Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage? + MORE Oct 14th

Learn more about Canadian mortgage rates, rules and the latest news – read on!
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Housing and interest rate forecasts for 2025 Dec 30th

As we reflect on 2024, it was a year of resilience and adjustment for Canada’s housing and mortgage market, marked by the Bank of Canada’s pivot to rate cuts after two years of relentless hikes, offering long-awaited relief to borrowers..... More »
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Here’s how much a GST break could save first-time home buyers + MORE Jun 11th

The Liberal plan to give first-time home buyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability—with a few caveats—a new analysis finds. The Liberal government introduced legislation on June 5 to eliminate the GST portion from new home sales of up to .... More »
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Rising expenses driving Canadians to offload U.S. real estate + MORE Sep 19th

While politics play a role, brokers say rising costs, currency pressures and mortgage realities are the real forces driving Canadians to sell U.S. property — with many looking to reinvest at home..... More »
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Mortgage brokers explained: What they do, and what they don’t (Part 1) + MORE Nov 12th

The first article in our three-part series breaks down what brokers actually do — and don’t do — and why some misconceptions persist..... More »

Latest in Mortgage News: Financial experts see less risk of an imminent recession + MORE Apr 27th

A recent survey of financial experts reveals a shift in recession expectations, showing a decrease in the likelihood of an imminent economic downturn. However, there is growing uncertainty regarding the timing and degree of anticipated Bank of Canada interest rate cuts..... More »

Why I reversed my thoughts on reverse mortgages

– canadianmortgagetrends.com

Reverse mortgages have long been a financial product shrouded in misconception, both for consumers and financial mortgage professionals.

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We have a small mortgage, only $80,000, coming up for renewal. We have some money (approximately $25,000) that we can either put on the mortgage or invest or put into our RRSP. What is the best way to go?

—Linda

Which should Canadians prioritize: RRSP or mortgage?

Most of us have debt, and most working adult Canadians will have room in their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs). Some of us have group plans with matching contributions at work as well, just to complicate things. Making sure your cash flow is properly funneled is an important part of financial planning.

You’re 2 minutes away from getting the best mortgage rates in CanadaAnswer a few quick questions to get a personalized rate quote*I’m buying a homeI’m renewing/refinancingYou will be leaving MoneySense. Just close the tab to return.

In your case, Linda, I note that you refer to your mortgage as a “small” mortgage. Small can be relative or based on your own perspective…

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Mortgage renewal calculator

– moneysense.ca

Is an upcoming mortgage renewal stressing you out? A recent survey by real estate brokerage Zolo found that just 3% of home owners “never worry” about being able to afford their mortgage when it comes time to renew. The rest aren’t so fortunate, with 79% of Canadians worrying about this sometimes, often or all the time.

It may hearten you to know that you likely have options. When it’s time to renew your mortgage, you can either stay with your current lender or shop around for a new one that offers a lower interest rate or different terms. Using a mortgage renewal calculator can help you compare mortgage offers and pick the best one available at the time of renewal. 

You’re 2 minutes away from getting the best mortgage rates in CanadaAnswer a few quick questions to get a personalized rate quote*I’m buying a homeI’m renewing/refinancingYou will be leaving MoneySense. Just close the tab to return.

Using a renewal calculator is one of the easiest ways to determine if your current mortgage is working for you or if it’s time to find one that better suits your needs…

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