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In last week’s column we answered a letter on equity release plans. We want to clarify that with most plans there are no monthly repayments or interest to pay. But, interest is added to the loan until it is fully repaid. That means the amount owing when the property is sold, or the person who took out the plan goes into full-time care, will be much higher than the original amount borrowed.