Martin Lewis explains how to secure a mortgage in later life - 'not going to be easy!'

Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, touches on a number of topics to help Britons save, but his most recent assistance is for older individuals who are thinking about taking out a mortgage. A recent survey undertaken by Hargreaves Lansdown has shown one in six people expect to be over 65 by the time they repay their mortgage. And some may need to remortgage, taking out a whole new deal entirely to suit their circumstances.

For those in Jan’s situation, Martin advised speaking to a mortgage broker – specialists who can help with different types of arrangements.

He stressed the importance of finding a broker who can look across the whole of the market to find the most suitable deal.