20/10/2026
A lot of people assume that once you hit 60, mortgages are off the table.
It’s one of the most common myths we hear, and it stops people from doing things they’d love to do.
The truth is that many lenders now look at borrowing well into later life. Some will consider terms that run into your 70s or even 80s, as long as the mortgage is affordable for you.
People in their 60s and beyond are using mortgages to:
🔹 Move to a home that suits them better
🔹 Help their children or grandchildren onto the property ladder
🔹 Pay off an interest-only mortgage that’s coming to an end
🔹 Make improvements so they can stay in the home they love
Age is just one part of the picture. What matters more is your income in retirement and whether the repayments work for you.
Alder Rose Mortgage Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 923776).
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.