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Home Buyer Tips

August 16, 2017

Insured, Insurable, and Un-Insurable Mortgages

When saving for a down-payment it’s important to have at least 20 per cent of the purchase price under your belt. However, when you get a […]
August 24, 2017

Fixed or Variable-Rate Mortgage?

“Wow, look at the mortgage rate those guys are advertising,” you might be thinking. It seems like your worries are over – just lock in a […]
September 20, 2017

Build Your Dream Home with These Mortgages

Building your dream home can seem like, well, a dream. However, take it from us that it can in fact be a realistic life goal. These […]
September 27, 2017

Watch out for the Collateral Charge Mortgage

It sounds like a good idea and sometimes it is. A “collateral charge mortgage” is offered by several Canadian banks. Here’s how it works: the bank […]
October 3, 2017

Home Reno ROI: Renovations that Pay Off

Not all home reno projects will hit the jackpot, but the right improvements can certainly help boost the value of your home. Even if you are renovating […]
October 10, 2017

Give Yourself Some Credit

Your lender will look at your credit habits when considering your mortgage application. They will assess whether you pay your bills on time or if you tend […]
October 18, 2017

Are Canadians Properly Saving for Retirement?

Many Canadians think of retirement as a time filled with vacations, getaways to the cottage and spending more time on hobbies and interests. However, there are […]
October 26, 2017

That low-rate Mortgage can come with a Price

Cheapest is not always best. We know that’s true when we’re shopping for anything else. But we still tend to believe that lowest rate is the […]
November 16, 2017

What are the most Important Mortgage Features?

It’s easy to look online for a mortgage rate. But the rate is only one aspect of saving money on your mortgage over the long term. […]
November 20, 2017

5 Easy Ways to be Mortgage-Free Sooner

We all know that paying off a mortgage as early as possible makes good financial sense. You’ll save significant interest costs and free up money for […]