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First Time Homebuyer Mortgage Checklist

When you are making plans to buy your first home, it's impossible to know what you don't know. This first ...
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Why You Need A Down Payment Strategy

Having the right down payment strategy can save you a lot of money in the long term, and pay back ...
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Mortgage Lingo You Need To Know

Glossary and explanation of important mortgage terms, with links to relevant articles that discuss the nitty gritty. Links to related ...
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What Does a Private Mortgage Cost?

Private mortgages have a number of costs you may not expect, and different terms and benefits than traditional mortgages. Rather ...
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What You Need to Know About Mortgage Co-signing

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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How To Buy A Home In The HOT, HOT, HOT Ottawa Market

The Ottawa Region has been on a tear for a few years now, and there is no sign of things ...
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What Does Mortgage Stress Test Mean?

Here we explain the mortgage stress test - what it means, why it exists, and how it affects you the ...
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Why Does Small Down Payment Get A Lower Mortgage Rate?

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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