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FAQ's & Mortgage Fact Sheets

Need a little more information about the specific mortgages we can offer? Simply click on the boxes below to open our handy fact sheets, and use the contact form to get in touch!

What is the Equity Release Council? The Equity Release Council is a voluntary body that holds its members to a required set of standards, including on the products they offer. These standards include fixed or capped interest rates for life and the guarantee that you can make penalty-free payments, subject to lender criteria.

Is Equity Release regulated? The equity release industry is fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority {FCA}.

Will I still own my home? If you opt for a Lifetime Mortgage, you will always remain the owner of your home. Instead of selling it, you are simply borrowing from it.

What if my financial situation changes? If you choose a lifetime mortgage, you will be under no obligation to make payments. If you do decide to make voluntary payments, these can be stopped at any time should your financial situation change. You can also move home should you later decide you’d like to, as the Equity Release Council guarantees that you can port your Life Time Mortgage to another property providing it meets lender criteria.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

John Lees Equity Release & Mortgage Solutions is a trading style of John Lees Equity Release & Mortgage Solutions Ltd, which is an Appointed Representative of Stonebridge Mortgage Solutions Ltd. which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are entered on the Financial Services Register under firm reference number 708462.

  • A lifetime mortgage is a long-term commitment which could accumulate interest and is secured against your home. Equity release is not right for everyone and may reduce the value of your estate.

  • Your property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

  • You may have to pay an Early Repayment Charge to your existing lender if you remortgage.

  • Not all Buy to Let mortgages are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

  • As with all Insurance Policies, Conditions and Exclusions will apply.

  • Commercial Mortgages are not usually regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

  • Commercial Mortgages are arranged by Introduction only.

  • There may be a fee for arranging a mortgage and the precise amount will depend on your circumstances. This will typically be £750 payable on completion of your mortgage.

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