Your home may be your most valuable retirement asset.
The Retire Right Home Equity Guide explains how to use it wisely.
A free resource for Canadians 55 and older. Clear, honest, and entirely at your own pace.
No pressure. No obligation.
There Is No Rush
Many Canadians over 55 find themselves in a situation that is more common than it seems. Their home has increased in value over the years, but their monthly income has not kept pace. The wealth is real; it is simply held in a form that is not easy to access.
If that sounds familiar, this guide is for you.
Retire Right is not a product, nor is it a push toward any decision. It is a plain-language resource that explains your home equity options honestly, including what each option costs, how it works, and who it best suits, so that any choice you make is informed and genuinely your own.
There is no expectation that you act. Understanding your options is progress.
What Is Inside
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A plain-language look at four options: reverse mortgages, HELOCs, refinancing, and downsizing, including costs, trade-offs, and who each suits
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A side-by-side comparison to help you see the differences clearly
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A simple explanation of how each option may affect government benefits, such as OAS and GIS
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A family conversation guide and a list of questions to bring to any professional, so you feel prepared.
A Story Worth Sharing
When Bob and Jennifer retired, their income fell by nearly half. Their bills did not.
They wanted to help their grandson with college, keep the home they had lived in for thirty years, and stop feeling anxious about money each month. They were not in crisis. They were simply caught between a life they had worked hard to build and a retirement that felt tighter than expected.
Working with Vince, they took their time, reviewed their options, and found a path that gave them breathing room, without leaving their home, without pressure, and without monthly payments they could not afford.
Their story did not begin with a decision but with a conversation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose ownership of my home?
No. With a HELOC, refinancing, or a reverse mortgage, you remain on title and retain full ownership throughout.
Will this affect my OAS or GIS income?
Borrowing against your home is not considered income by the CRA, so it generally does not affect your benefits on its own. The guide explains this clearly with two simple examples.
How much equity can I access?
It depends on the option. A reverse mortgage allows you to borrow up to 59% of your home's value. A HELOC allows up to 65% of the property's value, minus any mortgage owing. Refinancing allows up to 80% of the property's value, minus any mortgage owing.
Serving retirees across Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia, Midland, Simcoe County and throughout Ontario.