Hodge rebrands equity release business

The move represents a strategic decision to build on the success of Hodge Equity Release since 1965 and to expand upon its experience within the retirement product market. Hodge Lifetime will continue to offer equity release and plans to expand into offering pension annuities and insurance and savings products for the over 50s. All products will continue to only be available through intermediaries. In addition, Hodge Lifetime has upgraded its equity release range with a new fee-free option for both its lifetime and flexible mortgage products. Jon King, managing director, said: "We ...