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CMHC Tightens Mortgage Rules Amid Pandemic
The government-backed Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is tightening its rules for offering mortgage insurance starting July 1st. The move will effectively make…
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Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you'll ever make. To help, we have put together a list of what you'll need to know to apply for…
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Making Sense Of A Changing Marketplace
Let me begin with my heartfelt hope that you and your loved ones are in good health. We are in uncharted territory with the…
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Why a Good Credit Score May Not Be Enough
A good credit score is definitely an important factor for anyone, who wants to be approved for a mortgage. However, it's far from being…
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3 Essential Questions To Consider When Getting Your First Mortgage
You asked and we answered! What is the best advice for first-time homebuyers? Buying your first home is an amazing milestone. You don’t have…
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The Lowdown on the First-Time Buyer Incentive
The first-time buyer incentive, launching on September 2nd, is a shared equity program designed to reduce mortgage payments for qualifying first-time buyers who have…
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4 Easy Strategies to Pay Off Your Mortgage
Buying that house you've been dreaming about is such an accomplishment. Congratulations, you did it! A big mortgage doesn't have to hold you back…
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What is A Co-Signer and Why You Should Use One
With the housing market looking up, many people are feeling more optimistic about buying a house. Saving for a downpayment is a challenge for…
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Rent vs Buy: The Benefits and Drawbacks
To rent or to buy? This is a question to give some serious thought, considering it is one of the biggest financial decisions you…
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The Down Payment Assistance Program
UPDATE: The program is now available and this article has been updated with current information. Buying a home is an amazing achievement and an…
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