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How Our Rent-to-Own Program Works?

Discover the step-by-step journey that guides renters through our program—from initial qualification all the way to becoming future homeowners.

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How Rent-to-Own
Works?

We buy your dream home today. You rent it while building savings and credit, then buy it back when you're mortgage-ready.

1
Apply
Get pre-qualified in 24 hours
2
Live
Move into your dream home
3
Own
Buy your home when ready
Find out if you qualify and your home budget—completely free with no impact to your credit score.
Quick Online Application
Answer a few simple questions about your income and savings.
Takes just 5 minutes
Get Your Budget
We'll tell you how much home you can afford and what down payment you need.
Starting from 2% down
Submit Documents
Verify your application with income documents to get fully approved.
Minimum down payment
2%
or $5,000, whichever is higher
Approval time
1 business day
with all required documents
Credit Score Requirement
500+
Typical program length
Up to 3 years
No credit impact
You choose any home for sale. We buy it for you and cover all the closing costs. You move in as a renter while saving.
Find Your Perfect Home
Browse any home for sale in our areas—we'll purchase it on your behalf.
You choose, we buy
We Handle the Purchase
We pay for lawyers, land transfer tax, and title insurance. You just pay for inspection.
Zero closing costs for you
Build Your Savings
Part of your monthly payment goes directly to your down payment fund.
Automatic savings each month
Home Price Range
$150K – $600K
Closing Costs You Pay
$0
We cover legal fees, land transfer tax & insurance
Monthly Savings Included
Built Into Every Payment
Typical program length
Up to 3 years
Built-in savings plan
When you're mortgage-ready, purchase at your guaranteed price. Or walk away and take your savings with you—no penalty.
Price Locked In
Your buyback price only increases 5% per year. If the market rises more, you benefit from the difference.
Protected from market spikes
Buy Anytime
No minimum rental period. Buy back your home whenever you're ready within 3 years.
Zero closing costs for you
Or Walk Away*
Changed your mind? Take your accumulated savings and move on—no questions asked.
Risk-free flexibility
*Minus the penalty fee, which is 5% of the original home purchase price.
Annual Price Increase
Only 5%
If market rises more, you keep the equity
Average Time To Buy
18 months
Success Rate
1 in 4
famlies have succesfully bought back the home in less than one year
Typical program length
Up to 3 years
Guaranteed price
*Minus the penalty fee, which is 5% of the original home purchase price.

Why
Requity Homes?

Quality Rental Homes
You Can Own

Requity expands home ownership options by converting for-sale homes into rent-to-own properties. Explore your future home now, with the option to purchase later.

Building Beyond Fair Credit

With Requity, a fair credit score is just the beginning. Our program fosters financial improvement alongside stable housing, guiding you towards better credit and home ownership readiness.

Guaranteed Stability

With Requity, say goodbye to rental uncertainty. Our program provides stability, ensuring your home won't be sold suddenly or lease terminated unexpectedly.

New Beginnings

For newcomers without local credit history, Requity offers a welcoming path to home ownership, focusing on your potential beyond credit scores.

Income Flexibility

Requity supports self-employed and gig workers on their home ownership journey, without strict income history requirements. Your employment type won't hinder your path to owning a home.

Your Home Ownership Begins Here.

Explore a clear path that helps you build savings, improve credit, and prepare for future ownership.

Get Pre-Qualified

Who Qualifies for The

Requity Rent-to-Own Program?

Eligibility At A Glance

$70,000+ Minimum household income

2% Down payment or more

No active bankruptcy or consumer proposal

Minimum credit score of 500

Target Market

Newcomers to Canada building credit history

Self-employed workers and business owners with non-traditional income

Life transitions – divorce, relocation, career changes with job offers

Individuals with credit blemishes but can afford monthly payments

Best referral program for selling homes

Where We Operate

We operate in 4 provinces, focusing on markets we love — high-potential communities where clients can thrive. These examples are illustrative, not restrictive:

Ontario

Azilda, Chelmsford, Cornwall, Hanmer, Kingston, Niagara Falls, North Bay, Quinte, Renfrew County, Rideau–St. Lawrence, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Val Therese, Windsor–Essex

Saskatchewan

Martensville, Regina, Saskatoon, Warman

Alberta

Beaumont, Blackfalds, Clairmont, Coaldale, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lacombe, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Penhold, Red Deer, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Stony Plain, Westlake

Manitoba

Brandon, Steinbach, Winnipeg

Targeting communities of 20,000+ with established municipal services.

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What Homes Are Eligible

Move-In Ready Homes

Ensure clients can start building equity immediately.

Freehold Single-Family Homes

Options that hold long-term value.

Municipal Water & Sewer

Homes must be connected to municipal services for lender friendly funding.

Communities of 20,000+

Targeting municipalities with established infrastructure and services.

Price Range

Homes priced between $200,000 – $600,000.

Why You Can Trust
Requity Homes?

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Your Data Is Safe with Requity Homes

At Requity Homes, protecting your personal and financial information is one of our highest priorities.

Secure by design

We use proven encryption and trusted cloud infrastructure to help protect your personal and financial information.

Canadian regulatory compliance

We align our processes with applicable Canadian data-protection requirements.

Strict privacy controls

We protect access to sensitive data, follow least-privilege practices, and only collect what we need to run the service.

Ongoing monitoring

We monitor for unusual activity and regularly update our systems to address new risks.

Smart Scenario
Planning Tools

Give your clients clarity in minutes with transparent rent-to-own payment scenarios that support confident decision-making.

Rent-to-Own
Payment Calculator

See how rent-to-own works for your budget with monthly payment estimates and built-in savings toward your future down payment.

Start
If the home price is
$
Requity Homes can only purchase homes between $150,000 - $600,000.
We’ll run the numbers and show you estimated monthly payments.
I want to start the program with an initial down payment of
$
= 2%
Initial deposit must be at least 2% of the home price
Minimum 2% of the home price or $5,000 whichever is higher
2 - 10% down payment based on risk profile
No Hidden Fees, No Hidden Costs - Requity pays legal fees, title insurance and land transfer tax when Requity buys the home upfront. Client pays for inspection.
Client initial deposit is applied directly to the down payment when clients are ready to buy the home.
Your Monthly Payment

$2,356

/month
The payment includes
Rent
Rent is rent and it won't be deducted from the buyback price.
$2,093
Rent is in-line with home carrying costs which include:
• Est. Mortgage Costs
$1,420
• Est. Property Tax
$406
• Est. Insurance
$203

Rent is rent and it won't be deducted from the buyback price.

Monthly Savings
$293
Each month, $457 is set aside toward your homeownership goal in addition to your initial down payment. This mandatory monthly savings help you achieve your savings goal.

Few ways to reduce your monthly payments

• Look at homes with a lower price

• Put down a higher initial down payment

• Sublet the rooms for extra income

Buyback
Here is the final price if I buy the house after:
Year 1
Buyback Price
$289,406
Cumulative Down Payment
$15,548
• Initial Deposit
$5,000
• Monthly Savings  x 12 months
$10,548
Year 2
Buyback Price
$289,406
Cumulative Down Payment
$15,548
• Initial Deposit
$5,000
• Monthly Savings x 24 months
$10,548
Year 3
Buyback Price
Based on a 5% annual price increase
$289,406
Cumulative Down Payment
These payments will be credited toward the final buyback price.
$15,548
• Initial Deposit
$5,000
• Monthly Savings x 36 months
$10,548
There is no minimum rental term. You can buy back the home anytime throughout the 3-year standard rent-to-own term!
Ready To Take The Next Step?
See if you qualify for Requity Homes’ rent-to-own program
in just 5 minutes
See if you or your client may qualify for Requity Homes’ rent-to-own program.

Find Your Dream Home Today,
Own It Tomorrow!

Browse real homes across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta — all eligible for Requity’s rent-to-own program. Choose your home, move in now, and start building your down payment from day one.
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