Equity Release Plans
The equity release market is constantly changing. The introduction of innovative new plans means equity release can be an attractive option for a wide range of people. Unlike most advice firms, we do not charge any broker fees for any advice we give. This can save you literally thousands of pounds initially and over the lifetime of the mortgage.
At KIS we advise on the following equity release plans all on a fee free advice basis.
Lifetime Mortgage – a loan secured against your home typically at a fixed interest rate. Options include drawdown lifetime mortgage, which allows you to access your money in smaller quantities, enhanced plans, protected plans, combined plans and interest payment plans.
Retirement Only Mortgage - These are a relatively new product and sometimes called a 'RIO'. They are effectively a halfway house between a normal mortgage and a lifetime mortgage. They allow you to pay your mortgage on an interest only basis, as long as you meet the affordability rules. The idea is that by paying the monthly interest, you are not going to be affected by the 'Compound Interest Effect' of a lifetime mortgage. Having said that, most lifetime mortgages allow you to pay 10% of the loan amount each year without penalty, which effectively allows you to peg back the interest charges.
Home reversion
– where a cash lump sum is paid in exchange for all or part of your property.
The most suitable plan for you will depend on a number of considerations, including
- How much cash you need
- The value of your property
- Whether you want all the cash straight away
- The age of you and your partner
- How much, if any, you want to guarantee as an inheritance
- Your health and lifestyle choices
Plan features and offers
There are now plans available that enable you to
- Guarantee an inheritance
- Receive Monthly Income
- Pay interest
For a no obligation conversation give us a call.