Upcoming Speakers
Rich Ulvild
Jan 28, 2026 7:30 AM
Your Home, Your Future: A Gentle Introduction to Reverse Mortgages
Your Home, Your Future: A Gentle Introduction to Reverse Mortgages

Reminder - this is a Zoom only meeting.  Link for Zoom to meeting.   7:30 AM is meeting start time,

Rich is a Seniors Lending Specialist and award-winning mortgage professional with more than 20 years of experience helping Canadians 55+ unlock the value of their homes safely, responsibly, and strategically.

Recognized as one of the Top 3 Mortgage Brokers in the Peace Arch News Readers’ Choice Awards in 2024 and 2025, Rich brings deep industry expertise and a long-standing commitment to serving his community.

He currently serves as Chair of the White Rock/Surrey Chapter of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons), is a Steering Committee member of the Semiahmoo Seniors Network, and an active member of Langley Seniors in Action.

Whether supporting clients one-on-one or leading community-focused initiatives, Rich is known for his professionalism, integrity, and warm, approachable style — all grounded in a genuine commitment to helping seniors enjoy greater comfort, confidence, and financial security in retirement. 

Your Home, Your Future: A Gentle Introduction to Reverse Mortgages

This presentation provides a friendly, easy-to-understand introduction to reverse mortgages in Canada, created to help older homeowners explore how this option may support their retirement plans. We’ll walk through what a reverse mortgage is, how it works, and the consumer protections built into Canadian regulations—without jargon or pressure.

Participants will learn about eligibility, flexible payment options, interest considerations, and the different ways funds can be used, whether to ease monthly cash flow, supplement retirement income, or prepare for future expenses. We’ll also gently address common questions and misconceptions, such as concerns about home ownership or leaving an inheritance.

Using real-life examples, the presentation highlights situations where a reverse mortgage can be helpful, as well as times when it may not be the best fit. By the end of the session, participants should feel more comfortable and informed when considering whether a reverse mortgage could play a role in their overall retirement strategy.

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We also offer Hybrid-Zoom attendance.  Details here.

We start to gather at 6:30am, breakfast starts at  7:00 sharp. Guests are always welcome. Feel free to text or email us for more information.

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Attending our morning meeting is a great way to start your day. We begin our meeting with a breakfast. This will give you an opportunity to chat with our members and get to know our club better. After breakfast, we have a speaker then we discuss club events. Meetings usually last 1.25 hours. We look forward to welcoming you to the Rotary Club of Victoria Harbourside.