LiveMore reacts to ERC Q3 report

26 October 2026

Simon Webb, managing director of capital markets and finance at LiveMore:

“Total equity release lending has stayed consistent this quarter despite widespread uncertainty and squeezes across the market, but lending amounts and customer numbers remain stubbornly lower than this time last year. This points to the need for a range of other options available to consumers who are going into later life, or who simply want more flexibility from their lender.

“With many firms are reporting an increase in enquiries and applications, this reveals a promising potential for brokers and lenders. Holistic advice that considers broader concerns over wealth, retirement and mortgage planning is more vital than ever. Consumer need is clearly not going away and we need to match those needs with the options that are right for them, including a broad range of later life lending products.

“At LiveMore, it is our mission to help brokers raise awareness of these options with their clients so that they can make the most of their property wealth even in later life. Our tech-forward approach with tools like the LiveMore Mortgage Matcher® puts bespoke lending solutions at the heart of a client’s later-life financial journey, so they can assess all the products available against their individual circumstances.”