Lisa Rennie

Expert Contributor at Loans Canada

Lisa has been working as a personal finance writer for more than a decade, creating unique content that helps to educate Canadian consumers in the realms of real estate, mortgages, investing and financial health. For years, she held her real estate license in Toronto, Ontario before giving it up to pursue writing within this realm and related niches. Lisa is very serious about smart money management and helping others do the same.

Loans Canada Articles Written By Lisa Rennie

Social Assistance In Quebec

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 9, 2024

If you live in Quebec and are experiencing financial woes, the Social Assistance Program may be able to help.

Woveo Review

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 18, 2024

Check out Woveo, a community based savings program that also provides access to a interest free line of credit which can help you build credit.

Mydoh App: A Review

By Lisa Rennie
Published on November 24, 2022

Are you looking to teach your child about budgeting, saving and personal finance? Then you should check out Mydoh; a budgeting app designed for kids.

The Top 7 Reasons Canadians Are In Debt

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 18, 2018

Having debt is the new normal in Canada. What happened? Check out these 7 reasons Canadians are in debt. Sometimes it's just not your fault.

Variable vs. Fixed Mortgage Rates

By Lisa Rennie
Published on February 26, 2020

Not sure if you should choose a variable rate mortgage or a fixed rate mortgage? Loans Canada has all the information you need to choose the right opt...

What Is A Credit Bureau?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 7, 2018

Everything you need to know about the two major Canadian credit bureaus. From what they are to how they collect your financial information.

Common Errors Found On Credit Reports In Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Published on May 28, 2018

Is your credit score low and you're not sure why? It might be because there's an error on your credit report. If you'd like to know what the most comm...

Will Afterpay Affect Your Credit Scores?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on April 5, 2022

Buy now pay later services like Afterpay have become very popular in Canada. But before you use one, you should find out how it can affect your credit...

How To Dispute An Error With TransUnion

By Lisa Rennie
Published on May 27, 2022

The information on your credit report can impact your credit scores. If you found an error on your TransUnion credit report, find out how you can disp...