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jonathancbarlow
Apr 8, 20241 min read
There are no tricks with a Canadian Reverse Mortgage.
Reverse mortgages have acquired an unearned reputation in this country for being something to be avoided. While it’s true that reverse...
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jonathancbarlow
Nov 1, 20231 min read
FP Canada Explores Why More Clients Don't Use HERS - The Reverse Mortgage Conundrum
In September FP Canada, the association for Financial Planners and Planning Associates, published the results of a study on why more...
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jonathancbarlow
Sep 1, 20231 min read
Considering a Reverse Mortgage As Part of Your Retirement Plan?
Reverse mortgages offer several advantages for retirees: They provide a way for seniors to tap into their home equity , allowing them to...
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jonathancbarlow
May 15, 20232 min read
5 Reasons To Re-consider Reverse Mortgage Financing.
As a planner or advisor, you’re used to people like me wittering on about the benefits of reverse mortgages. Perhaps you fall into the...
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jonathancbarlow
Feb 17, 20231 min read
Today, Finding the Right Reverse Mortgage Is More Important Than Just Finding A Reverse Mortgage.
“ What a marvelous modern age we live in. “ Captain Jack Aubrey, Master and Commander, by Patrick O’Brien In this marvelous modern age,...
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jonathancbarlow
Jan 24, 20231 min read
Retirement takes 'Muscle Memory'
Just like learning to Spey cast a long fly rod, managing your retirement takes planning and practice. In Spey casting, learning the...
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jonathancbarlow
Sep 8, 20221 min read
Mortgage Rates and An Analogue Perspective
Me holding the rate boomerang... Our second renewal offer for our mortgage was for seven years at 4.84%. When I spoke to the bank...
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jonathancbarlow
Jun 2, 20221 min read
The Kids Are Alright But What About The Grandkids?
My Grandparents enjoying the sun at our home on Keewatin Avenue, Toronto circa 1970 I’ve written previously about the benefits for some...
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