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Alphabet Soup for Housing Institutions in Canada

Alphabet Soup for Housing Institutions in Canada

Canada’s housing market is closely monitored by the government and financial institutions to ensure that it remains stable and sustainable.

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How to Unlock Maximum Savings with a Mortgage Renewal  in Canada

How to Unlock Maximum Savings with a Mortgage Renewal in Canada

Did you know that 27% of Canadian mortgage-holders allow their mortgages to automatically renew without a second thought?

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Take Charge of Your Future: How Financial Planning Can Help  You Achieve Financial Freedom

Take Charge of Your Future: How Financial Planning Can Help You Achieve Financial Freedom

The time-money trade-off is the idea that the more time you have to save or invest, the more money you will be able to accumulate.

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Why Do I Need to Pay a CMHC Premium on my Mortgage?

Why Do I Need to Pay a CMHC Premium on my Mortgage?

We get it. Extra fees, premiums, and varying interest rates are annoying. What do they even mean? What is their role in a mortgage? Today let’s break down the concept of insured mortgages, a.k.a. CMHC premiums.

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Easily Explain to Me: What’s a Mortgage Pre-Approval Versus a Pre-Qualification?

Easily Explain to Me: What’s a Mortgage Pre-Approval Versus a Pre-Qualification?

A mortgage pre-approval is the process of confirming an individual’s creditworthiness prior to having a mortgage purchase contract in place. It is the initial process that qualifies an individual for a loan based on the information they have provided – i.e., credit, debt, employment history, and income. It indicates to sellers that you are eligible to obtain financing and acts as a financial security blanket when home shopping.

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The Urban Dictionary of Construction and Pre-Construction Mortgages

The Urban Dictionary of Construction and Pre-Construction Mortgages

Construction and pre-construction mortgages…what does it all mean? Aren’t they the same thing, except one has “pre” at the beginning? Not quite. Let’s explore these concepts together.

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How Easy is it for Foreigners to Secure a Mortgage in Canada?

How Easy is it for Foreigners to Secure a Mortgage in Canada?

Obtaining a mortgage in Canada is relatively easy for foreigners and newcomers to the country because there are very few restrictions that limit foreigners from purchasing a property. In fact, the homebuying process is like the one that Canadian citizens follow! Let’s take a look…

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Don't Discount Rent-To-Own

Don't Discount Rent-To-Own

Rent-to-Own (RTO) is an agreement between a landlord and tenant in which the tenant agrees to rent the property for a certain period and has an option to buy before the lease expires.

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How Can a Mortgage Broker Help You When Interest Rates are Rising?

How Can a Mortgage Broker Help You When Interest Rates are Rising?

Inflation, rising interest rates, increasing housing prices – it can all be overwhelming! What could possibly be next?! Let’s break it down and talk about how rising interest rates correlate to homeownership.

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Understanding Mortgage Renewals

Understanding Mortgage Renewals

Mortgage renewals are the bread and butter of home ownership. Not really, but they are EXTREMELY important.

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