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 »
Mortgages
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 »
June 14, 2017
U.S. Fed Hikes Interest Rate by Quarter of a Percent – is Canada Next?
Canada’s largest trading partner has hiked interest rates for the third time in six months – could higher borrowing costs… Read More »
June 14, 2017
How to Protect Your Home’s Equity When Real Estate Prices Drop
Besides the resulting slight increase in property taxes, let’s be honest – homeowners love learning that the house down the… Read More »
May 25, 2017
Should You Rent or Buy Your Home? 4 Things to Consider
Sponsored by: Trying to decide whether to make the leap from renter to homeowner? Investing your hard-saved cash in real… Read More »
May 12, 2017
What Mortgage Borrowers Should Know About Home Capital Group
There’s been a lot of recent news about alternative mortgage provider Home Capital Group after the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)… Read More »
May 11, 2017
Types of Mortgages: How to Pick the Best One for You
Sponsored by: Being a first-time home buyer can be overwhelming: Not only must you find an option that suites your… Read More »
May 01, 2017
How a Rental Income Suite Can Help Pay Your Mortgage Faster
Sponsored by: Owning real estate can be a great way to build equity and put your money to work –… Read More »