The proportion of single women applicants is also at the highest level seen in a year.

The lender has reduced rates across all standard and RIO LiveMore 1 to LiveMore 4 products by up to 0.59%.

The later life lender's Horizon range will now cater to a wider group of homeowners considering a lifetime mortgage.

Property equity can play a bigger role in retirement planning and in supporting the property market, Key says.

The criteria enhancements will broaden the type of properties which could qualify for the Horizon range.

Tailored Interest Reward offers interest rate discounts of up to 0.65%.

Will Hale, CEO of Air, says in order to be fit for the future of the later life lending market, all advisers need to look at all options for customers in their 50s and early 60s.

The guide outlines the processes that sit at the heart of the lifetime mortgage process.

The later life lender has introduced a Flexi Interest Reward feature based on live pricing.

Many will buy their partner out using savings (18%), but one in 20 couples are turning to equity release to stay in their homes.