In the eighties until 2009, an interest-only mortgage was a popular option. Now, however, many of these mortgages are coming to the end of their term and money must be found to pay off the original capital sum borrowed. So, what should you do if you have an interest-only mortgage? Firstly, you need to ascertain [...]
A survey conducted by Aldermore Bank showed that almost three-quarters of business owners expect to be working past the age of sixty-five. This, however, is not out of choice. Two-thirds said that they would have preferred to have been enjoying their retirement by then. The key reason given is that they are looking to enjoy [...]
In this article, we will look at what a Lasting Power of Attorney is, what it does and why you should be considering drawing one up. So what is a Lasting Power of Attorney? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), are legal documents that can be used to help you safeguard your financial future. A [...]
This guide will give you an indication of the major costs associated with buying your first house or flat in England. The processes and fees for Wales and Scotland are different. We will look at the cost of moving home, your deposit and solicitor fees. This guide will help you budget for these costs to [...]
Getting remarried in later life can impact your financial plans. By contrast, younger people are now less likely to marry, while marriage rates for men over the age of 60 and women over the age of 50 are increasing. These figures show that people are also choosing to cohabit either as a forerunner to marriage [...]
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Christmas and New Year office opening times. Below are this years Christmas and New Year opening times. December 2019. Monday 23rd: Open. Tuesday 24th: 9 am -12 noon. Wednesday 25th: Closed. Thursday 26th: Closed. Friday 27th: Closed. Saturday 28th: Closed. Sunday 29th: Closed. Monday 30th: [...]
The first question our mortgage advisers are usually asked is "How much can I borrow”? In the past, mortgage lenders based the amount you could borrow mainly on a multiple of your income. This was often referred to as the loan-to-income ratio. Mortgage criteria have now changed. This worked by looking at your salary and [...]
If you are researching how to pay for long-term care, for yourself or a loved one, then we can help you. We are a firm of Independent Financial Advisers (IFA’s) that specialise in Later Life issues, offering unbiased expert advice. How will an Independent Financial Adviser help? As a firm, we have a team that [...]
Recent figures from data analyst Moneyfacts, show that equity release rates are falling. For the first time in more than a decade, equity release rates have dropped to an average below 5%. Most lenders now charge an interest rate of 4.99% for releasing funds from your home. This is down from 5.1% from just a [...]
First of all, for many people entering retirement with a reduced income, budgeting to pay for existing mortgage and credit card debts can be hugely stressful. Often people will continue working longer than they planned or consider drastic and unnecessary changes to their lifestyle by selling up and moving to a cheaper property. Figures show [...]
