{"id":4620,"date":"2016-06-19T16:54:45","date_gmt":"2016-06-19T15:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sbwm.uk\/v3\/services\/inheritance-tax-planning-copy\/"},"modified":"2020-07-27T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T11:21:06","slug":"mortgage-solutions-and-equity-release","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/services\/mortgage-solutions-and-equity-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Mortgage Solutions (and Equity Release)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-4620\" data-postid=\"4620\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4620 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_oy4i966 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_1b73980 first\">\n                    <!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_0a2v840 with-chart layout-icon-left size-medium \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n                            <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                    <svg class=\"tf_abs tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_fill\" r=\"calc(50% - 2.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/>\n                    <circle class=\"tb_feature_stroke\" r=\"calc(50% - 2.00px)\" cx=\"50%\" cy=\"50%\" stroke=\"#13c0e1\" stroke-width=\"4\" data-progress=\"100\" stroke-dasharray=\"0,10000\"\/>\n                                        <\/svg>\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pic6-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-4441 lazyload\" title=\"pic6\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;width:calc(100% - 8px);height:calc(100% - 8px)\" alt=\"pic6\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pic6.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pic6-180x180.jpg 180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/>                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <h1>Mortgage Solutions<br \/><em>(and Equity Release)<\/em><\/h1>\n<h3>Property is likely to be the biggest financial commitment that you ever make. Mortgages can become a minefield unless you seek whole of market advice so you are not drawn into a deal that means more to the lender than it does to you. Equity release is another area that should only be considered with the advice of someone who has no strings attached.\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h5><strong><em>Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or other loans secured on it.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong><em>Equity Release \u2013 We will refer any enquires to a specialist equity release adviser who will advise you of the arrangement fees for this type of business.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5><strong><em>Equity Release will reduce the value of your estate and can affect your eligibility for means tested benefits.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ile2426   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <h3 class=\"module-title\">Related Videos:<\/h3>    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_wknr433   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WYTp6DR7T0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"about:blank\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_og8f008 last\">\n                    <!-- module template_part -->\n<div  class=\"module module-layout-part tb_lb06474 \">\n    <div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-6957 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"6957\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4r04888 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_v766004 first\">\n                    <!-- module callout -->\n<div  class=\"module ui module-callout tb_dq3v636 button-bottom-center transparent  rounded\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"callout-inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-content tf_left\">\n        <h3 class=\"callout-heading\"><strong>Interested in any <p \/> of these topics!<\/strong><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            For an informal, no obligation, chat with a consultant please call <h5> <strong> <span class=\"shortcode themify-icon \"><i class=\"themify-icon-icon\"><\/i><\/span>\u00a001689 667405<\/strong> <\/h5> or email <p><strong><a href=\"mailto:enquiries@sbwm.uk\">enquiries@sbwm.uk<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/callout-content -->\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module callout -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module template_part --><!-- module template_part -->\n<div  class=\"module module-layout-part tb_dnt9255 \">\n    <div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-7213 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"7213\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_bbmo319 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_fx7c320 first\">\n                    <!-- module widget -->\n<div  class=\"module module-widget tb_59ly3  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n    <div class=\"widget feature-posts\"><h2 class=\"widgettitle\">Recent Posts<\/h2><ul class=\"feature-posts-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/news\/investing-for-children-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/investing-for-children_sb-1024x536-50x50.jpg\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" class=\"post-img wp-post-image wp-image-8337 lazyload\" title=\"investing for children_sb\" alt=\"investing for children_sb\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/investing-for-children_sb-1024x536-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/investing-for-children_sb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/investing-for-children_sb-1024x536-978x978.jpg 978w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 50px; 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I would guess that we met 20 years ago, I have followed Graham each time he has moved employment and am now delighted to embark with him on his own venture, Sky Blue Wealth Management. I have now been retired for five years, and Graham\u2019s comprehensive service has continued unabated across the transition from the process of building a pension fund to reliance upon it. We regard Graham as a good friend who is fully informed about our family circumstances and needs, and upon whom we can rely to protect our resources and help us to live within them.<!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-7405 themify_builder not_editable_builder in_the_loop\" data-postid=\"7405\">\n            <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<!-- \/.entry-content -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/.testimonial-content -->\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"testimonial-author\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/testimonial\/comprehensive-service\/\" title=\"Comprehensive service\">&mdash; <span>Graham Machin<\/span><\/a><span class=\"testimonial-title\">Retired Barrister<\/span>\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t<!-- \/.testimonial-author -->\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/article>\n<!-- \/.testimonial-post -->\n    <\/div><!-- .builder-posts-wrap -->\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module post -->\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content--><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module template_part -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mortgage Solutions(and Equity Release) Property is likely to be the biggest financial commitment that you ever make. Mortgages can become a minefield unless you seek whole of market advice so you are not drawn into a deal that means more to the lender than it does to you. 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Mortgages can become a minefield unless you seek whole of market advice so you are not drawn into a deal that means more to the lender than it does to you. Equity release is another area that should only be considered with the advice of someone who has no strings attached.\u00a0<\/h3> <h5><strong><em>Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or other loans secured on it.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h5> <h5><strong><em>Equity Release \u2013 We will refer any enquires to a specialist equity release adviser who will advise you of the arrangement fees for this type of business.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5> <h5><strong><em>Equity Release will reduce the value of your estate and can affect your eligibility for means tested benefits.<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h3>Related Videos:<\/h3>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3WYTp6DR7T0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4620\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sbwm.uk\/v3\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}