Equity Release
Almost £1bn of equity released in first quarter of 2019
£936m of housing wealth unlocked
L&G sees equity release sales overtake annuities
Was not affected by Brexit
Advisers reveal clients still covering up health issues
Confusion over questions and answers
FCA to examine equity release market amid reputation concerns
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering its regulation of the equity release market amid concerns a "dirty word" reputation has led to an under-functioning market.
Breaking the equity release taboo
Breaking the equity release taboo
FCA bans equity release adviser over £1m covert money transfers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned an equity release and mortgage adviser for making illegitimate transfers totalling £1m.
Bone to pick: Why Martin Lewis has got it wrong on equity release
Why Martin Lewis has got it wrong on equity release
Legal & General enters equity release market with £5m Newlife acquisition
Legal & General (L&G) is to buy equity release provider New Life Home Finance (Newlife) for £5m.
Blog: Why it's time for advisers to take equity release seriously
Andrea Rozario on the surge in demand for equity release and the opportunities for properly qualified advisers
MGM Advantage buys equity release provider Stonehaven
Equity release specialist Stonehaven has been bought out by annuity provider MGM Advantage.
Equity release sales flatline
Sales of equity release products have remained virtually flat in the past year, according to data from Key Retirement Solutions.
Brokers' five biggest bugbears
BUGBEARS
Aviva: 90% of advisers eye equity release for clients
Nine in ten advisers say equity release is relevant to their client bank, according to a new research released today.
FSA: mortgage rules will return 'common sense' to market
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published final rules on mortgage selling, convinced they will "put common sense at the heart of the market" and prevent borrowers taking out unaffordable deals.
Rate war will spark remortgage wave, says John Charcol
The proportion of borrowers remortgaging increased to four in ten last month, which could signal the start of a rush as fixed rates continue to fall for home owners with a large deposit, said an adviser.
Aviva expands equity release pilot
Aviva is set to expand its equity release pilot scheme, following a successful trial period earlier this year.
Equity release: Saving begins at home
EQUITY RELEASE
SHIP relaunches as the Equity Release Council
Safe Home Income Providers (SHIP) will relaunch as the Equity Release Council later this month.
Fraud Working Group launches ahead of SHIP rebrand
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has launched a group to consider the impact fraud has on equity release, and to offer further protection to consumers.
SHIP appoints new chair of standards board
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP), the trade body for equity release, has appointed Chris Pond as chair of the SHIP standards board.
More 2 Life increases LTVs on enhanced equity release
The equity release lender is increasing maximum loan sizes by 11% and cutting rates by 0.2%, following a move to increased individual underwriting.
SHIP hires former shadow pensions minister as chairman
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) has appointed Nigel Waterson as its chairman following the retirement of Laurie Edmans, who stepped down after six years in the position.
Partnership raises equity release LTVs by up to 20%
Partnership has upped their loan to value rates to enable clients with health issues to release more equity from their homes.