Mortgages in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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What’s better for buying a second home: HELOC or personal loan? + MORE Aug 8th
Ask MoneySense
I am considering taking out a HELOC loan to buy another property. Is this a wise decision, or would a loan be better? My bank advises me that I can qualify for a $400,000 HELOC.
–Caren
When buying a second property, Canadians can choose from a number of financing options, inc.... More »
How the mortgage stress test is impacting qualification amounts + MORE Jun 22nd
As of June 2022, we are currently seeing unnatural discrepancies in the size of mortgage loans borrowers will qualify for, and it’s all because of a rift in the space-time stress test continuum. You see, most 5-year fixed mortgage rates are already over 5%, making their stress test a full 2% highe.... More »
2020 – Year in Review + MORE Jan 7th
Now that the page has finally been turned on 2020, we wanted to take a look back at how mortgage rates fared over the course of what was a tumultuous year. It’s safe to say that COVID-19 stole the show in terms of the year’s biggest newsmaker. On the mortgage front, one of the biggest th.... More »
RBC warns of rising mortgage losses through 2025 with upcoming renewals + MORE Sep 4th
BoC rate cuts will ease pressure, but mortgage renewal shocks still loom, RBC says.... More »
Every mortgage calculator you will ever need + MORE Mar 20th
Owning a home can be a powerful wealth-building tool, but it can also be expensive when you account for mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance premiums, utilities and maintenance.
To get a clear picture of how a home purchase impacts your finances, you’ll need to determine how much you ca.... More »
Retired? No mortgage for you: How the stress test is making it tougher to borrow later in life
– thestar.com
Many people are shocked to discover that the amount they can borrow decreases drastically when they retire because the stress test looks at your income.
