Mansfield BS increases maximum LTV to 70% for retirees

Additionally, property downsizing is now available across its full range of interest-only residential mortgages.

The move follows the introduction of the Society’s retirement interest-only proposition in 2018, when The Mansfield launched two products with no maximum age, available to CeRER or CertER qualified advisers as an alternative to equity release.

National development manager, Paul Lewis, said: “At The Mansfield, we are well known for our flexible underwriting and because we take a common sense approach to each and every application, we’re well-placed to respond to this underserved segment of the population wanting access to mortgage finance later in life.

"To ensure that borrowers are able to stay in control of their financial affairs over time the Society may suggest independent legal advice or a Lasting Power of Attorney as a condition of the mortgage offer, enabling the borrower to plan for, and enjoy, the retirement they worked hard for.

"Whatever the circumstances, it’s important that older borrowers understand the range of options available to them to help them make the right decision for the years to come – we’re thrilled to be playing our part in extending our criteria to meet this growing need.”