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

What Does The New Canadian Mortgage Charter Mean For Homeowners?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 14, 2023

Housing affordability has become a significant issue among Canadians and is now at its worst level in 41 years. To alleviate the financial burdens amo...

Land Transfer Tax Ontario: What Buyers Should Know

By Lisa Rennie
Published on April 19, 2024

Thinking about buying or selling a house in Ontario now or in the near future? You need to know how the land transfer tax will affect you.

What Is A Freehold Strata?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on April 18, 2023

There are several types of property ownership, including a freehold strata. Before buying a home,, make sure you understand the ownership type involve...

Canadian Provincial Land Transfer Taxes

By Lisa Rennie
Published on July 9, 2019

From who is required to pay it to whether or not you're eligible for a rebate, we have everything you need to know about land transfer tax.

Mortgage Documents Checklist

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 24, 2020

Thinking about applying for a mortgage in the near future? Here are all the mortgage documents you will likely need to present to your provider.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Mortgage Approval?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on July 12, 2022

Once you find a home that you’d like to buy, you’ll need to formally apply for a mortgage. This can take a few hours to several days depending on the ...