There was an equity release theme among the most read stories this week, as the news that retirement interest-only mortgages could be more cost-effective than equity release mortgages came out top.
Additionally, the prediction that this sector of the market could expect younger borrowers in 2020 as well as the unveiling of a developmental programme by the Equity Release Council was what readers engaged with most.
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Virgin launches ‘three for two’ mortgage and Castle Trust releases 10-year loan – round up
Younger equity release borrowers expected but warning raised over interest roll up
Equity Release Council unveils adviser development programme
Tweedy and Batchelor exit Belmont Green and Vida Homeloans
April’s ‘significant peak’ in mortgage maturities presents opportunity for brokers
Trade body warns HMO planning consent could deter investment
Cost-cutting measures for leaseholders buying freehold revealed by Law Commission
Shekina is the deputy editor at Mortgage Solutions and commercial editor at Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions. She has nearly eight years of experience in the B2B publishing market, having previously covered the hospitality, retail, pet, accounting and jewellery sectors.
Shekina has worked for Mortgage Solutions and Specialist Lending Solutions for almost five years. Here, she covers the market’s breaking news stories, engages with professionals in the sector, and oversees any commercially agreed content in partnership with mortgage-related companies.
This includes presenting webinars and hosting roundtable discussions on developing themes in the mortgage sector.
She is an NCTJ-trained journalist and was nominated for the Headline Money Awards Mortgage Journalist of the Year in 2021.
In her spare time, Shekina likes to read, travel, listen to music and socialise with friends.
She currently reports on current events in the mortgage market and liaises with financial clients to produce sponsored content.
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