Later Life Lending

Equity release market returns to growth in Q2 2026

Lending and customer numbers both rise 4% quarter-on-quarter as new borrower activity recovers

Equity release market returns to growth in Q2 2026

Stamp duty cited as reason not to move for half of over-65s

Survey of older homeowners reveals tax costs and lack of specialist housing are suppressing later-life moves

Stamp duty cited as reason not to move for half of over-65s

How brokers navigate later-life lending – and why more should

An ageing population is driving demand for lifetime mortgage and equity release advice, but misconceptions still hold the market back

How brokers navigate later-life lending – and why more should

Later life lending market not ready to meet growing demand, FCA warns

Regulator says sector must overhaul products, advice, and consumer engagement or risk losing control of its own future

Later life lending market not ready to meet growing demand, FCA warns

Later life lending volumes slip in Q1

New loans to older borrowers declined nearly 5%, but total lending value edged higher

Later life lending volumes slip in Q1

Equity release lending falls 9% in Q1

Latest quarterly data points to slower completions despite steady adviser enquiries

Equity release lending falls 9% in Q1