Katherine Read is a financial writer known for her work on financial planning and retirement finance, covering equity release, lifetime mortgages, home reversion, retirement planning, SIPPs, pension drawdown, and interest-only mortgages.
Bert Hofhuis Is a Founder & Entrepreneur Simplifying the Complexities of Later Life Planning. He Navigates the Intricacies of Equity Release, Lifetime Mortgages, Reverse Mortgages, and Wealth Management With Clarity and Expertise.
In his long professional career, Bert has worked with multinational companies and governments, consulting on various financial and logistical projects in Africa, Europe and Asia.
He founded The Enquirer with a team of experienced finance writers and experts to help demystify topics such as equity release, lifetime mortgages, home reversions and retirement interest only mortgages, for people like himself.
Paul Derek Sawyer is an esteemed external compliance consultant in equity release, specializing in lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans. With over 20 years of experience, he expertly navigates the complexities of Equity Release Council standards and regulations.
His focus is on ensuring ethical lending practices and safeguarding consumer interests. Renowned for his expertise in financial services compliance, risk management, and audit, Paul is dedicated to promoting financial security for the elderly.
Bert Hofhuis Is a Founder & Entrepreneur Simplifying the Complexities of Later Life Planning. He Navigates the Intricacies of Equity Release, Lifetime Mortgages, Reverse Mortgages, and Wealth Management With Clarity and Expertise.
In his long professional career, Bert has worked with multinational companies and governments, consulting on various financial and logistical projects in Africa, Europe and Asia.
He founded The Enquirer with a team of experienced finance writers and experts to help demystify topics such as equity release, lifetime mortgages, home reversions and retirement interest only mortgages, for people like himself.
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