & security for life. Request your quotes today.