TORONTO, June 22, 2016 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank, the only Canadian bank working exclusively with seniors, is proud to announce its new spokesperson is Canadian figure skating icon Kurt Browning. Kurt Browning is a Canadian figure skater, choreographer and commentator. He is a four-time World Champion and four-time Canadian national champion. "We're thrilled to be partnering with Kurt," said Yvonne Ziomecki, SVP, Marketing & Sales at HomeEquity Bank. "It was important to us to work with someone Canadians view as tru
Continue Reading...TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2015 - HomeEquity Bank launches its new “Mortgage Broker Direct (MBD)” program this week. For the first time, mortgage brokers will be able to submit deals directly to the bank via D+H Expert upon being certified. Last year, HomeEquity Bank’s broker business saw a growth of 39%, with over 1,000 mortgage brokers sending in referrals with an average deal size of $150,000. The Mortgage Broker Direct program through HomeEquity Bank will offer a no-fee certification process to a limited number of mortg
Continue Reading...In a first-of-its-kind study HomeEquity Bank has asked Canadians about their hopes and plans for retirement.The goal is to compare Canadians’ financial expectations for retirement with their financial reality once they finish working. Download the complete report View the full infographics: [gallery link="file" ids="661,660,659"]
Continue Reading...TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2015 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank announced today its 2014 originations grew by 23% YOY and reached $309MM. As of Dec. 31, 2014, the HomeEquity Bank portfolio of reverse mortgages has surpassed $1.7 billion. The strong YOY growth can be attributed to an increase in direct inquiries from consumers as well as continued growth through referral partners including banks and mortgage brokers. "With the current demographic trends and extended life expectancy we project reverse mortgage originations to grow at 25
Continue Reading...TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2014 - HomeEquity Bank, announced the launch of its newest and most innovative product offering for senior homeowners, HomeEquity Bank Income Advantage. With the Income Advantage, senior homeowners can access equity in their home through 2 separate accounts. The first account is set up for monthly advances and carries a low interest rate of Prime + 1.25%; the second account is set up for lump sum advances and carries a competitive 5 year rate. "This product was developed based on customer feedback and cu
Continue Reading...TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - HomeEquity Bank announced today that its "There's No Retirement Like Home" campaign has won a Gold award for brand building in the financial category at this year's Canadian Marketing Association Awards. HomeEquity Bank created the multiple-award-winning campaign in partnership with the creative team at Zulu Alpha Kilo, the bank's advertising agency of record. "We're honoured to have won such a prestigious award and would like to thank our creative partners at Zulu Alpha Kilo. Their di
Continue Reading...Canadians can personalize, dedicate and share a Digital Poppy online Campaign features one of Canada’s most senior living Veterans and a digital moment of silence on the Twitch streaming platform MyPoppy.ca site is live and accepting donations TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2019 -- As the official Presenting Partner of the 2019 Royal Canadian Legion Digital Poppy Campaign, CHIP Reverse Mortgage by HomeEquity Bank is honoured to help give Canadians another way to donate, and at the same time, share our Veterans’ stories of bravery
Continue Reading...TORONTO, Sept 27, 2019 - HomeEquity Bank is pleased to announce it has been recognised in the inaugural Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Assessed on three-year revenue growth, HomeEquity Bank earned its spot in the ranking with three-year growth of 85%. “It is an honour to be recognized for the success that has resulted from the dedication and commitment of the entire HomeEquity Bank team. Ranking in Canada’s Top Growing Companies compliments our vision of hard work and focus to achie
Continue Reading...TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2019 – Today, Canadian Business and Maclean’s Magazine unveiled their annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies recognizing HomeEquity Bank for the fourth year in a row. Produced by Canada’s premier business and current affairs media brands, the Growth 500 ranks Canadian businesses on five-year revenue growth. Growth 500 winners are profiled in a special print issue of Canadian Business published with Maclean’s magazine and online at CanadianBusiness.com and Growth500.ca. “We are b
Continue Reading...Ottawa, April 23, 2019 - The Royal Canadian Legion and HomeEquity Bank are pleased to announce a new partnership that gives Legion members an additional way to finance their retirement with a CHIP Reverse Mortgage ®. “We are happy to join HomeEquity Bank to offer Legion members an option to help support their retirement and make life more comfortable,” says Thomas D. Irvine, Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President. Legion members who are 55 plus may access up to 55 percent of the value of their home, tax-free, witho
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