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June 12, 2025

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Jenna West

Home equity loans in Alberta is a service that provides you quick access to cash. Whether if you need the money to make additional purchases, fix up your home, pay off expenses, or consolidate your debts, at Smarter Loans we have many many options you can choose from. A home equity loan simply means you have equity in your home that you can fall back on to help you get a loan from a lender. It is mandatory that you own a home in Alberta in order to be approved for a home equity loan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Equity Loans in Alberta


Am I eligible for a home equity loan in Alberta?

72.4% of Alberta’s population are homeowners, and if you’re one of this number you may be looking to secure financing against the equity in your home. To be eligible to do this, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Have proof of identity and address
  • Have an active bank account
  • Own your home

These are the basic requirements to be able to apply for a home equity loan; your chosen lender will also want to assess your financial situation to gauge whether they are comfortable approving your loan application, based on their lending criteria.

How much can I borrow with a home equity loan in Alberta?

Eligible homeowners can borrow up to 85% of their home’s value via a home equity loan, minus any existing loans against the property. The average property in Alberta is worth just over $400,000, and the aver

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writtenWritten by:

Amy Orr

Amy Orr is a professional writer and editor with over 10 years of experience in the Canadian, U.S. and U.K. financial markets. She has written for numerous publications on topics as diverse as economic literacy, corporate finance, and technical analysis of numerical data. Prior to transitioning to full-time writing, she worked in the hedge fund sector. Her academic background is astrophysics, and she has a Masters in Finance from the University of Edinburgh Business School.

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Jenna West

Jenna West is Smarter Loans' in-house financial writer and content director. She has been covering the Canadian FinTech and finance industry since 2017, including financial trends analysis, industry surveys, regulatory updates and changes in Canadian consumer behaviour when it comes to finance.

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