Equity release borrowers may be exempt from steep charges if they shift to live with family members for care provisionally.
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Phew, guess what good news equity release seekers? 🎉 You no longer need to worry about those hefty fees when moving in with family due to health issues! 🏡 Thanks to new consumer protections from the Equity Release Council, member lenders will now waive those pesky early repayment charges.
But hang on, what's an early repayment charge? 🙊 Well, it's the fee you get hit with if you need to pay off your loan before kicking the bucket (or, if you fancy a move to a swanky care home). Normally, if you need to exercise this option, you're slapped with a charge. But not anymore!
This change is one of six 'product standards' put in place by the Equity Release Council to boost trust and transparency in the sector. 🤝 Major providers like Just Group, Aviva, and Legal & General have jumped on board, meaning you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you're in good hands.
Wanna know what else is cool? 🤩 They've also introduced a new 'consumer charter' – a document that outlines what customers can expect when collaborating with Equity Release Council members. 📜 You deserve to be treated with respect and receive a tailored, transparent process that suits your specific circumstances.
Now let's talk interest rates. 💸 For lifetime mortgages, the rate must either remain fixed for each release or, if variable, be capped for the life of the loan. Besides, you get to call your pad your forever home or until you need long-term care, making sure it stays your main residence.
To sweeten the deal further, now you have the right to move to another property, as long as the new property is acceptable to your product provider as continuing security for the equity release loan. 🏡🤝
Worried about ending up with negative equity? Don't fret! An agreement known as the 'no negative equity guarantee' ensures that when your home is sold, even if the amount left isn't enough to cover the outstanding loan, neither you nor your estate will be expected to fork over more money.
Last but not least, all customers taking out new plans that meet the Equity Release Council standards must have the option to make penalty-free payments, subject to lending criteria. 💰
In summary, equity release offers a great way to generate some extra cash in your retirement. Just remember to think it through, consult professionals, and weigh the pros and cons against your unique circumstances. After all, knowledge is power! 💪😎
— Anthony R. Rockstar 🎧🎮🤘 (aka Your Equity Release Guide Extraordinaire)
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- With these new consumer protections from the Equity Release Council, you can now enjoy a fee-free move when it comes to health issues or moving in with family. 🏡
- These protections mean early repayment charges are a thing of the past, saving equity release seekers from unwanted extra costs. 🎉
- Equity Release Council has launched six product standards to improve trust and transparency in the sector. 🤝
- Major equity release providers like Just Group, Aviva, and Legal & General have agreed to these changes.
