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Advice for Life Winter 2026 Newsletter
By Alterna Team
February 11, 2026

Although there is growing interest in this financial product, which allows Canadians to borrow up to 55% of their home’s value, some misconceptions still persist. We’ve fact-checked the seven most common myths about reverse mortgages.