Car loans, new mortgage changes & the latest on rates: BUSINESS WEEK WRAP + MORE Oct 26th

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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What home buyers should know about the Canadian mortgage stress test + MORE May 28th

In late 2017, the federal government introduced a mortgage stress test for anyone applying for or renewing a home loan. But, if you’re like nearly half of Canadians polled by TD Bank in 2019, you may not understand what the test is—or who it affects.  And with the recent announcement that the s.... More »
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When You Might Need an Alternative Lender Mortgage + MORE Sep 21st

The majority of homeowners are blissfully unaware of alternative mortgages. They presume everyone is entitled to sub-3% mortgage interest rates, with no fees of any kind. But there is a growing, significant percentage of borrowers who need a different type of mortgage financing solution. Sometimes t.... More »
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Mortgage Career: iA Financial Group + MORE Aug 11th

Company: iA Financial Group Position: Residential Mortgage Renewal Specialist Location: Toronto, Ontario Apply to: Click Here Residential Mortgage Renewal Specialist Company Overview iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of produ.... More »

The State of the Residential Mortgage Market: 2021 Mar 26th

Despite the headwinds of a global pandemic, Canadians’ interest in real estate and the resulting rise in prices took even the most seasoned experts by surprise. This, of course, had major implications for the mortgage market. Mortgage Professionals Canada’s Annual State of the Residentia.... More »

Big banks slash mortgage rates this week to reflect lower bond yields in Canada + MORE Jan 12th

Nearly all of the country's big banks slashed their advertised fixed mortgage rates this week, in some cases by as much as 70 basis points (or 0.70%)..... More »
Shopping for your personal finance products is often anything but straightforward – with so many options and opinions available, it can be tough to make the right decision for your hard-earned money. This week, we’ve targeted two of the most confusing money moves – understanding your mortgage, and choosing the perfect credit card.

 Check out the full story below, and be sure to scroll down for this week’s housing market and economic updates.
In Credit Cards: The Top 5 MasterCards in Canada
On the hunt for a new MasterCard? There are many options available, offered by Canada’s biggest lenders… but a few stand out from the rest. Read on for our top 5 picks, and see what you could earn and save with one of the best MasterCards on the market.
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In Mortgages: What is a Collateral Mortgage?
You might have a collateral mortgage and not even know it – many Canadians do, according to a recent Ministry of Finance initiative, which has tasked lenders with providing greater transparency…

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From drivers taking too long to pay off their car loans, to a recall for remote engine starters that most Canadians who own them probably aren’t even aware of, it was a busy week in business news. Jacqueline Hansen gets you caught up in our weekly video recap.

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Banker to Broker – III

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In this last of CMT’s three-part series on bankers transitioning to the broker world, we chat with Véronique Sergerie. Sergerie began her successful career at Desjardins where she was a mortgage rep for three years. Then, about a year ago, she moved to Mortgage Intelligence in Laval, QC, and she’s never looked back. Year-to-date she’s on […]

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