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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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage? + MORE Oct 14th
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We have a small mortgage, only $80,000, coming up for renewal. We have some money (approximately $25,000) that we can either put on the mortgage or invest or put into our RRSP. What is the best way to go?
—Linda
Which should Canadians prioritize: RRSP or mortgage?
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The best five-year fixed mortgage rates in Canada 2022 + MORE Dec 10th
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Mortgage renewal strategies in today’s high interest rate environment + MORE May 10th
The current interest rate climate for mortgage brokers and their clients is dramatically different compared to just a year ago, requiring a whole new strategy when it comes to renewals..... More »
The Latest in Mortgage News – Economic Growth & Housing Affordability Dec 3rd
The latest data released over the past couple of weeks are helping to provide a reading on how different jurisdictions in the country are faring when it comes to economic growth and housing affordability. The Conference Board of Canada’s latest Metropolitan Outlook, for example, breaks down re.... More »
Looser Mortgage Standards Hit the UK! Is Canada Next?! Aug 28th
There’s nothing surprising about the loosening of mortgage standards to spur growth. In the last real housing bubble of 1990, banks and government brought in stricter lending rules, making it tougher for borrowers to get a mortgage.
Fast forward to the present. We’ve yet to see a housin.... More »
The Latest in Mortgage News – House Prices Under the Microscope
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For homebuyers and homeowners alike, all eyes have been on the housing market in recent months waiting to see where house prices are eventually headed. With house prices already cooling on average across the country, particularly in and around the Greater Toronto Area, some are speculating that the chill in the market could continue well […]
