Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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ONMICA is hosting its latest annual MIC Trade Show and Seminar in Toronto on May 8..... More »
Mortgage affordability calculator + MORE Nov 19th
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Mortgage affordability is an essential part of setting up your home-buying budget, and it’s based on a many factors—more on those later. If you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first things you’ll want to know is your mortgage affordability. And for that, you should start.... More »
A $200,000+ income is now needed to qualify for an average mortgage in Toronto & Vancouver Dec 22nd
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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on March 12, 2025 + MORE Mar 13th
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Mortgage Professionals Canada promotes broker expertise in newly launched campaign + MORE Oct 17th
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Switching to a better bank account
– moneysense.ca
Almost every adult Canadian has a bank account, according to the Canadian Bankers Association. And there are practical reasons for that: most of us need a bank account to cover rent or mortgage payments, receive paycheques and to maintain our lifestyles.
But what if you’re looking for a bank account with more perks? With 88 banks in the country, there’s enough choice out there for those who want to switch. But the process is time-consuming and, frankly, confusing. Where to start? If you’re looking to change banks, here’s how to switch without disruptions to your paycheque or recurring bill payments—and without a lot of stress for you.
Decide where to move your money
First step: Figure out what you want from your new bank. It could be a more flexible chequing account with no fees on everyday transactions, a decent interest rate on savings, a rewards program or better customer service. (Scotiabank’s Ultimate Package*, for instance, offers all of the above, and waives up to $139 credit card fees each year…
But what if you’re looking for a bank account with more perks? With 88 banks in the country, there’s enough choice out there for those who want to switch. But the process is time-consuming and, frankly, confusing. Where to start? If you’re looking to change banks, here’s how to switch without disruptions to your paycheque or recurring bill payments—and without a lot of stress for you.
Decide where to move your money
First step: Figure out what you want from your new bank. It could be a more flexible chequing account with no fees on everyday transactions, a decent interest rate on savings, a rewards program or better customer service. (Scotiabank’s Ultimate Package*, for instance, offers all of the above, and waives up to $139 credit card fees each year…
