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How We Got Here

1986

Canadian Home Income Plan Corporation was founded in Vancouver, BC.
1986

Canadian Home Income Plan Corporation was founded in Vancouver, BC.
by William Turner.

1995

In 1995, CHIP expanded to Ontario.

1998

In 1998, In response to strong customer demand, CHIP expanded to Alberta. This was followed by expansion across Canada from 1998 to 2000.

1998

In 1998, Steven Ranson was appointed President and CEO.

2002

HomEquity Income Trust was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), and is publicly traded as the stock symbol HEQ.UN

2009

In 2009, HomeEquity Income Trust received permission from the Minister of Finance to begin operating as HomeEquity Bank, a Schedule 1 Chartered Bank.

2012

In 2012, the Bank was acquired by Birch Hill Equity Partners who partnered with us to usher in a new era of growth and progress.

2013

In 2013, HomeEquity Bank introduced Income Advantage, offering an opportunity for Canadian homeowners to develop a comprehensive retirement plan with monthly or quarterly deposits to supplement traditional retirement income, inclusive of assets in their portfolio (investments, pensions and home equity).

2018

In 2018, HomeEquity Bank introduced CHIP MAX, a reverse mortgage solution designed to provide Canadian homeowners 55+ access to a higher initial percentage of their home equity.

2020

In 2020, HomeEquity Bank introduced CHIP OPEN, a short-term reverse mortgage solution with no prepayment penalties for Canadian homeowners 55 and over in need of short-term cash flow and bridge financing.

2022

In 2022, HomeEquity bank was acquired by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. With a 35 year track record of success, the acquisition by Ontario Teachers' helped position the Bank for continued success on its mission to empower Canadians 55 and over to stay in the homes the love.

2024

In 2024, Steven Ranson retired as President and CEO and was succeeded by Katherine Dudtschak.

1986

Canadian Home Income Plan Corporation was founded in Vancouver, BC.
1995

In 1995, CHIP expanded to Ontario.

1998

In 1998, In response to strong customer demand, CHIP expanded to Alberta. This was followed by expansion across Canada from 1998 to 2000.

2009

In 2009, HomeEquity Income Trust received permission from the Minister of Finance to begin operating as HomeEquity Bank, a Schedule 1 Chartered Bank.

2018

In 2018, HomeEquity Bank introduced CHIP MAX, a reverse mortgage solution designed to provide Canadian homeowners 55+ access to a higher initial percentage of their home equity.

2020

In 2020, HomeEquity Bank introduced CHIP OPEN, a short-term reverse mortgage solution with no prepayment penalties for Canadian homeowners 55 and over in need of short-term cash flow and bridge financing.

2024

In 2024, Steven Ranson retired as President and CEO and was succeeded by Katherine Dudtschak.

1986

Canadian Home Income Plan Corporation was founded in Vancouver, BC.
by William Turner.

1998

In 1998, Steven Ranson was appointed President and CEO.

2002

HomEquity Income Trust was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), and is publicly traded as the stock symbol HEQ.UN

2012

In 2012, the Bank was acquired by Birch Hill Equity Partners who partnered with us to usher in a new era of growth and progress.

2013

In 2013, HomeEquity Bank introduced Income Advantage, offering an opportunity for Canadian homeowners to develop a comprehensive retirement plan with monthly or quarterly deposits to supplement traditional retirement income, inclusive of assets in their portfolio (investments, pensions and home equity).

2022

In 2022, HomeEquity bank was acquired by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. With a 35 year track record of success, the acquisition by Ontario Teachers' helped position the Bank for continued success on its mission to empower Canadians 55 and over to stay in the homes the love.