This information applies to England, Wales and Scotland
Equity release is a way of using the value of your home to raise money. This could be in the form of an additional income, a cash lump sum, or both.
You can find information about equity release in a leaflet produced by the financial watchdog the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
The leaflet:
To view the leaflet, go to: www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk.