Loans Canada Articles Written By Caitlin Wood, BA

Average Credit Scores In Canada
Average Credit Scores In Canada

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on August 10, 2018

Interested in the average credit scores of Canadians across the country? Find out how your credit scores compare.

How To Get A Loan When You’re Self Employed
How To Get A Loan When You’re Self Employed

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on July 16, 2015

Being self-employed doesn't mean that you can't get a loan, find out how you can get a self-employed loan in Canada.

What Is Consumer Debt?
What Is Consumer Debt?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on September 29, 2023

Consumer debt in Canada has increased significantly. Canadian household debt now makes up 187% of disposable income.

Applying For Long Term Loans In Canada
Applying For Long Term Loans 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.

How To Build Your Credit History In Canada
How To Build Your Credit History In Canada

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on August 14, 2015

Your credit history can impact the way your credit scores are calculated, Learn what is credit history and how you can build a strong one.

How To Finance Home Renovations
How To Finance Home Renovations

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on January 27, 2023

To finance home renovations, the money needs to come from somewhere. Have you considered tapping into your home equity?

Will my Creditors Accept my Consumer Proposal?
Will my Creditors Accept my Consumer Proposal?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on March 22, 2023

Wondering how to qualify for a consumer proposal? Find out how to get your creditors to accept your consumer proposal.

Questions To Ask A Debt Settlement Company
Questions To Ask A Debt Settlement Company

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on September 10, 2015

If you're currently or thinking about debt with a debt settlement company, here are the questions you need to ask them.

How Will Debt Settlement Affect Your Credit
How Will Debt Settlement Affect Your Credit

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on April 18, 2016

Learn about how settling your debts will affect your credit score.

How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?
How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on August 19, 2015

How can you determine how large a mortgage you can afford?

Interest Free Loans for First-Time Homebuyers in B.C.
Interest Free Loans for First-Time Homebuyers in B.C.

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on December 19, 2016

British Columbia has announced a new initiative to provide first-time homebuyers with interest-free loans to increase their down payments.

Does A Consumer Proposal Affect Credit?
Does A Consumer Proposal Affect Credit?

By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on April 27, 2016

Does a consumer proposal affect your credit score in Canada? Find out how it's affected and how long it stays on your credit report.

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