Tips and Insights on Mortgages and Buying Homes

Think you have to wait 7 years after bankruptcy before you can get a mortgage? That's a myth. You can ...
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Thinking of buying a condo in Toronto? Here are the key points to know so you can understand the reserve ...
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What you need to know about getting a self-employed mortgage If you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, consultant, or work ...
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Unpacking private mortgage rates The first step in understanding private mortgage rates is to get back to the basics.  Let's ...
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Need money but don't want to sell your home? A reverse mortgage might be a good option For many Canadians, ...
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Fixed or variable rate mortgage: is rate the only thing to look at? One of the biggest questions you'll face ...
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This is why mortgage rates are suddenly way more complicated If you’ve been shopping for a mortgage lately, you’ll have ...
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What's the rush?  The financial "why" HSBC did an interesting study in the UK in 2014.  It suggested that if you buy ...
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"Conditional on financing" - do I need this? When you find the condo or house of your dreams, and want ...
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What is an Interest-Saving Mortgage? One of the problems in the mortgage industry is the way mortgages are advertised: usually ...
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Do your own personal stress test There's been a lot of freaking out about the latest rendition of the mortgage ...
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Purchase - or refinance - before the rules change in January If you’re looking to buy with a down payment ...
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