Retirement Interest Only

Control Your Debt with an RIO Mortgage

An Alternative to Equity Release (Lifetime Mortgage)

Retirement interest only (RIO) mortgages allow you to borrow against your home while making monthly interest payments. This prevents the loan from growing over time and can be more cost-effective than lifetime mortgages for those with sufficient retirement income.

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How Retirement Interest Only Mortgages Work

With an RIO mortgage, you pay monthly interest on the loan amount, keeping the debt level constant. The capital is only repaid when the property is eventually sold. This repayment method gives you more control over the total amount owed compared to lifetime mortgages, where interest accrues.

Income Assessment and Suitability

Unlike lifetime mortgages, retirement interest only mortgages require affordability assessments to ensure you can maintain monthly payments throughout retirement. Jane Jackson Financial Solutions evaluates your pension income, investments, and other sources to determine suitability. Typical requirements include:

  • Minimum age 50-55 (varies by lender)
  • Proven sustainable retirement income
  • Property value typically £60,000 min

  • Affordability checks for interest payments.

If your retirement income is sufficient and you wish to minimise debt, an RIO mortgage could be the better choice over a lifetime mortgage.

How Clients Use Their Retirement Interest Only Mortgages

Choosing a retirement interest only mortgage will depend on your situation, home, and future planning. Some of our existing clients have secured an RIO mortgage for:

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Home Improvements

Major renovations while maintaining payment control

Debt Consolidation

Clearing existing debts with potentially lower interest rates

Family Support

Helping relatives while keeping debt manageable

Investment

Holiday home purchases or buy-to-let property investment.

Whatever you decide in later life, ensure you seek professional advice first.

Your Best Years Are Still Ahead

Whether you’re dreaming of home improvements, family support, travel adventures, or simply peace of mind, a retirement interest only mortgage on your property could make it all possible. Discover your options today by calling 07990 836 455 to book a fee-free consultation.

Jane Jackson
Equity Release, Mortgage, and Protection Adviser
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Making Financial Decisions Responsibly

Think carefully before securing debts against your home. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

A lifetime mortgage is not suitable for everyone, and it is important to seek financial advice before taking any action. All other options available should be explored before choosing equity release.

Interest is charged on both the original loan and the interest that has been added. The amount you owe will increase over time, reducing the equity left in your home, potentially to nothing. Please discuss with your family and beneficiaries.

Jane Jackson Financial Solutions is a trading name of Just Mortgages Direct Limited, an appointed representative of The Openwork Partnership – one of the UK’s largest Financial Advice networks with over 4,500 advisers and over 700 appointed representatives nationwide.

Jane provides expert mortgage, protection and insurance advice. She will get to know your individual circumstances, establish your goals, and find the right mortgage and protection arrangements for you.