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Remortgaging to release equity
If you want to access some of the money tied up in your home without having to downsize you may have been considering remortgaging to release equity. If the value of your home has increased since you purchased it you may be able to free up some of the equity which has accumulated on the property. This means when you remortgage you will be paid a lump sum from your property’s increased value.
What’s involved
When remortgaging to release equity or ‘raise capital’ a lender will carry out a valuation of your home to work out just how much it has increased in value since the time of purchase, they will then calculate how much equity you can release from the part of the mortgage you have paid off through your monthly installments as well as from the increase in value of the portion you put your deposit down on.
Doing so increases the size of your loan with the lender and as a result the amount you pay monthly compared with if you just remortgaged to get the lowest interest rate, it will also prolong how long it takes you to pay off your mortgage. Remember you risk losing your home if you cannot keep up with the repayments.
It is important to consider all of your different options when it comes to remortgaging to find the best plan for your situation. By remortgaging you will in most cases be required to pay arrangement fees again typically which are between £1000-2000 and you may have to pay leaving fees to your original lender as well as conveyancing fees to your new financier if you chose to change who your mortgage is with.
What is equity release?
Key features include:
- Available to homeowners aged 55 to 95
- Release capital tax free from your home
- You choose how to spend the money
- Lump sum & drawdown options
- You cannot release equity without taking advice
How does equity release work?
Key features include:
- The amount you can release will depend on your age
- The minimum age you can be is aged 55 with 95 as an upper limit
- The minimum property value on which an equity release plan can be secured on is £70,000
- The older you are and the higher the value of your property the more equity you can release
When capital is release by the plan provider, instead of making monthly interest repayments, interest is usually added to the loan. this is known as compound interest. At the end of the plan (usually when either of you pass away or move into long term care) your house will be sold & the equity release plan provider will be paid back from the house sale proceeds with the balance paid to your estate.
What types of equity release plans are there?
Lump sum lifetime mortgage
- Provides a tax free lump sum secured against your home giving you access to a pot of cash.
- Funds released can be used for almost any purpose
- You retain full ownership of your home
- Interest rolls up and is added to the loan. Typically repaid when you pass away or move into long term care
- Some plans allow you to guarantee a percentage of the future value of your home for your loved ones’ inheritance. Other options include the option to pay monthly interest
- You need to take advice before you can take a lifetime mortgage out
Drawdown lifetime mortgage
- Lets you drawdown cash in stages after an initial lump sum
- You will only pay interest on the funds drawn down
- These plans are more flexible so you do not miss out on means tested benefits
- Drawn down funds can be used for any purpose e.g. home improvements, pay for university fees
Home reversion plan
- Need to be aged 65+ to qualify
- Involves selling all or part of your home for a tax free cash lump sum
- The money you receive can be used for any purpose
- Your share of the property will benefit from house price increases
- When you pass away or sell your home, the home reversion provider takes its percentage from the sale proceeds.
For a quick estimate of what you could borrow use the link below:
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What is the difference between a lifetime mortgage and a retirement interest only mortgage?
Also known as equity release mortgages, like retirement interest only (RIO) mortgages they are only available to over-55s, and the loan is fully paid off when the last person living in the property dies, sells the home or goes into care.
The main difference is that RIO mortgages require borrowers to pass affordability checks and commit to making regular payments for life. With an equity release plan there are no such checks required.
How much equity in my home can I release?
The key thing are your age and the value of your property.
The table below provides an approximate indication of how much equity you can expect to release from your home depending upon how old you are from a lifetime mortgage (Home Reversion Plans may offer a higher amount):
AGE | % OF EQUITY RELEASE |
---|---|
55 | 25 |
56 | 26 |
57 | 27 |
58 | 28 |
59 | 29 |
60 | 32 |
61 | 33 |
62 | 34 |
63 | 35 |
64 | 36 |
65 | 37 |
66 | 38 |
67 | 39 |
68 | 40 |
69 | 41 |
70 | 42 |
71 | 43 |
72 | 44 |
AGE | % OF EQUITY RELEASE |
---|---|
73 | 45 |
74 | 46 |
75 | 48 |
76 | 49 |
77 | 50 |
78 | 51 |
79 | 51 |
80 | 52 |
81 | 52 |
82 | 53 |
83 | 53 |
84 | 54 |
85 | 54 |
86 | 54 |
87 | 54 |
88 | 54 |
90 | 54 |
Lifestyle factors can also come into play, so if you are a smoker or are overweight the amount you can release may be increased.
For a quick estimate of what you could borrow use the link below:
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THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE SECURING OTHER DEBTS AGAINST YOUR HOME. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
Equity release may affect your entitlement to state benefits and will reduce the value of your estate. It may involve a lifetime mortgage or home reversion plan. All content set out in this website is provided for information only and should not be considered as advice. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice of a qualified, independent financial advisor before making any decisions to take out an equity release product.
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