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Thinking about releasing money from your Worthing home? Talk to a Sussex adviser who explains things plainly. We offer a phone, Zoom or Teams call, a face-to-face meeting at a convenient local venue, or a home visit by arrangement. Our broker fee is a flat £599, explained upfront.

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Important information about equity release

  • Equity release means a lifetime mortgage or a home reversion plan. It's a lifetime decision, so take your time.
  • It will reduce the value of your estate, so your family will usually inherit less.
  • It may affect your entitlement to means-tested benefits, now or in the future.
  • With a lifetime mortgage, interest is added to the loan and compounds, so the amount you owe can grow quickly.
  • Early repayment charges may apply if you repay early or move to a home the provider won't accept.
  • Ask us for a personalised illustration so you can see the features, costs and risks.
  • We encourage you to involve your family in the conversation.
  • A retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage is secured against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.

Transparent Mortgage Services is a broker and a trading style of Transparent Financial Associates Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number 925926).

A local adviser, not a call centre

Your equity release adviser is our director, Russell Braiden CeMAP. He holds the LIBF Level 3 Certificate in Regulated Equity Release and has been advising on mortgages since 2011. Russell is based in East Sussex and advises homeowners along the whole Sussex coast, including Worthing, Shoreham and Littlehampton.

We'll help you work out whether equity release is right for you, or whether another option would suit you better. There's no pressure, and your family are welcome to join us.

Our broker fee is a flat £599. We explain it upfront, in writing, with every other cost, before you commit to anything.

Call 01424 444597 or book a free 15-minute chat.

How we can meet

  • A home visit by arrangement, so you can talk at your own kitchen table.
  • A phone, Zoom or Teams call, if that's easier for you or your family.
  • A face-to-face meeting at a convenient local venue.
  • Family welcome. We encourage you to have a son, daughter or trusted friend with you.
  • Plain English. We'll explain everything clearly, put it in writing, and give you time to think.

We're rated 5.0 stars from 116 Google reviews.

Later-life lending in Worthing

Worthing and the nearby coast are popular places to retire. Many homeowners have a lot of value in their home but a fixed income in retirement.

The reasons Worthing homeowners come to us are usually the same:

  • an interest-only mortgage that is ending
  • adapting a home, such as a downstairs bathroom, so they can stay put
  • helping children or grandchildren with a deposit
  • topping up a pension

Equity release can help with these. It isn't the only answer, and it isn't always the right one.

Areas we cover around Worthing

We help clients all over the area, including:

  • Worthing town centre and the seafront
  • Goring-by-Sea and Ferring
  • Durrington, Salvington and Findon Valley
  • Broadwater, Tarring and High Salvington
  • Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham-by-Sea
  • Rustington, Angmering and Littlehampton

Worthing homes and equity release

Providers have their own property rules. Around Worthing we often check:

  • Seafront and purpose-built flats. Most are leasehold. Providers will look at the lease length, service charge and ground rent.
  • Bungalows in Goring, Ferring and Rustington. These are often popular with providers, but extensions or non-standard building methods can still need checking.
  • Retirement and sheltered flats. Some providers won't lend on age-restricted housing, or they lend less. We'll check before you spend money on a valuation.
  • Coastal homes. Providers may check flood risk and the building's condition.

Equity release, lifetime mortgages and RIO: how they compare

Lifetime mortgage

This is the most common type of equity release. It's a loan secured against your home.

  • You don't have to make monthly repayments.
  • Interest is added to the loan and compounds, so the amount you owe can grow quickly.
  • Some plans let you make voluntary payments to keep the balance down.
  • The loan and interest are usually repaid from the sale of your home when the last borrower dies or moves into long-term care.

Home reversion plan

You sell all or part of your home to a provider, for less than its market value. In return, you get a lump sum or regular payments. You can live there rent-free for life under a lifetime lease, as long as you keep to the terms. The share you sell, and any rise in its value, no longer belongs to you or your estate.

Retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage

A RIO is a standard mortgage for older borrowers. You pay the interest each month, and the loan is usually repaid when you sell, move into long-term care or die.

  • Because you pay the interest, the amount you owe doesn't grow.
  • You must show you can afford the monthly payments, now and in future.
  • Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments.

For a fuller comparison, read our guide to equity release vs RIO mortgages.

When equity release may not be right

We'll tell you honestly if we think equity release isn't right for you. It may not be if:

  • you might move or downsize in the next few years, because early repayment charges may apply
  • you can afford monthly payments, so a RIO or standard mortgage may cost less overall
  • leaving the full value of your home to your family matters most to you
  • you only need a small sum that savings, family help or a grant could cover
  • you get means-tested benefits that the money could reduce
  • you feel under pressure from anyone to decide

Alternatives we'll always discuss

  • downsizing, perhaps somewhere nearby
  • a standard mortgage that runs into retirement
  • a retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage
  • using savings or investments
  • help from family
  • grants or local council support for home adaptations

An example (not a real client)

This is an example to show how advice works. It isn't a real case.

A couple in their seventies in Goring have an interest-only mortgage that is ending. They want to stay in their bungalow.

We'd compare a RIO mortgage (paid monthly) with a lifetime mortgage (no monthly payments), and show how each affects what they leave their family. We'd suggest a family member joins the meeting. The choice is theirs.

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How it works: 4 simple steps

  1. A free initial call. By phone, Zoom or Teams. We talk through what you need and whether equity release could be suitable.
  2. A home visit. Once we know equity release could be suitable, a home visit can be arranged, or a meeting at a local venue if you prefer. Family are welcome.
  3. Advice and recommendation. We look at your income, health, home and family wishes, then give you a personalised illustration and a written recommendation explaining the features, costs and risks.
  4. We handle the application to completion. Your own solicitor gives independent legal advice before you sign. We deal with the valuation, offer and completion, and keep you and your family updated.

What does equity release cost?

We'll explain every cost in writing before you commit to anything. Costs can include:

  • our broker fee: a flat £599, explained upfront, in writing, before you commit
  • the provider's arrangement fee, if there is one
  • the valuation fee
  • your solicitor's legal fees
  • early repayment charges, if you repay the plan early or move to a home the provider won't accept

We won't quote interest rates on this page, because the right plan depends on your circumstances.

Involving your family

Equity release is a lifetime decision. It will affect what you leave behind. That's why we encourage you to involve your family from the start.

We're happy to meet with your children present, in person or on a video call. Your solicitor will also check that the decision is yours and that you understand it.

Equity release in Worthing: your questions answered

Can I stay in my home for the rest of my life?

With a lifetime mortgage that meets Equity Release Council standards, you can stay in your home for life, or until you move into long-term care, as long as you keep to the plan's terms. These include keeping the home insured and in good repair.

Will my family still inherit something?

Equity release will reduce the value of your estate, so your family will usually inherit less. Some plans let you protect a percentage of your home's value for your family. We'll show you the figures in a personalised illustration.

Will it affect my Pension Credit or Council Tax Reduction?

It might. Money you release and keep as savings may affect means-tested benefits such as Pension Credit or Council Tax Reduction, now or in the future. We'll take this into account and may suggest you check with a benefits adviser.

How much could I release?

It depends mainly on your age, your home's value and the plan. Older borrowers can usually release a bigger share. Releasing more means more interest and less left for your family, so we'll help you think about how much you really need.

Can I make repayments?

Many lifetime mortgages let you make voluntary payments, up to a limit, without a charge. This can slow down how fast the balance grows. Repaying more than the limit, or repaying early, may mean an early repayment charge.

Can I release equity from a seafront flat in Worthing?

Often, yes. Providers will look at the lease length, service charge and ground rent, as well as the building itself. We'll check before you pay for a valuation.

Do you cover Shoreham and Littlehampton?

Yes. We advise homeowners across Worthing, Shoreham, Lancing, Rustington and Littlehampton. Most choose a phone, Zoom or Teams call, and a home visit can be arranged.

What does your advice cost?

Our broker fee for equity release is a flat £599. We explain it upfront, in writing, along with every other cost, before you commit. Your first 15-minute chat is free.

Who will I speak to?

Russell Braiden CeMAP, our director. He holds the LIBF Level 3 Certificate in Regulated Equity Release and has been advising on mortgages since 2011.

How long does equity release take?

It varies with the valuation, your solicitor and the provider. We'll give you a realistic idea at the start.

Talk to a local later-life adviser

If you live in or around Worthing, Russell would be happy to help. We're rated 5.0 stars from 116 Google reviews.

Call 01424 444597, email info@tms-fs.co.uk or book a free 15-minute chat.

Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and may affect means-tested benefits. With a lifetime mortgage, interest compounds. Ask us for a personalised illustration.

You may also find these useful: equity release across Sussex, equity release in Brighton and Hove, equity release in Chichester and how equity release works.

Transparent Mortgage Services is a broker and a trading style of Transparent Financial Associates Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA number 925926).

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