Fixer Upper or Move In Ready
by Farhaneh HaqueIf you are torn between looking for a brand-new home that doesn't need any work and financing a...
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The Impact of the $1 Million Mortgage Rule
On June 21st, Canada’s Finance Minister introduced four new mortgage rules which took effect July 9th, 2012. One of the...
What the new mortgage rules say and what they mean for homebuyers
by Farhaneh HaqueOn June 21, Canadians woke up to an announcement by the Department of Finance, which changed the rules...
New Guest Columnist Farhaneh Haque, Director of Mortgage Advice, TD Canada Trust
Zoocasa is happy to announce the inaugural guest post by Farhaneh Haque, "national spokesperson for Real Estate Secured Lending at...
Canadians debt-free before the age of 50? It’s more common than you think.
Ratehub.ca A mortgage will not only be the largest sum of debt in your life, but also the longest....
CMHC Fees: Can I pay off the remaining downpayment requirement (the remainer of the 20% down) at anytime of the life of mortgage?
Question of the Week: "I require CMHC fees added onto the house I wish to purchase. Can I pay off...
Be a Financially Savvy Homeowner
by Scotia Bank Before you start thinking about the kind of home you want and where you want to live,...
“Mortgage Calculator” top Google search term
Google Canada recently announced that in March, the term "mortgage calculator" peaked, with figures higher than 100 per cent since...
Mortgage Default Insurance vs. Mortgage Insurance
A couple of years ago my partner and I found out about a new condo project, that seemed like a...
What does your credit score mean for your mortgage application?
How important is your credit score when applying for a mortgage? The answer: very important. Mortgage lenders will use your...
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