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Life Insurance vs. mortgage insurance: Let’s break it down + MORE Mar 20th
Life insurance can be a necessity for ensuring your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. It can help them pay for funeral expenses, the costs of everyday living and much more. But one of life insurance’s main advantages is that it can pay off outstanding debts, including a mortgage. S.... More »
Tools to calculate your mortgage payments and costs in Canada Nov 1st
Owning real estate is a goal for many Canadians, and while it can be a rewarding investment, it comes with financial responsibilities that you must carefully manage. First and foremost, you need to be able to calculate your mortgage payments, down payment, penalty fees and other costs. Onli.... More »
Three big banks cut mortgage rates this week, one drops 5-year fixed to 3.99% + MORE Mar 10th
Following dramatic swings in the bond market—and broader economic uncertainty sparked by President Donald Trump’s tariff threats—three of Canada’s big banks have slashed their fixed mortgage rates this week..... More »
Death, Taxes, and Interest Payments: Part 2 + MORE Jul 1st
There are some things in life you can’t avoid, but only two things you can’t avoid paying for: taxes and interest payments. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at owning a rental property as a great way to build your net worth while reducing your taxes. Now, in Part 2, we’ll be turning to inte.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: OSFI leaves stress test rate unchanged + MORE Dec 13th
Canada’s banking regulator confirmed today it will leave the mortgage stress test for uninsured mortgages unchanged..... More »
Incorporate Balance Transfer Offers into Your Arsenal
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As mortgage professionals, we are sometimes asked to solve problems slightly outside the scope of our mandate. Naturally, we must take care not to position ourselves as tax experts, accountants or lawyers.
