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Breaking a mortgage for better rates can pay off – but beware of the costs + MORE Oct 7th

Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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What can you learn? Here are a few highlights from the segments featuring MoneySense contributors:

Lisa Hannam and Penelope GrahamCanada’s New Mortgage Rules in 2024

In an effort to help Canadians get into the real estate market, the government made changes to the mortgage rules…

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Canada’s mortgage industry is responding to the federal government’s recent adjustments to mortgage rules, aimed at improving affordability for certain buyers.

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Interest rates are dropping, but many Canadians are still feeling the hangover of the highest lending costs in a generation.

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Getting a great mortgage in Canada can be tricky – let us help! Visit our Canadian Mortgage page for the latest rates and articles.

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