If you have an existing interest only mortgage and you are approaching the end of the mortgage term but are unable to pay off the balance, or you want to release equity, a retirement mortgage may be appropriate. To be eligible, your retirement income must be high enough to service the monthly interest charges throughout your life. Because you are servicing the monthly interest, the mortgage balance will remain the same throughout the term. A retirement mortgage is fully repaid on your death or admission to long-term care when the house is sold.