Using your home equity to buy a new car
A home equity release loan can help you upgrade your vehicle without straining your savings. It offers a simple alternative to a standard car loan for seniors and gives you a lot of flexibility when buying a car with home equity loan funds while continuing to live comfortably in your home.



What are the benefits?
Buy the car you want without reducing your savings
Flexible access to funds when it suits you
No monthly repayments
Improve comfort, safety and lifestyle
Keep living where you love while enjoying greater mobility
Why choose Inviva?
- Expertise and support — Our team has years of experience and offers personalised support
- Transparent costs — There are no hidden fees. You’ll know all costs upfront
- Flexible options — Choose how you access the funds (as a lump sum, regular income payment or a line of credit) with the freedom to repay early with no early repayment fees
- Quick access — Fast approval and disbursement mean you get funds when you need them

Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Seniors can use a home equity loan to buy a car by accessing part of the value in their home. This option can be more flexible than a standard car loan, as there are no required regular repayments and you continue to own and live in your home. The loan is typically repaid when the property is sold, the last borrower moves out permanently or you choose to repay earlier.
Using a home equity loan to buy a car gives seniors several flexible ways to access the funds they need for a vehicle purchase. You can choose how and when to draw the money, depending on how the car is being bought. Drawdown options include:
- A lump sum to pay for the car upfront
- A regular income payment if you prefer to spread out related costs
- A line of credit, allowing you to draw funds only when required
These options give you control over how the loan is used and allow you to manage the timing of your payments. You can also make voluntary repayments at any time if you wish to reduce the loan balance or manage interest.
Using a home equity loan to buy a car can offer flexibility and control. You can access the funds in a way that suits your situation without taking on the regular repayments that come with a standard car loan. This can help preserve cash flow in retirement while still allowing you to choose a vehicle that meets your lifestyle or mobility needs. You also retain ownership of your home throughout the loan.
You can use a home equity release loan to buy almost any type of vehicle, including a new car, a reliable used car, a caravan or a motorhome. The funding is not tied to a specific model or dealership, giving you the freedom to choose the option that best suits your lifestyle, travel needs or mobility requirements.