Obtaining a mortgage or secured line of credit in Canada at the best rates is often a daunting task. We can help! Read the articles below for more info.
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The Latest in Mortgage News: Half of Canada’s Big Housing Markets Are Unaffordable Sep 30th
A new study of 15 major urban centres across Canada shows that housing unaffordability continues to be a major concern in nearly half of those markets. A median-income earner wouldn’t qualify for a mortgage large enough to fund their home purchase in seven key markets, including the Greater Va.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards for people with bad credit 2021 + MORE Jun 4th
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 properl.... More »
Housing market slowdown continues with sales and average prices well down from last year - CBC News + MORE Oct 14th
Housing market slowdown continues with sales and average prices well down from last year CBC NewsReal estate: Canadian home sales continue to slow CTV NewsCREA reports home sales in typically busy September continued to slow NewmarketToday.caCanada’s average home p.... More »
Can you get a mortgage if you’re self-employed? It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible + MORE May 16th
With determination and good planning, you can jump through the extra hoops and get that house, Lesley-Anne Scorgie writes..... More »
The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2024 + MORE Jan 3rd
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The best credit cards for newcomers to Canada for 2024
As a newcomer, you’ll want a credit card that offers you the best value without having a long Canadian credit history. Here’s a list of our favourite cash back, rewards, low-interest cards and more.
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DLC Takeover Bid Collapses
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Unexpected drama is unfolding with one of Canada’s leading mortgage brokerages. Back in September we reported how DLC was making a play to retake control of itself from Founders Advantage Capital Corp (FA). The deal was to lead to increased investments in broker technology and new acquisitions of brokerages and complimentary financial services companies, among […]