Lifetime Mortgage Calculator UK: Estimate Your Equity Release Amount by Age, Home Value
A lifetime mortgage calculator is a free online tool that estimates how much tax-free cash you could release from your home, based on your age and property value, without needing monthly repayments.
Get your instant estimate below, using your date of birth and home value – no forms, no phone number required.
Lifetime mortgage and equity release calculator
See how much you could release from your home
Enter a couple of details below and your estimate updates straight away — no forms, no phone number, no waiting.
We use this to work out your age precisely, so you don't need to do the maths.
Applying jointly? Enter the younger applicant's date of birth — lenders base the amount on the youngest applicant's age.
A rough figure is fine — you can adjust it any time.
Some plans let you release more if you can cover the interest until retirement. Switch this on to see that estimate too.
0% of your home's value
You could release up to
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Enter your date of birth and home value to see your estimate.
If you keep working and pay the monthly interest until retirement
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This depends on an affordability check by the lender, alongside your age and property value.
Guidance estimate only, not a personalised quote, based on typical UK lending tables for your main home (age 55+). Speak to a qualified equity release adviser before deciding.
Lending data last reviewed: 29 July 2026
How the lifetime mortgage calculator works?
- Your estimate is based on an age-banded loan-to-value (LTV) table, the same method every UK lifetime mortgage lender uses.
- Roughly 31% of your home’s value at age 55, rising to around 63% by age 90.
- Still working? Toggle the enhanced option to see a higher estimate for affordability-based plans.
- This is a guidance estimate only, not a formal lender quote.
- Calibrated against published lifetime mortgage lending figures from Royal London, one of the UK’s largest mutual insurers.
Why does this lifetime mortgage calculator differ from other calculators?
- Instant result: Most competitor tools require your name, phone number, and email before showing a figure. This one doesn’t.
- Exact age from your date of birth: No manual age entry, no rounding errors.
- Enhanced estimate shown upfront, not hidden behind an adviser call.
Before you release equity
Interest typically rolls up rather than being paid monthly, so the amount owed grows over time and reduces what’s left in your estate. It can also affect means-tested benefits. UK regulation requires independent financial advice before proceeding, use this calculator as your starting point, not the final word.
Lifetime Mortgage Calculator – Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages
- Tax-free cash without needing to move house
- No monthly repayments required (though optional repayment plans exist)
- No-negative-equity guarantee on Equity Release Council-approved plans
- You retain ownership and the right to live in the property for life
Disadvantages
- Interest compounds, often substantially, reducing what’s left in your estate
- Can affect entitlement to means-tested benefits (e.g. Pension Credit, Council Tax Reduction)
- Arrangement, valuation and legal fees typically apply (often £1,500–£3,000 combined)
- Early repayment charges can be significant if you want to exit the plan later
- Reduces the inheritance available to beneficiaries
FAQs
What’s the minimum age for a lifetime mortgage?
55, for the youngest applicant. There’s no upper age limit.
How much equity can I release?
Typically 31%–63% of your home’s value, depending on age, see the calculator above for your figure.
Do I have to make monthly repayments?
No. Interest usually rolls up and is repaid when the home is sold. Optional repayments are available on most plans.
Is the estimate accurate?
It’s a reliable guide based on real industry lending tables, but your actual offer depends on the lender, your property, and your circumstances.
This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute financial advice; always consult a qualified equity release adviser before making decisions. Lending data last reviewed: 29 July 2026.
