People considering equity-release loans are strongly advised to seek financial and legal advice, and consult family members. Photo: GettySingle women accounted for one in three equity-release loans issued in Ireland last year by the main lender in the sector, Spry Finance. Half of the equity release loans went to couples and 18pc to single men. People considering equity-release loans are strongly advised by finance experts to seek financial and legal advice, and consult family members. The figures show that around 13pc of those taking out an equity release loan used it to switch mortgage provider or refinance.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2026 21:09 UTC