Just Mortgages has entered the equity release advice market.

The broker has trained 13 self-employed advisers who are qualified and licensed to offer advice on equity release products.

The new proposition follows a successful trial, and Just Mortgages will offer an intensive academy for self-employed brokers that want to advise on equity release.

The training has also been completed by Just Mortgages area directors, who will be on hand to advise self-employed brokers that are considering taking the course, which takes six to eight weeks to complete.

Just Mortgages regional director Ashley Edwards says: “Equity release is a growing market and by qualifying to advise, Just Mortgages’ brokers can offer holistic later life lending. Some brokers just specialise in equity release, however, Just Mortgages’ brokers can advise on all areas of later life borrowing.

“Equity release is not always the right option, by qualifying, brokers have the option to advise in this area when it is the right decision. Whether it is passing down a deposit to younger family members, or travelling the world in retirement, equity release can be a great option to access funds.”

Just Mortgages is running equity release academies throughout the year and aims to have 25 brokers qualified and licensed by the end of 2022.