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Could my family inherit my Equity Release debt?

No. Equity release lenders must subscribe to the Equity Release Council, which has a regulatory code of conduct which states that all plans come with a ‘no negative equity’ guarantee, so you will never owe more than your home is worth and there will never be a debt for your family to take on.

Where interest is rolled up, it can quickly increase the amount owed. Releasing capital from your property, will reduce the amount of inheritance that can be left and may impact the receipt of any means-tested benefits.

Why choose Optimus Mortgages?

  • Our initial consultation is completely free, and there is absolutely no obligation to proceed.

  • We have decades of experience in financial services, and as specialists in this market we have access to a panel of carefully selected leading providers. We can also access the whole market, allowing us to make sure we find a suitable solution for you.  

  • You will be designated your own dedicated specialist adviser, with their own direct email and telephone number, so you can be confident that you will always be dealing with the same person.

  • Our fully qualified specialists will always deal with you in plain English, not jargon. 

  • With our easy to use client portal you can receive updates on the progress of your application 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as well as being able to securely upload and review documents.

  • We offer a competitive and transparent fee structure.

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Optimus Mortgages offer lifetime mortgages, which is a loan secured against your home. Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and may affect your entitlement to means-tested benefits.

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Optimus Mortgages is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Financial Services Register number is 945578.

Registered office address for Optimus Mortgages Ltd is 9 Penshaw View, Sacriston, County Durham DH7 6UX. Registered in England and Wales No.10277354.

The information contained within the website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted at customers in the UK. Should you have cause to complain, and you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you may be able to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service, which can be contacted as follows:

The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk

 

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