Equity release calculator

This calculator helps you see how much equity you could release with a lifetime mortgage, a loan secured against your home. We’ll ask you to register your details so we can show you the calculation. You may also receive a call from us to assist you with your enquiry.

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This is a guide to the lifetime mortgage products we offer, and not advice or a personal recommendation. You can only buy a lifetime mortgage through a financial adviser.

If we call, we’ll use your address to look up your property to assist with your enquiry.

"I started looking at lifetime mortgages because my younger son was living with me. He’s always wanted to get on the property ladder but has never been in a position to save up enough for a deposit. So, I started investigating to see how I could help him. I spoke to a couple of financial advisers and the name that kept coming up all the time was Legal & General, so I thought well it’s got to be worthwhile talking to them to see what they offer." - Evadne, Nottingham

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Interested in a lifetime mortgage?

A lifetime mortgage is a type of equity release. Find out more about whether you're eligible for a lifetime mortgage, and what sort of lifetime mortgages are available, below.

 

Is a lifetime mortgage right for you?

A lifetime mortgage is a loan secured on your home. To be eligible for a lifetime mortgage: 

  • You'll need to be age 55 or over.
  • You'll need to be living in (or buying) your own home with either a small or no mortgage.
  • Your home must be worth at least £70,000 or £100,000 depending on your property type and product chosen.

If you'd like to discuss whether a lifetime mortgage is right for you, call one of our specialists on 0808 301 70440808 301 7044. We'll be happy to help with any questions you might have.

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Things to consider

  • Interest is charged on the loan plus any interest already added. This means the amount you owe will increase quickly over time.
  • A lifetime mortgage will reduce an inheritance and may affect your entitlement to means-tested benefits.
  • You can stay in your own home and you will never owe more than it's sold for (subject to terms and conditions).
  • If you give the money away, the recipient may have to pay inheritance tax in the future.
  • You may have cheaper ways to borrow money.
Pros and cons of equity release

Is there a minimum amount I can borrow?

The amount you can borrow using one of our Lifetime Mortgages is based on your age and the value of your home. To help you understand the different limits on our Lifetime Mortgages we’ve outlined the amounts below.

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  Flexible Lifetime Mortgage Optional Payment Lifetime Mortgage
Minimum initial loan amount £10,000 £10,000
Minimum amount for additional drawdowns £1,000 £1,000
Maximum total loan amount Up to the full loan amount agreed at outset Up to the full loan amount agreed at outset

Your adviser will help you choose the right product for you and make sure that you only borrow as much as you need.

Our lifetime mortgages

Choose the type of equity release that's right for you, from our selection of lifetime mortgages

 

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Flexible Lifetime Mortgage

If you’d like to take a lump sum, or a series of lump sums, and pay nothing until you die or move into long term care, this could be right for you.

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Optional Payment Lifetime Mortgage

If you'd prefer to take a lump sum, or a series of lump sums, and pay off some or all of the interest, this could be right for you.

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Call us about equity release

To speak with us about your equity release options, call the number below.

For any other enquiries please get in touch via our contact us page

0808 301 70440808 301 7044

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm
We may record and monitor calls.

Need help?

Making decisions about how to finance your retirement is important so it’s worth making use of the guidance and advice services available.

 

Retirement guidance

Equity Release Council

Legal & General Home Finance Ltd is a member of the Equity Release Council, a trade body setting standards for providers. Take a look at their consumer brochure for more details.

Consumer brochure Go to the Equity Release website

Contact us about equity release

To discuss our Lifetime Mortgages, a loan secured against your home, and if they're right for you. 

Call us on:

0808 115 8129

Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm. 

We may record and monitor calls

Get independent advice

You can't take out an equity release product unless you have taken financial advice. Find out how to access independent legal and financial advice.

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