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The number of equity release deals on the market has reached a record high, with over 500 options now available.
Our research found that there are 510 equity release deals available to borrowers today, which is an increase of 444 compared to five years ago, when there were just 66 equity release products to choose from. In addition to a growth in deals, the average rate on equity release has fallen by 2.08% during the five-year period, down from 6.15% in April 2016 to 4.07% today.
Equity release market analysis | |||||
Lifetime equity release deals | April 2016 | April 2019 | April 2020 | March 2021 | Today |
Number of deals overall | 66 | 187 | 423 | 492 | 510 |
Average rate overall (fixed and variable) | 6.15% | 5.09% | 4.23% | 3.86% | 4.07% |
Average max LTV | 49% | 47% | 48% | 48% | 49% |
Equity release can be a good way for older homeowners to unlock some of the equity they have built up in their homes without having to move home by downsizing or worry about making monthly repayments. As well as this, as competition with the equity release market has grown over the last five years, borrowers now have more option when searching for the right deal for their needs, including options that allow them to repay some of the interest or the money borrowed, while drawdown is now a common option on many equity release deals. Saying this, equity release still has a long-term impact on borrowers’ finances, as well as the inheritance they will leave behind, which is why it is important to speak to a financial adviser before going ahead with equity release.
As Rachel Springall, finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, explained: “It is important for any borrower considering equity release to carefully go through the options available to them and seeking independent financial advice would make it much easier to navigate the abundance of deals on the market today. The right choice will depend on personal circumstances and there are many factors with a lifetime mortgage to consider, such as associated fees and any flexibility with drawing wealth out of the home such as with a drawdown option. Hopefully, we will continue to see resilience in the market in the months to come as we ease out of lockdown.”
For more information about equity release, read our guide equity release explained.
To find out how much you can potentially borrow through equity release, use this equity release calculator.
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Statistics recently released by the Equity Release Council announcing fourth quarter and full year figures highlight the popularity of Equity Release products. During 2021, 76,154 customers took out new plans, made use of existing drawdown reserves or agreed extensions to existing plans.
Statistics recently released by the Equity Release Council announcing fourth quarter and full year figures highlight the popularity of Equity Release products.
Keeping up with the cost of living coupled with market uncertainty has driven investors to withdraw more from their pension pots. Due to an increased need for cash to cover living costs and market uncertainty, the average value of income withdrawals from pensions increased in January and February this year. This is according to interactive investor, an online trading platform, which collected this data from its Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) product.
Keeping up with the cost of living coupled with market uncertainty has driven investors to withdraw more from their pension pots.
With the end of year tax season approaching on 5 April, what are the key tips for your pension fund? With under a month to go until the end of the tax year, it is vital to understand how your pension is taxed. Below are five factors you need to consider before the end of the tax year, especially if you are considering withdrawing from your pension.
With the end of year tax season approaching on 5 April, what are the key tips for your pension fund?
Statistics recently released by the Equity Release Council announcing fourth quarter and full year figures highlight the popularity of Equity Release products. During 2021, 76,154 customers took out new plans, made use of existing drawdown reserves or agreed extensions to existing plans.
Statistics recently released by the Equity Release Council announcing fourth quarter and full year figures highlight the popularity of Equity Release products.
Keeping up with the cost of living coupled with market uncertainty has driven investors to withdraw more from their pension pots. Due to an increased need for cash to cover living costs and market uncertainty, the average value of income withdrawals from pensions increased in January and February this year. This is according to interactive investor, an online trading platform, which collected this data from its Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) product.
Keeping up with the cost of living coupled with market uncertainty has driven investors to withdraw more from their pension pots.
With the end of year tax season approaching on 5 April, what are the key tips for your pension fund? With under a month to go until the end of the tax year, it is vital to understand how your pension is taxed. Below are five factors you need to consider before the end of the tax year, especially if you are considering withdrawing from your pension.
With the end of year tax season approaching on 5 April, what are the key tips for your pension fund?
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