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Jun 29, 2023

Porting your mortgage

If you move to a new property, you might be wondering about whether you can or should transfer your mortgage over – this is called porting a mortgage. There are many caveats to this, and it might not be the right option for you, so we’ve looked at some of the key points so you […]
8 min
May 30, 2023

What is a green mortgage?

A green mortgage is a relatively new addition to the mortgage landscape, looking to attract buyers into purchasing energy-efficient homes. In this article, we’ll look at what a green mortgage is, who offers them, and how you could get one.
8 min
Mar 6, 2023

Geoff Charles Appointed to Standards Council

Bower is happy to announce Geoff Charles, founder and CEO’s appointment to the Equity Release Council Standards Board, whereby he will represent the larger advisor companies within the industry.  This Equity Release Council appointment reflects the extensive experience and knowledge Geoff has acquired over the last 16 years, running and developing a company that puts […]
3 min
Oct 19, 2022

How to use equity release to repay an existing mortgage

It’s clear that we are facing a period of economic uncertainty and whilst this concerns people of all ages and financial status, some homeowners over the age of 55 with a mortgage are particularly concerned.  According to YourMoney, one in six people expect to still be paying a mortgage over the age of 65. Furthermore, […]
6 min
Jul 6, 2010

Winters not set to get any Warmer for Pensioners

Another year guaranteed for the higher £250 Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners and £400 for the over 80s thanks to the Budget. However, is the Government really doing enough to curb the fuel poverty battle?
1 min