Glossary and explanation of important mortgage terms, with links to relevant articles that discuss the nitty gritty. Links to related ...
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Private mortgages have a number of costs you may not expect, and different terms and benefits than traditional mortgages. Rather ...
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Thanks to tighter mortgage qualification rules and higher-priced real estate—particularly in the greater Vancouver and Toronto areas—it’s not always easy ...
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The Ottawa Region has been on a tear for a few years now, and there is no sign of things ...
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Here we explain the mortgage stress test - what it means, why it exists, and how it affects you the ...
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It's counter-intuitive that high-ratio higher-risk mortgages qualify for lower interest rates, and banks will compete to go lower. We explain ...
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What makes a strong mortgage co-signer? Not a great job, nor huge equity with tiny mortgage, nor a fantastic credit ...
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Most of us have accounts with a chartered bank, so it's natural we turn to them when we need a ...
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Published: • Reader Asks: "What's the Right Choice? Pay Down Student Debt, Or Save Down Payment For Investment ...
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Should you buy your first home or pay off your student debt? This is part two of the response to ...
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From time to time I meet people who are anxious to buy a home, but have no down payment saved ...
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Credit rating and savings are not always a mortgage slam dunk Anytime someone wants to borrow money – for whatever ...
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