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Hodge Lifetime is the trading name of Julian Hodge Bank Limited and Hodge Life Assurance Company Limited, offering the equity release products of both companies. As the very first company to offer equity release plans in 1965, Hodge continues to innovate and enhance our reputation for reliability and fairness. It’s our desire to always provide Financial Advisers with a professional, knowledgeable and friendly service offering a range of retirement solutions.

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Julian Hodge Bank

Julian Hodge Bank Limited is an authorised institution under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and in addition to equity release products, provide a wide range of financial services products to both personal and commercial customers.


Julian Hodge Bank employs around 100 staff and is a well-capitalised, well-managed group of companies, with capital reserves of £155 million and total assets of over £749 million – a very strong ratio for the banking industry. In 2009, The Banker’s list of Top 1000 World Banks ranked Julian Hodge Bank 17th in the world and number 3 in the UK in terms of soundness.

Julian Hodge Bank provides a commercial property lending service as well as savings and deposit products which are offered by telephone and post to consumers across the UK. The Bank is covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for certain products.

For more information on Julian Hodge Bank and the services we offer please visit www.JulianHodgeBank.com

Hodge Life

Hodge Life Assurance Company Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and is a founder member of SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans). The company is subject to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) jurisdiction and its Purchased Life Annuities and Equity Release Annuities are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).

Hodge Life is a well-managed and highly capitalised company. Its financial strength can be judged by the fact that it has capital and reserves of £49 million with supporting assets of £150 million. For many years Hodge Life has provided Purchased Life Annuities to assist consumers looking for a guaranteed income. More recently, Hodge has added Guaranteed Pension Annuities to its portfolio.


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