EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 40 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional professionalism, helpfulness, and pleasant demeanor, making complex processes manageable. People frequently highlight the excellent customer service, noting prompt responses and clear guidance. Consumers appreciate the smooth user experience and efficient handling of their needs. This positive sentiment extends to the overall service, with many people feeling respected and well-informed throughout their journey. The staff's knowledge and dedication are consistently highlighted, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience. Reviewers frequently describe the process as easy, professional, and well-managed from start to finish.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A huge decision, back & forth, to step into a Reverse Mortgage with Equitable Bank made all the easier with Mitch & Charlene who guided me along the way. Calls were always returned in quick time &... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt with Stephanie Caero at EQ bank and I recommend her highly. My reverse mortgage went through so fast, and Stephanie was there every step of the way, 'holding' my hand if necessary. The only t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From beginning to end my CES Stephanie Caero was very helpful, patient and professional, always answering all my questions promptly and thoroughly. She made what could have been a difficult time easy... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

She is very professional and pleasant to talk to. Very knowledgeable in answering questions about reverse mortgage. Always prompt in replying to emails and phone calls. We appreciate very much her as... See more

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  1. Financial Institution
  2. Bank
  3. Mortgage Lender

About EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

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Enjoy your hard-earned home equity in retirement, without having to sell or make monthly payments. Access your home equity in tax-free cash and stay in the home you love. Plus, we’ll beat any posted rates for comparable reverse mortgages.* Is your traditional mortgage weighing you down? Do you have high-interest debt? Or maybe you’re simply looking to free up cash flow to fund home renovations or help a loved one. Whatever your priorities, we can find a solution that works for you. Call us today to chat with one of our reverse mortgage specialists.

We’ll beat any posted rates for comparable reverse mortgages.*

Access your home equity in tax-free cash. Stay in the home you love with no monthly payments to worry about.

Is your traditional mortgage weighting you down? Do you have high-interest debt? Or maybe you’re simply looking to free up cash flow to fund home renovations or help a loved one. Whatever your priorities, we can find a solution that works for you.

Call us today to chat with one of our reverse mortgage specialists.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I left a review and was constantly…

I left a review and was constantly harassed advising it was not for me, yes it is for equitable bank. I didn’t stutter. Stop questioning it and learn to accept feedback to improve your financial services and hiring practices. I meant what I said you need to improve your human resources process

19 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Bank

Great Bank, ideal alternative to the big 5 banks

1 October 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi May, thank you for the excellent review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Great Experience

I was very nervous about applying for a reverse mortgage but was tired of never having any extra money. Glenda made me feel like I was doing the right thing and made the process very easy to understand. I really appreciate how professional and caring she is. I’m so glad I got to work with her.

7 October 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Carol, thank you very much for the excellent review! We're happy to hear Glenda supported you through the process.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My first experience with equitable bank…

My first experience with equitable bank went very well even though I was very nervous going into it but I had no other choice after my bank of many years turned me down. So I want to say thank you and to the very polite Glenda who walked me through it and also did all the follow up. Praying that everything will work out fine in the years ahead. Thank you.

26 June 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hello, thank you for the review! We're glad Glenda was able to walk you through the process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most notably

Most notably. continuously gained respect for the professionalism demonstrated from start to finish. Everything was well documented, communicated and executed efficiently. Very fortunate we found Equitable Bank Reverse Mortgage Lending and Agnes.

21 August 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi John, thank you so much for the excellent review! We're glad to hear Agnes and the team executed a great experience for you!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Thanks to Genda, overall the process worked quite smoothly. The only negative comment I would have is that the amount of paperwork should be reduced. Our lawyer says it is a lot more than other reverse mortgage companies require. It would have taken days to read and understand it all, if we had the time to attempt to do so.

26 July 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Lyn, thank you very much for the review. We're glad you had a positive experience with Glenda! We continuously strive to improve our processes and appreciate your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My biggest burden is gone!

It can be scary when you reach your retirement age and you still have a mortgage to pay and with the interests rates now. Then comes Bloom with a way to not having to make mortgage payment. At first I thought this is too good to be true it must be a scam but it is not. It is just a different type of lender. It really didn't take that long to go through the process. If paying down your mortgage is stopping you from retirement talk with the people at Bloom.

23 July 2024
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Hi Gordaleen, thank you for the review!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

EQ Bank sent E-Transfers back to the sender... Twice

I have Auto-deposit set up on all my accounts. An E-transfer was sent. He showed me it was sent, then EQ Bank returned the money to him. This exact same thing happened two weeks ago costing me $280. They blamed Interac, passing the buck and refusing to refund my loss.
I pointed out what I believed to be common sense that, if Interac is to blame, EQ Bank, who I deal with, should refund my money, then go after Interac for the issue. I don't deal with Interac, they're not my partner. I deal with EQ Bank.
If I can't pay a loan shark, he doesn't care if it's because someone else ripped me off. It's my knees that get broken, not whoever the guy is down the line who didn't pay me.
I've had a TD Bank account for over 11 years. Once, for half a day, e-transfers stopped working. I've never had any of rest of the numerous issues I've had with EQ Bank. EQ is great when it works, but EQ Bank fails often. EQ Bank is barely acceptable as a secondary bank. Never depend on EQ Bank as your primary bank. There are just too many problems.
Update: Even though the email I received from EQ Bank states "We," meaning EQ Bank, were unable to deposit the E-transfer from... They are now pretending the other bank cancelled it.
When an e-transfer is sent to someone with Autodeposit, it clearly states "this e-transfer cannot be cancelled once sent," and the guy showed me it was sent, EQ Bank is now lying because not paying me back makes no sense if they admit the fault is with them, and it clearly is.
- Side note: Today, once again, E-transfers cannot be performed using EQ bank. It's one issue after another with them. You NEED to keep an account at a REAL bank to get you through the numerous occasions where EQ Bank fails.

25 June 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patricia and Olivia were exceptional

Patricia and Olivia were exceptional! From the submission stage to instructing the file, communication was top notch, underwriting practices were exceptional and the ease of usage of the portal was also a bonus.
Patty read my comments, touched base with me and issued a commitment in less than 48 hours on a file which required a few exceptions.
I do enjoy working with Equitable Bank as the support you receive from BDM to underwriter to mortgage officer is the best in the industry.

9 June 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Ivelina, thank you for the excellent review! We're ecstatic to hear that you had an exceptional experience with us!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Our representative Agnes Letkeman was Excellent

Our representative Agnes Letkeman was excellent. The process was somewhat slower as we progressed, but we found Equitable and Agnes Letkeman good to deal with.

15 June 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Suzanne, thank you for the review. We appreciate the feedback and are continuously working to improve. We're glad that Agnes provided you with a good experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a gear experience dealing with…

It was a gear experience dealing with Glenn from the beginning of our discussions/ Intro then the detailed guided process.
Thank you Glenn for being so kind and patient in answering our various queries and clarifying them for our better understanding. Highly appreciate it and Thank you !

13 June 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hello, we appreciate the great review, thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Premium Service ... Superb Support through the whole process!

Glenda Neill provided a 5 Star Customer Experience! As a World Traveller and not always at my Principal Residence, Glenda ensured that we stayed on top of things and met all the support documents along the way. Yes, I am completely satisfied with the overall experience. Glenda is truly at the top of her profession!

25 May 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Bill, thank you so much for the kind words and review! Happy travels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was such a pleasure working with…

It was such a pleasure working with Glenda Neil, she guided me through the whole process of obtaining my reverse mortgage. She was always available to assist me throughout the whole process . She Made the whole experience a lot easier for me. I do appreciate that she took the time to answer my questions in a respectful and timely manner . She made the whole process a positive experience for me. Thank you ever so much.

4 June 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Winston, thank for the review! We're always happy to hear that our customers had a positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can echo all the positive comments in…

I can echo all the positive comments in these reviews about Glenda. We came to her with some understanding of Reverse Mortgages but a lot of doubts and questions. Her explanations clarified everything. She was available anytime we needed her and she saw the process through to our satisfaction. Bonus - she is very pleasant and friendly to deal with.

28 May 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hello, so glad to hear Glenda was able to help you through the reverse mortgage process. Thanks for the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional team for a financial…

Very professional team for a financial product (reverse mortgage) relatively new in Montreal that few other banks offer. Equitable bank assigned one agent (J B) that guided me through out the process answering my many concerns in a very timely and friendly way,

28 May 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Bassim, thank you so much for the great review. We're glad our team was able to guide you through the process!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service and team work

Jason was quick to respond to our initial inquiry, and was thoroughly familiar with all Equitable Bank products and features. Once we decided to go forward, he went out of his way to liaise with the underwriters to quickly put together a package which fulfilled all of our needs, and addressed all of our concerns. Many thanks to Jason and his team!

1 May 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Steven, thank you very much for the excellent review! We're happy to hear that Jason & team were able to fulfill all your needs.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer Centred

Offer solid variety of mortgage products, including loans for people with poor credit

26 March 2024
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Hi Serah, thank you for the review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Equitable Bank is the most crooked Bank

Equitable Bank is the most dishonest criminal bank to deal with. My Father was with them for over 8 years and ended up in the Hospital do to being sick. He was up to date on his Mortgage payments with them but because he missed a couple payments on his HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) they called in the HELOC to be paid. It wouldn't have been such a bad thing to do, but they also tried to charge my Father a couple additional fees on top of the HELOC that were not warranted. These very same fees where not being requested when they informed my Father that they where going to foreclose on his house, because they are not reasonable to begin with. EQ Bank paints itself as a company that cares about Seniors and is a Bank that gives back to the community. But all they are is nothing more then a bunch of thugs that will try and steal as much money as they can from you given a chance

22 March 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Jes, we’re sorry to hear about this experience. It sounds like this issue is related to a HELOC from Equitable Bank. This page is dedicated to our Reverse Mortgage business and is managed by a different part of the bank. However, we would really like to help investigate this issue for you. Can you please email complaints@eqbank.ca with your father’s information so we may look into it with our colleagues? Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and experience

The experience working with EQ Bank for a Reverse Mortgage was excellent! I had great communication, service and support from my underwriter, Max and my BDM, Shan. All questions were answered promptly and with detail. I was able to get them on the phone any time I needed to talk through details, which is a big help. The file funded on time and the team at EQ Bank was able to assist with a funding date that was sooner than I anticipated. Clients are very happy!

17 February 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Danny, we're very happy to hear you had a great experience with the Equitable team from start to finish. Thanks for the review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT EXPERIENCE

We found the experience to be simple and straight forward. We would like to thank Glenda for guiding us through each step in a very professional way.
We would recommend Equitable Bank to anyone who
wants a reverse mortgage

Lynn & Marty

16 February 2024
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Reply from EQ Bank Reverse Mortgages

Hi Lynn & Marty, thank you so much for the recommendation and review! We're glad Glenda created a pleasant and efficient experience.

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