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Canada’s best credit cards for people with bad credit 2021 + MORE Oct 14th
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 »
AKAL launches AKAL Canada brand to drive national expansion Sep 25th
After 25 years training brokers in Ontario, AKAL Mortgages is extending its model across the country with the launch of AKAL Canada..... More »
60% of Canadian mortgage renewals to face higher rates by 2026: BoC Jan 14th
Despite interest rates having fallen materially in 2024, recent data show that many Canadian homeowners could still face payment shocks when their mortgages renew..... More »
80,000 variable-rate mortgages will reach their trigger point by year-end: RBC + MORE Aug 27th
Canada's largest bank said about 80,000 of its variable-rate mortgage clients will reach their trigger point with the next "couple of" Bank of Canada rate hikes..... More »
How much income do I need to qualify for a mortgage in Canada? + MORE Aug 20th
The first two rate cuts from the Bank of Canada (BoC) are finally making a mark on housing affordability.
According to the latest monthly affordability report from Ratehub.ca (Ratehub Inc. owns both Ratehub.ca and MoneySense), it became easier to qualify for a mortgage for the average-priced hom.... More »
Latest in Mortgage News: Newton to Provide Free TransUnion Access to its 6,000+ Velocity Users
– canadianmortgagetrends.com
Starting today, the more than 6,000 mortgage brokers who use the Velocity mortgage operating system will gain free access to TransUnion credit reports for the remainder of the year. The offer is part of a campaign by Newton Connectivity Systems, which operates Velocity, to encourage greater diversification in the use of credit bureaus. With Equifax as the dominant player in the broker space, and undergoing a number of its own changes related to report layout, pricing and lender credentialling, Newton […]
Take the Quiz: Do You Know Your Credit Score Fundamentals?
– ratesupermarket.ca
Your credit score is a very important number, which can help you get an apartment, car loan, mortgage, personal loan, or rewards credit card, among other financial decisions.
It is vital to know your credit rating and, if necessary, how to improve it. Staying up to date with your credit report can help you catch errors and increase your score. Doing so can improve your chances of getting approved for the products you desire and reach your financial goals faster.
Test your knowledge to see how well you understand your credit score, and the impact it can have on your everyday financial decisions.
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Whether you are looking to build or rebuild your credit history, there is a credit card that can help you reach your goals.
Newcomers to Canada: Often, immigrants migrating to Canada will be offered a credit card through a banking package tailored to newcomers. However, there are more options available. Compare credit cards that require little to no credit history to be approved…
