later life lending

**This is a Lifetme Mortgage. These are only applicable to those 55 and over, and it could affect eligibility to state means-tested benefits and the inheritance you may leave. To understand the features and risks, ask for a personalised illustraton.**

Risks To Consider:

There may be cheaper ways to borrow money

Make sure you explore other options for lending – as part of the service we provide we will consider all the options available to you that we can facilitate.

Taking a Lifetime mortgage could affect your eligibility for means tested benefits
Make sure you consider this carefully – as part of the service we provide we will do a state benefits check for you.

The total amount you’ve borrowed can increase quickly over time
Interest is charged both on the loan and the amount of interest already added – as part of the service we provide we will illustrate this and how you could mitigate this increase.

Failure to meet Terms and Conditions
If you fail to maintain the property the lender may put this right on your behalf. This could result in the forced sale of your property.

If you give money away
The recipient may have to pay inheritance tax in the future

You may have to pay an early repayment charge
If you decide to repay more than the lender allows you may have to pay a substantial early repayment charge – as part of the service we will review the early repayment charge options with you.

LATER LIFE LENDING

Equity Release

Did you know that one of the Equity Release solutions is called a lifetime mortgage?

So, like any other standard mortgage, you can take one out on your own home or on a buy-to-let property. If you are over 55 you may be able to release some cash (equity) tied up in the value of your home.

A lifetime mortgage gives you flexibility depending on your financial needs. You can decide whether you want to make monthly payments or not. You can also choose a mortgage that has a cash reserve facility for later use.

The benefits:

  • You still own your home, and you can stay in it for the rest of your life.
  • The money you release is tax-free.
  • You will never owe more than the value of your home because of the “no negative equity” guarantee.
  • Interest rates fixed for life.
  • You can downsize and move to a new property providing the new property is acceptable to your lender.
  • You have the right to make penalty free payments on the loan so as to stop the debt increasing.
 

Here at Probity Mortgage Services, we specialise in later life lending and will consider all the standard residential options available, including:

  • Extending your existing mortgage term with the same or a different lender.
  • We will also consider a Retirement Interest Only mortgage, which is assessed on your affordability and does require a monthly mortgage payment. The good news about this option is that the total amount you owe never increases.

Our standard service includes personal face to face appointments at a time and place that is comfortable and convenient for you.

We will complete a review that considers all your lending options. We will also complete a full benefit assessment to ensure that you know exactly what means tested benefits you may or may not be entitled to.

We will then advise and recommend the best solution for you.

As the entire process can be stressful, we do strongly recommend that you include your family in any big decisions regarding the family home and potential inheritance.

To understand all the features and risks ask for a personalised illustration.

There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The precise amount will depend on your circumstances and will be agreed with you before proceeding but estmate this to be £1500

To arrange your no-obligation appointment at our cost, give us a call on 01952 263684 or email: [email protected] to see how we might help with lending in your later life.

Always look out for the Equity Release Council logo when seeking advice on equity release to ensure you are dealing with a council member.

HOME REVERSION PLAN

This is where you sell part or all of your home for a lump sum of cash. This amount is usually significantly less than the actual market value of your home and so for this reason is not as popular as the lifetime mortgage.

EQUITY RELEASE

Probity Mortgages is a proud member of the Equity Release Council

Disclaimer – Equity release includes Lifetime Mortgages and Home Reversion Schemes. We can advise and arrange Lifetime Mortgages and will refer to an approved specialist for Home Reversion schemes.