With qualification rules as tight as they are, many buyers with strong savings are being told their income isn't enough — and the go-to suggestion is often to ...
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With fixer-uppers sitting longer and sellers more open to offers, dated homes are quietly becoming some of the best buys in both BC and Alberta. What most ...
Two types of variable rate mortgages, a hidden "trigger rate," a rate hold trick, and a conversion catch — here's what most homeowners never get told.
April 19, 2026 Every so often, a mortgage product comes along that isn’t just about rate — it’s about timing. A new offering has entered the ...
September 12, 2025 Thousands of Canadian homeowners are approaching what’s being called the “renewal cliff”—with nearly 60% of mortgages set to renew ...
August 24, 2025 When shopping for a mortgage in Canada, one of the big decisions you’ll face is whether to go fixed or variable. For those leaning variable, ...
August 15, 2025 This article aims to clarify the one-time closing costs incurred during real estate transactions and their role in your overall ...
April 22, 2025 In this episode, Marko Gelo and Nicole Buitenkant (of Home Equity Bank) discuss Reverse Mortgages. Here's a summary of the ...
(October 30, 2024) If you’re self-employed and dreaming of homeownership, the mortgage process can feel like a maze. Unlike traditional applicants—who ...
(October 11, 2024) A CHIP Reverse Mortgage can be a powerful retirement strategy, offering Canadian homeowners a way to unlock the equity in their home ...
(September 3, 2024) In almost all cases, when you qualify for a mortgage, you automatically become a land title holder. However, there are ways to ...
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