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March 2021

Our most frequently asked questions on Equity Release

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Over recent years, Equity Release has become an extremely popular way of boosting and supplementing retirement income. As one of the more misunderstood products out there, Laura Healy, Equity Release Adviser at Fairview Financial Ltd in Cheltenham, will answer some frequently asked questions on this topic.

Key benefits and risks of lifetime mortgages

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With Equity Release, your home can be a valuable source of retirement income. Releasing equity from your home with a lifetime mortgage is a major decision not just for you but for your entire family, and it should not be entered into lightly. We have put together for you a list of the main pros and cons to consider before embarking on this journey.

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THINK CAREFULLY ABOUT SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME.

YOUR HOME OR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBTS SECURED ON IT.

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EQUITY RELEASE: THIS IS A LIFETIME MORTGAGE. TO UNDERSTAND THE FEATURES AND RISKS, PLEASE ASK FOR A PERSONALISED ILLUSTRATION. CHECK THAT THIS MORTGAGE WILL MEET YOUR NEEDS IF YOU WANT TO MOVE OR SELL YOUR HOME OR YOU WANT YOUR FAMILY TO INHERIT IT. IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT, SEEK INDEPENDENT ADVICE.