The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer credit cards and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Did you know that there are many other options?
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Strike averted! WestJet and its pilots reach a tentative agreement, New Amex Offers for Northumberland Heights Wellness Retreat & Spa and four more confirmed Cobalt Multipliers. Check out today's points & miles updates here:
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One of Canada's best low interest cards has an unheard of bonus offer - 30,000 points and first year free with the HSBC +Rewards Mastercard Jan 29th
Last week we provided details on HSBC's flagship card, the World Elite Mastercard having a new welcome offer of up to 40,000 bonus HSBC Rewards points and the first year with no annual fee. That offer is a far cry from the 100,000 points with first year free they offer prior to the end of 2020.... More »
December 10 Update: Aeroplan extends generous refund policy to February 28, Choice Card from Amex added to site & an update to the Top 5 Cash Back offers + MORE Dec 11th
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The Best Small Business Credit Card Welcome Bonus Offers for June 2025 + MORE Jun 6th
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Food inflation in Canada: Who Canadians blame for rising prices + MORE May 24th
Almost two-thirds of Canadians feel that inflation at the grocery store is getting worse, a new poll suggests, even as food inflation has been steadily cooling.
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What Is A Home Equity Line of Credit?
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A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, is a revolving line of credit that is secured against the equity in your home. You can operate a HELOC on its own, or it can be set up alongside a standard mortgage. HELOCs are known for their flexibility because they allow you to borrow a pre-approved amount of money as you need it. They also feature a variable interest rate with no fixed term, meaning that you can pay the balance off in full at any time, without any prepayment penalties.
Many HELOCs come with an option of locking any portion of the balance owing into a fixed rate and term, as a way of securing the borrower’s interest costs. A HELOC can be set up for the purchase of a home, or as a refinance. Of note, the revolving portion of a HELOC cannot exceed 65% of a home’s loan to value. Combined with a mortgage, the maximum loan to value increases to 80%.
HELOC Features
Many HELOCs come with an option of locking any portion of the balance owing into a fixed rate and term, as a way of securing the borrower’s interest costs. A HELOC can be set up for the purchase of a home, or as a refinance. Of note, the revolving portion of a HELOC cannot exceed 65% of a home’s loan to value. Combined with a mortgage, the maximum loan to value increases to 80%.
HELOC Features
Revolving credit product
Offers maximum flexibility
Variable interest rate ranges between Prime + .5% and Prime + 1…
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