For many homeowners 55+, the goal is no longer downsizing, but aging in place + MORE Jul 23rd

Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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Real Estate, Interest Rates, and Market Reality: Why It’s Time to Take a Deep Breath + MORE Aug 7th

Lately, whenever I talk to clients, friends, or family across Ontario, I hear the same thing: people are anxious. They’re worried about where interest rates are going, what their homes are worth, and how they’re going to handle their upcoming mortgage renewals. There is a lot of noise out.... More »
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Questbank appoints Bekim Merdita as Head of Sales & Marketing to lead next chapter of growth + MORE Aug 31st

The mortgage industry veteran will lead Questbank’s sales and marketing strategy as the bank expands nationally and strengthens its support for mortgage brokers..... More »
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30-year mortgage uptake lifts Sagen business, but claims hit earnings + MORE Aug 4th

Federal mortgage-rule changes contributed to higher premiums written at the mortgage insurer, but rising delinquencies and claim severity pushed quarterly earnings lower..... More »
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Mortgage payments can now earn Aeroplan points, at a cost + MORE Aug 10th

Chexy’s new mortgage rewards program offers one Aeroplan point per dollar paid, but borrowers must consistently redeem those points above the program’s 1.75% fee to come out ahead..... More »
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Home sales drop with ‘fresh round of economic headwinds’ ahead: CREA + MORE Sep 15th

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) says home sales in August were down compared with a year ago as a fresh round of economic challenges threatens to dampen housing market momentum for the remainder of the year. The organization said home sales last month totalled 37,504, down 6.9% from A.... More »
How your mortgage can help you build wealthFor most Canadians, a mortgage is simply a fact of life. You buy a home, make your monthly payments, and hope to have it paid off by the time you retire. It’s the advice many of us grew up with: work hard, eliminate debt, and then start enjoying financial freedom.

But what if there was a way to make your mortgage work harder for you while you’re paying it down? That’s the idea behind the Smith Manoeuvre, a strategy that helps homeowners use their home equity to potentially build investments and improve tax efficiency at the same time.

Looking at debt differently

For many people, debt is something to avoid at all costs. And when it comes to high-interest consumer debt, that’s generally good advice. But not all debt is created equal.

Some debt is used to buy things that lose value over time, like vehicles, vacations, or consumer purchases. Other debt can be used to acquire assets that have the potential to generate income and grow in value.

The Smith Manoeuvre is built on this distinction…

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For many homeowners 55+, the goal is no longer downsizing, but aging in placeHere’s how mortgage brokers can support their needs.

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Former MIC operator pleads guilty in $5.3-million schemeThe OSC says roughly 30 Ontario investors provided funds to Altmore Mortgage Investment Corporation believing the money would be invested in mortgages and other real estate-secured loans.

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