Category: Equity Release

Jun 6, 2022

5 Reasons our customers choose equity release

The Bower team are chatting face to face with customers every day and have acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience when it comes to understanding the reasons behind each clients’ choice in releasing equity. We asked our advisers what the top reasons their clients gave for needing the funds were. So based on […]

The Bower Team

1 min

May 30, 2022

Retirement Planner – Older is Getting Younger

The average age of a customer taking out a lifetime mortgage still sits at a shade under 70, but myself and advisers alike foresee this creeping down year on year. Right now, I think you’d still call 70 ‘later life’ but I’m sure many pensioners, and perhaps some of my friends and family, would strongly […]

Andrea Rozario

1 min

May 30, 2022

Bridging the gap between the old and young

The world seems to be totally imbalanced at the moment. What with the endless political drama here in the UK, the EU and across the pond in the States, 2020 was anything but dull. Add to this the continuing coronavirus pandemic and the worldwide financial difficulties many predict will drag on for years, and the […]

Andrea Rozario

1 min

May 30, 2022

Financial planning for the next decade

With people living longer and pensions not always sufficient to maintain a lifestyle of your choosing, or to meet your financial needs, equity release can be a financial solution for an increasing number of over 55’s.

The Bower Team

1 min

May 24, 2022

Can I still leave an inheritance for my family?

One of the questions most commonly asked during equity release appointments is: “Can I still leave an inheritance for my family?”. The short answer is yes. In this article, we explain how.

The Bower Team

1 min

May 24, 2022

How Can I Avoid Risk If I’m Taking Out Equity Release?

How Can I Avoid Equity Release Risks? Equity release can be the ideal solution for older homeowners who are looking to access some of the equity locked in their home without having to sell up or move. However, as with most things, equity release can have risks and isn’t suited to everyone. It is always […]

The Bower Team

7 min

May 24, 2022

Should You Equity Release?

If you own your own home and are over the age of 55 then it might be that you are already retired, or it is something that will be happening in the not-too-distant future. As we all know, planning, saving and pensions can only go so far and even the best prepared of us will likely have a tight […]

The Bower Team

5 min

Feb 22, 2022

ERC Confirm Penalty Free Payments for Lifetime Mortgages

In order to help give greater flexibility and meet the evolving needs of equity release customers, the ERC has announced a new product safeguard which will help to mitigate the costs of later life borrowing. From the end of March onwards, homeowners who take out lifetime mortgages which meet the ERC’s standards will be guaranteed […]

The Bower Team

3 min

Feb 22, 2022

How to Save Money on Your Household Bills

With household bills, utilities, rates and living costs rising fast, more and more homeowners are keen to find ways to help lower their monthly outgoings and save themselves money. The home finance specialists at Bower have come up with their top tips for how you can reduce your household bills, to help you free up […]

The Bower Team

5 min

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Category: Equity Release

5 Reasons our customers choose equity release

Retirement Planner – Older is Getting Younger

Bridging the gap between the old and young

Financial planning for the next decade

Can I still leave an inheritance for my family?

How Can I Avoid Risk If I’m Taking Out Equity Release?

Should You Equity Release?

ERC Confirm Penalty Free Payments for Lifetime Mortgages

How to Save Money on Your Household Bills