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Mortgage debt rising fastest among Canadians nearing retirement, data show Apr 27th
Older homeowners are increasingly leveraging equity to help younger buyers, raising long-term financial risks as retirement approaches.... More »
EQB mortgage book grows as credit recovery pushed into 2027 Jun 2nd
The bank reported continued growth in uninsured personal mortgages and insured multi-unit lending, but higher credit provisions and a softer housing market weighed on second-quarter earnings..... More »
Part 1: Beating the Math: Why Politicians Are Failing Homebuyers and What you can do. Apr 21st
If you are trying to buy a house in Canada right now, the math is completely broken. Instead of treating the root causes of the housing crisis, politicians are serving up PR stunts that do very little to actually put keys in the hands of hardworking Canadians. Let’s look at the reality of the .... More »
Inflation data and Bank of Canada decision lead busy week for mortgage watchers Mar 16th
Inflation, home sales and two central bank rate decisions could shape expectations for borrowing costs and the spring housing market..... More »
Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s why a professional home appraisal is step one + MORE Mar 28th
Before you refinance your mortgage, it’s important to know your home’s true value. A professional home appraisal gives you an accurate picture of the value of your property, helping you make smarter financial decisions from lowering your monthly payments to accessing equity to evaluating your re.... More »
What New Year’s credit deals promise—and why you should be wary
– moneysense.ca
January is for fresh starts, but too many Canadians are held back by last year’s overspending. Lenders know about new year’s debt-hangovers, so you may be seeing more credit offers in your inbox—but be wary. Used incorrectly, that deal on a balance transfer or sign-up bonus could get you into even deeper financial trouble.
Credit card debt in Canada
If your last credit card statement dampened your seasonal joy, you’re not alone. According to TransUnion, consumer credit card debt rose 1.95% year over year in 2025, with even bigger jumps for mortgages, lines of credit, and auto loans. Wealthsimple reports that Canadians hold an average of $4787 in credit card debt, which can take time to pay off. And all the while credit card interest accumulates.
Mark Kalinowski, a Financial Educator at the Credit Counselling Society, points to compound interest, or “the interest paid on the interest.” When you pay only the minimum amount due or less than the full balance, interest accumulates…
