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Stay up to date with the latest from HEQ and our work to bring a new approach to home equity to Canadian homeowners. Here you will find notable company news, media coverage, and milestones as we continue to grow.

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STOREYSAug 5, 2026

Facing Higher Mortgage Payments? A Home Equity Sharing Agreement May Help

Canadian homeowners renewing into higher rates are looking for options that do not add another monthly payment. A Home Equity Sharing Agreement offers one alternative.

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STOREYSJul 15, 2026

The Home Equity Partners Brings The HESA To Canadian Homeowners

A closer look at how The Home Equity Partners is introducing the Home Equity Sharing Agreement to homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Authority MagazineJun 26, 2026

Shael Weinreb Of The Home Equity Partners On 5 Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Level Leader Of A Fintech Company

As part of this series, we had the pleasure to interview Shael Weinreb. Shael is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of The Home Equity Partners. He brings over 15 years of unique real estate experience to the organization and is largely responsible for the oversight and day-to-day management of all business areas, with a focus on corporate strategy, capital partners and value creation.

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FIN MortgageJun 6, 2026

The Future of Home Equity: Featuring Shael Weinreb

In this episode of The FINish Line, we sit down with Shael Weinreb, the founder of The Home Equity Partners, to explore a revolutionary way for homeowners to unlock the value in their property without taking on more debt. Most people think accessing equity means monthly interest payments and strict bank approvals. Shael argues it's time for innovation in the Canadian market, moving away from traditional loans toward a shared equity investment model.

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EPNMay 16, 2026

Innovative Real Estate FinTech Company, The Home Equity Partners (HEQ), Celebrates 1st Year of Operations and Key Milestones

Shael Weinreb, the CEO at The Home Equity Partners in Toronto, Canada, who offers an innovative financial solution to homeowners, the Home Equity Sharing Agreement, or HESA joins Enterprise Radio.

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NCFAApr 24, 2026

Fintech Fridays EP64: House Rich Cash Poor And The New Home Equity Playbook

In this episode of Fintech Fridays, Craig Asano sits down with Shael Weinreb, Founder and CEO of The Home Equity Partners, to unpack a financing gap that hits many Canadian homeowners hard. Shael explains how HEQ's Home Equity Sharing Agreement (HESA) gives homeowners another way to access equity without taking on a traditional loan, monthly interest payments, or the pressure that comes with a refinancing decision.

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TechBullionMar 25, 2026

Equity Without Debt: How Shael Weinreb is Redefining Homeownership In Canada

For decades, Canadian homeowners have been told there are only two ways to access the value of their property: borrow against it or sell it. Enter Shael Weinreb, the founder of The Home Equity Partners. Inspired by his own father's struggle to navigate the rigid world of traditional refinancing, Weinreb launched a solution that challenges the status quo: the Home Equity Sharing Agreement (HESA).

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Breakpoint StrategiesJan 20, 2026

Beyond The Breakpoint Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Alicia Pedicelli of The Home Equity Partners to unpack what's really happening in the Canadian economy and housing market, and what it means for homeowners right now.

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Authority MagazineDec 18, 2025

Women Leading The Finance Industry: Alicia Pedicelli of The Home Equity Partners On The 5 Things You Should Do To Increase Your Financial Literacy

As a part of our series about "Women Leading The Finance Industry", I had the pleasure of interviewing Alicia Pedicelli, The Home Equity Partners.

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Financial Independence HubNov 6, 2025

This Financial Literacy Month, Reverse Mortgages Aren't The Only Way (HESAs Are)

There's another way to access your home equity, one that doesn't involve taking on more debt or losing control of your home. It's called a Home Equity Sharing Agreement (HESA).

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Toronto GuardianNov 3, 2025

Homegrown Business: Shael Weinreb of The Home Equity Partners

The mission of The Home Equity Partners is to empower Canadian homeowners. With over forty years of experience in real estate, sales, customer service, acquisitions, and finance, the executive team at The Home Equity Partners works to provide innovative home equity solutions.

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BNN BloombergOct 17, 2025

Impact Of The Jump In Mortgage Renewal Costs

Amanda Lang takes a 'by the numbers' look at the jump in the cost of mortgage renewals many Canadians are facing … then looks at what the rising cost will mean for the overall real estate market with John Pasalis, President of Realosophy Realty.

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CTV NewsOct 07, 2025

Canada Faces Wave of Mortgage Delinquencies and Arrears, says National Housing Agency

The country's housing agency projects that a growing number of Canadians will struggle to make payments as they renew their mortgages this year and next. A top economist from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

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Financial PostOct 02, 2025

Canada's Newest Mortgage Alternative: Easy Money, Costly Fine Print

Robert McLister: HESAs cater to cash-strapped borrowers who can't access traditional mortgage options.

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Small Business PodcastSept 26, 2025

A New Way for Canadians to Unlock Home Equity

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore a debt-free financial model reshaping how Canadians can access home equity without monthly payments or added debt.

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CP24Sept 17, 2025

The HEQ Partners on CP24

Alicia Pedicelli from The Home Equity Partners speaks with CP24 about how the HESA program can help Canadians tap into their home equity for financial freedom.

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TheFutureEconomy.caAug 21, 2025

Canadian Entrepreneurs Can Build Anything With the Right Start

Canada is a place where entrepreneurs can soar. Unlike many countries bogged down by stifling regulations, here, the government allows innovation to thrive.

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findependencehub.comAug 21, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Homeownership: How to Avoid Debt

Most Canadians live with debt; as of this year, the majority (75 per cent) of Canadian households are carrying some form of debt, including mortgages, credit cards, and loans.

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Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce SelleryFeb 5, 2025

Accessing Your Home's Equity

If you are looking to access your home's equity you may have heard of reverse mortgages or home equity loans. Now there is another option. Shael Weinreb, CEO of The Home Equity Partners, joins us to talk about Home Equity Sharing Agreement and how it works.

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Toronto StarOct 13, 2024

House Rich, Cash Poor? Here Are Two Ways You Can Tap Into Your Most Valuable Asset

A recent Statistics Canada report found that 43 per cent of Canadians' assets were tied up in their homes. But there are ways to unlock that equity…

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Real Estate News ExchangeMay 21, 2024

The Home Equity Partners Launches In The GTA To Help Homeowners Unlock Financial Freedom

The dream of owning a home in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) has come true for many people, but in certain cases at a steep cost: the inability to afford anything beyond the basic expenses…

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VanguardMay 9, 2024

Shael Weinreb – The Home Equity Partners

"House rich, cash poor." It's a situation unfortunately faced by many, and even more so in Canada than in the United States. It can be very difficult today for people in Toronto to qualify for traditional debt products…

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