Loans Canada Articles Written By Caitlin Wood, BA

No Document Loans Explained: Apply Without Paperwork
No Document Loans Explained: Apply Without Paperwork

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on June 20, 2017

Are you currently searching for a lender who can provide you with a no doc personal loan in Canada? Learn where and how to get one.

What Is Loan Stacking?
What Is Loan Stacking?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on May 15, 2018

Never heard of loan stacking? Keep reading for everything you need to know about this fraudulent activity and how it might be affecting you.

No Down Payment Mortgages In Canada: A Guide
No Down Payment Mortgages In Canada: A Guide

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on September 29, 2020

With a no-down-payment mortgage, you’re using borrowed money to fund the down payment instead of your savings. Find out who offers these mortgages.

Does Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit?
Does Debt Consolidation Hurt Your Credit?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on December 16, 2015

Having trouble managing your debt? Learn the effects of a debt consolidation loans on your credit rating, and whether it's worth it.

Is Interest From A Savings Account Taxable In Canada?
Is Interest From A Savings Account Taxable In Canada?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on July 30, 2025

Wondering if savings account interest is taxable in Canada? Learn how interest income is taxed, when to report it, and how to reduce your taxes.

Beware of Fraudulent Lenders Impersonating Loans Canada
Beware of Fraudulent Lenders Impersonating Loans Canada

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on April 21, 2022

A note to our clients about fraudulent lending practices and illegal upfront fees.

Do Payday Loans Affect Your Credit In Canada?
Do Payday Loans Affect Your Credit In Canada?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on July 3, 2025

Whether or not you plan on getting a payday loan, it's important to understand how it can impact not just your finances but your credit.

How To Get A Long-Term Loan In Canada
How To Get A Long-Term Loan In Canada

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on August 11, 2017

Long term loans are loans with a payment plan of at least five years. Mortgages and even certain personal loans are considered long term.

What Happens When I Can’t Make My Loan Payments?
What Happens When I Can’t Make My Loan Payments?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on December 4, 2023

Are you missing loan payments? What happens If you can't pay your loan? Finf out what happens and what you can do.

Guide: Line Of Credit
Guide: Line Of Credit

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on November 20, 2015

Learn how a line of credit works, how to qualify, how to use it wisely, and how it compares with other borrowing options.

Announcing The Winner of Our Financial Literacy Scholarship (Spring 2025)
Announcing The Winner of Our Financial Literacy Scholarship (Spring 2025)

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on June 5, 2025

We are awarding $750 to a student every semester. All you have to do is show us how financial literacy has made a difference in your life.

When Do You Start Paying Taxes In Canada?
When Do You Start Paying Taxes In Canada?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on May 27, 2025

Do you know when you have to start paying taxes In Canada? While there’s no minimum age to file taxes in Canada - there is an income threshold.

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