Canadian housing mortgage rates are all over the map. Don’t get trapped in an unnecessarily costly mortgage agreement.
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Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers’ mortgages on new homes + MORE Apr 12th
Some advocates are praising Ottawa’s move to lengthen the amortization period on insured mortgages for certain home buyers, but say expanding the policy to all Canadians would help make home ownership more affordable.
Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced.... More »
MoneySense Toolkit: The mortgage refinance calculator + MORE Jan 16th
Mortgage payment calculator
Depending on your circumstances, refinancing your mortgage can be a smart financial choice. However, while you can reap substantial savings, there can also be high costs when refinancing a mortgage. That’s where a mortgage refinance calculator comes in. It can g.... 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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Is Canada’s mortgage stress test still relevant? Aug 24th
Earlier this month, the Bank of England scrapped its mortgage affordability stress test. With mortgage rates presumably approaching their peak for this rate-hike cycle, some are wondering if changes to Canada's stress test are overdue.
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This millennial left her job to go back to school, but scholarships have left her with no debt. Can she afford a GTA home? Jul 28th
“I do eventually want to buy a home, but the housing market in the GTA is intimidating to say the least, and I’m not so committed to home ownership that I’ll tie myself down to an unmanageable mortgage,” Maggie said..... More »
Special Incentives For Frontline Workers
– canadamortgagenews.ca
The last year and a half has been challenging for many of us. But none have been more challenged than the brave frontline workers who put their lives at risk to save others. As a show of gratitude, many businesses have stepped up with discounts, free products, and other incentives. Unsurprisingly, many mortgage lenders have followed suit with promotional rates reserved just for those on the front lines.
Doctors, nurses, firefighters, and many others who made huge sacrifices for their communities are entitled to rates between 1.45% and 1.94%.* Plus, they can get a cashback bonus of $1,000 – a nice addition to these extremely competitive rates.
As the world returns to normal, our frontline workers deserve every act of gratitude that’s offered to them. Free meals at restaurants and promo codes at clothing stores are nice gestures. But these mortgage incentives offer a long term reward that can actually help these deserving people move on with their lives.
One Watch Out
Are you a frontline worker looking for a new mortgage? Definitely consider these promotions – but make sure you’re looking beyond the rate…
