October 11, 2017
How to Get a Mortgage Without a Full-time Job
When our parents were young and buying their first homes, the career expectations were simple: go to school, get a… Read More »
Mortgages
September 28, 2017
Getting a Mortgage for Rental Properties
Whether you’re considering refinancing to add an apartment to your home or buying a multi-unit complex as an investment property,… Read More »
September 21, 2017
New B-21 Mortgage Rules Are Coming. Here’s What to Expect
Buckle in, borrowers: turbulent policy changes are on the way, and they’ll make it even tougher to qualify for a… Read More »
September 14, 2017
How Will a Higher Mortgage Qualifying Rate Affect You?
Canada’s economy appears to be back on track after years of stop-start recoveries and anemic growth. That’s welcome news for… Read More »
September 06, 2017
Bank of Canada Hikes Rate to 1% in September Announcement
The Bank of Canada is pulling the economic purse strings tighter, hiking its overnight lending rate to a full 1… Read More »
August 30, 2017
Why You Need a Mortgage Pre-Approval When Interest Rates Rise
The property playing field has changed considerably over the summer months. First we had the Ontario government’s Fair Housing Plan;… Read More »
August 17, 2017
What the Heck is a HELOC? 5 Tips for Borrowers
Let’s say you’ve owned your home for several years, dutifully paying your mortgage each month, and building up equity in… Read More »
July 13, 2017
The Effect of Skipping a Mortgage Payment
When you apply for a mortgage, getting the best mortgage rate is just one thing you need to think about.… Read More »
July 12, 2017
The Hike is Here – Bank of Canada Raises Rate to 0.75%
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has just bucked its seven-year trend, hiking its Overnight Lending Rate by a quarter of… Read More »
June 19, 2017
Home Capital Reaches Deal to Settle with the OSC
Home Capital Group announced on Thursday that it has agreements in place to settle with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)… Read More »