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From Economics to Demographics - The Evolving Landscape of the Later Life Lending Market
A strategic insight session that explores the social and economic forces shaping later-life financial planning and the equity release market.
Chris Smyth, LV= Equity Release Partnership Development Manager leads an expert panel through the discussion.
Recorded on 12 February 2026.
Mastering LV's lending criteria - what advisers need to know
In this CPD webinar, we explore the valuation process, how lenders assess risk, and how you can support your clients’ applications - with practical steps to help avoid delays and declines.
The session is chaired by Chris Smyth (LV= Partnership Development Manager), with John Hayward (Head of LV= Equity Release Underwriting) and Megan Davies (Senior LV= Equity Release Proposition Development Underwriter) joining as panellists.
Watch now to deepen your understanding of the underwriting process and improve client outcomes.
Recorded on 28 November 2025.
Lending for real life - our ERC difference
In our CPD webinar, Chris Smyth, LV= Partnership Development Manager, is joined by Patrick Oldham, LV= Equity Release Proposition Director, to explore how LV= Lifetime Mortgages support ERC-free repayments and help reduce costs when charges apply.
Listen now as they bring the topic of early repayment charges (ERCs) to life through real-life case study examples.
Recorded on 03 October 2025.
LV= Equity Release Live: Client-focused strategies for success
Watch this webinar to explore how putting client needs at the heart of your advice can support business growth and meet evolving expectations.
Chaired by Georgina Oxton, LV= Divisional Sales Manager, the panel includes Jenny Briars, LV= Head of Customer Governance & Heritage, Steve Casey, Managing Director at Square Health, Paul Saroya, Director at Viva Retirement, and Chris Smyth, LV= Partnership Development Manager.
Recorded on 20 May 2025.
Later life lending - navigating the 'care conundrum'
In this CPD webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to hear about how you can support equity release clients during a time of increased pressures faced by the health sector.
Hear from the experts as they explore how the socio-economic environment impacts the later life lending market, LV’s product features that support the evolving needs of vulnerable customers, and how expert services provided by CareNavigator can be used to help vulnerable clients navigate their way through the complexities of the adult social care system.
Recorded on 14 March 2025.