Later Life Lending

Hodge Mortgages - Later Life Specialist

Hodge later life rates and criteria for November 2026: RIO, capital and interest and interest-only for older borrowers. Whole-of-market comparison.

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Written by David Doulton · Last updated November 2026

Hodge is one of the UK's leading specialist later life lenders, with over 50 years of experience in retirement lending. Based in Cardiff, Hodge focuses almost exclusively on borrowers aged 50 and above, with underwriters who specialise in the complexity of retirement income and later life property situations.

Through Doulton Bridging Finance, you can access Hodge's full product range with whole-of-market advice - including whether a Hodge product is the right solution, or whether another lender better fits your situation.

Hodge Rates - November 2026

ProductLTVRate fromFix period
Retirement Interest-OnlyUp to 60%4.79% fixed2 year
Retirement Interest-OnlyUp to 60%4.99% fixed5 year
Retirement Interest-OnlyUp to 70%5.39% fixed2 year
Capital & Interest (55+)Up to 65%4.99% fixed2 or 5 year
Interest-Only (55+)Up to 65%4.89% fixed2 or 5 year

Rates shown are indicative only, correct as of November 2026, and subject to change without notice. Rates available are subject to individual circumstances, credit assessment, property type and lender criteria.

Hodge Lending Criteria

Age & term

  • Minimum age: 50 at application
  • No maximum age at application
  • Minimum loan term: 5 years

Income

  • State pension and private pension income
  • Pension drawdown - sustainable drawdown level assessed
  • Rental income from investment properties
  • Investment and dividend income
  • Part-time employment income considered

Property

  • Minimum property value: £100,000
  • Standard and non-standard construction considered
  • Leasehold accepted with minimum unexpired lease term
  • England, Wales and mainland Scotland

Why Hodge for Later Life Borrowers?

Hodge's underwriting team is specifically trained in later life cases. Where a standard lender might decline an application because of age or the nature of pension income, Hodge's approach is to understand the whole picture.

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  2. We'll email you back with any additional questions, then match you with the right specialist for your situation.
  3. A specialist independent broker will contact you to discuss your situation and present options.