ABOUT SHIP equity release
Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP) was launched in 1991 in direct response to the growing need for consumer protection. SHIP represents the majority of the equity release market in terms of volume and its members include the leading providers of lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans. The main aims of SHIP equity release are:
1. To remain dedicated to the protection of the consumer through our code of conduct.
2. To increase education, awareness and understanding of the safeguards in place and of how equity release works.
All member companies must observe the SHIP Code of Conduct and members display the SHIP logo in their brochures and other printed material as a guarantee to their customers.
As the equity release market has evolved and products have become more flexible and innovative SHIP members still ensure that by abiding by the Code of Conduct customers can have peace of mind. These guarantees go over and above FSA regulation and offer real tangible benefits to consumers.
SHIP members are keen to ensure products meet customer expectations and requirements. It is therefore important to us that we also hear the views of existing equity release plan holders or those who are looking to set up a plan.
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