The Cornerstone Finance Podcast explores the most pressing challenges and biggest opportunities facing mortgage and protection advisers today.

As thousands of fixed-rate deals reach expiry and the demand for expert advice grows, our recent episodes focus on the real strategies driving long-term success – from client retention and protection-led growth to bridging finance and network support.

In our latest episode, we discuss later life lending – how products like equity release and lifetime mortgages are evolving, what’s driving demand among over-55s, and how advisers can confidently support clients in this growing market.

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Later Life Lending: Meeting Rising Demand

As more clients approach retirement with complex financial needs, later life lending has become one of the fastest-growing areas of the mortgage market.

In this episode, our guests share insights on the innovation shaping the sector – from product flexibility and qualification requirements to the vital role of education and collaboration in helping advisers deliver better client outcomes in later life.

What’s covered in this episode:

With guests:

  • Ryan Mansell, Equity Release Adviser, Cornerstone Finance Group
  • Will Hale, CEO, AIR
  • Dave Harris, CEO, More2Life
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  • What “later life lending” really means in today’s market
  • How demographic and economic trends are shaping product demand
  • The growing importance of flexibility and innovation in mortgage products
  • The role of the FCA’s consultation on qualifications and the future of advice
  • How advisers can seize the opportunity - through training, partnerships, or referral models

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