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Mortgage Borrowing Set a New Record in 2021 + MORE Mar 17th
The amount of mortgage debt taken on by Canadians set a fresh record in 2021, eclipsing the previous record set the year before..... More »
Over half of mortgage borrowers concerned about renewals Nov 1st
A new survey has found that 53% of Canadian mortgage borrowers are concerned about the prospect of higher monthly payments at renewal time..... More »
What is a mortgage broker? Oct 17th
Mortgage brokers are a highly regulated specialized alternative to Canada’s big banks. But what is a mortgage broker exactly? And, When it comes to the purchase of your home, why would you choose a broker over a mortgage specialist at your bank?
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Even with expected rate cuts, mortgage payments will continue to rise for years: BoC research Jan 9th
Despite anticipated Bank of Canada interest rate cuts later this year, mortgage borrowers will continue to face higher debt-servicing costs for several years..... More »
The big question on mortgage borrowers’ minds: fixed or variable? Feb 15th
With variable mortgage rates potentially at a peak and fixed rates having recently retreated, borrowers are asking themselves the age old mortgage question: should you go fixed or variable?.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards for people with bad credit 2021
– moneysense.ca
Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that if you have bad credit, you should swear off credit cards. But if you want to improve your credit score, you’ll have to show you can handle credit responsibly—and the only way to do that is (you guessed it) to have a credit card. When used properly, having and using a credit card can actually be a helpful tool to assist in rebuilding bad credit—and, luckily, there is a whole host of products catered to people with poor credit scores. While these often come with higher interest rates and lower spending limits, they can be a good starting point to re-establishing a good credit score, which in turn will help you get approved for loans, a line of credit or even a mortgage down the line.Best credit cards for bad credit in Canada
Card
Details
Annual fee
Home Trust Secured Visa (No Fee)
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19.99% APR
Min. deposit: $500
Secured card
$0
Home Trust Secured Visa
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14.99% APR
Min. deposit: $500
Secured card
$59
Plastk Secured Visa
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5k point sign up bonus ($20 value)
Points on every purchase
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More Seniors to Rely on Home Equity as Part of Retirement Planning
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Almost 8 in 10 Canadians over the age of 55 believe they can’t rely on registered savings and pension plans alone to support a comfortable retirement. Roughly half say that home equity is a vital part of retirement planning, yet many don’t want to downsize from their current home, according to an Ipsos survey commissioned by HomeEquity Bank. For those unwilling to sell their home to access that liquidity, that leaves reverse mortgages and potentially home equity lines of credit […]
