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The Big Shift in Banking that Could Hurt Your Savings Accounts and Investments + MORE Apr 16th
Every once in a while you may get a notice from your bank. Your account’s monthly fees are going up. It may be a modest difference, of a dollar or so. You may write it off as the cost of doing business with your financial institution.
But right now, that fee hike may be a symptom of a broad.... More »
Review: Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card Nov 1st
Looking to earn travel rewards faster? The Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card is a quick route to getting you to the destination of your dreams. As part of the Scotia Rewards program, cardholders can earn four times the points on gas stations, grocery stores, dining and entertainment experienc.... More »
Lew: G-7 finance leaders seek to reassure on global economy May 20th
AKIU, Japan – U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says finance leaders of major industrial countries meeting in Japan need to find ways to use all the “policy levers” they have to help counter anxiety over global economic prospects.
Finance ministers and heads of central banks of the.... More »
Bank of Canada Keeps Rate Steady at 1.25%… But Increase is Imminent + MORE Apr 18th
As widely expected, the Bank of Canada decided to keep its key interest rate at 1.25 per cent. This is the second announcement in a row where interest rates have been kept steady this year, after Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz kicked off 2018 with a quarter-point hike.
New forecasts from the.... More »
The best 5-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada May 22nd
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Is Your Credit Score Mortgage Ready?
– ratesupermarket.ca
May and June are the busiest months for real estate in Canada – and that means home buyers will soon be out in full force. It also means many prospective buyers are visiting their lenders, and asking for mortgage financing for their new dream home purchase. However, a new BMO study finds they may be in for a surprise – more than half of Canadians haven’t checked their score prior to their application, and may be blindsided by their credit standing. As banks base their decision on how much money you’ll receive on your credit score and report, some buyers may find they don’t make the credit-worthiness cut.
Here are a few tips for avoiding credit score disappointment when applying for your mortgage.
Also read: Is Closing a Credit Card Bad For Your Credit Score?>
Start Planning Early
It may be too late for the buyers already knocking on bank doors – but for those considering buying a home in the near future, it’s smart to start investigating your credit situation now, and ways to improve it…
Is Your Credit Score Mortgage Ready?
– ratesupermarket.ca
May and June are the busiest months for real estate in Canada – and that means home buyers will soon be out in full force. It also means many prospective buyers are visiting their lenders, and asking for mortgage financing for their new dream home purchase. However, a new BMO study finds they may be in for a surprise – more than half of Canadians haven’t checked their score prior to their application, and may be blindsided by their credit standing. As banks base their decision on how much money you’ll receive on your credit score and report, some buyers may find they don’t make the credit-worthiness cut.
Here are a few tips for avoiding credit score disappointment when applying for your mortgage.
Also read: Is Closing a Credit Card Bad For Your Credit Score?>
Start Planning Early
It may be too late for the buyers already knocking on bank doors – but for those considering buying a home in the near future, it’s smart to start investigating your credit situation now, and ways to improve it…
