Loans Canada Articles Written By Lisa Rennie

How Does A Foreclosure Affect Your Credit Score?
How Does A Foreclosure Affect Your Credit Score?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on December 22, 2023

Everything you need to know about how a foreclosure will affect your credit score.

Good Debt vs Bad Debt
Good Debt vs Bad Debt

By Lisa Rennie
Published on November 30, 2023

What's the difference between good debt vs bad debt? What factors determine whether debt can be considered good vs bad? Find out...

How To Borrow Using Your Home Equity
How To Borrow Using Your Home Equity

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 1, 2023

Do you have equity in your home? Find out how you can get a home equity loan in Canada and how much you can borrow.

What Is An Underwater Mortgage?
What Is An Underwater Mortgage?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 20, 2022

An underwater mortgage can cause trouble if you plan on selling or refinancing your home. Find out how to avoid an underwater mortgage.

Breaking A Canadian Mortgage Contract
Breaking A Canadian Mortgage Contract

By Lisa Rennie
Published on July 14, 2022

When you break a mortgage contract you’re required to pay your lender a pre-payment penalty as well as other fees.

How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax On Rental Property In Canada
How To Avoid Capital Gains Tax On Rental Property In Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Published on January 3, 2024

Want to know how to avoid capital gains tax on rental property in Canada? First, sell the property at the right time, and that means...

What Is The Dividend Tax Rate In Canada?
What Is The Dividend Tax Rate In Canada?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 28, 2024

Did you know dividend payouts are also considered taxable income? Learn what is the tax on dividends in Canada?

Is Betterment Available In Canada?
Is Betterment Available In Canada?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on August 30, 2021

Betterment is a useful robo-advisor that streamlines the investing process. But is it available in Canada?

Mortgage Affordability
Mortgage Affordability

By Lisa Rennie
Published on June 23, 2022

Come see how much home you can afford in Canada based on your income, credit score, down payment and other factors.

What Does A Discharge From Bankruptcy Mean?
What Does A Discharge From Bankruptcy Mean?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 6, 2018

Do you know when you can get a discharge from bankruptcy? Find out when and what it means to be discharged from bankruptcy.

What Are The Bankruptcy Surplus Income Limits For 2018?
What Are The Bankruptcy Surplus Income Limits For 2018?

By Lisa Rennie
Published on April 18, 2018

When you file for bankruptcy in Canada you may need to pay something called a surplus income payments, here are the income limits for 2018.

How To File Your Taxes As A Self-Employed Individual In Canada
How To File Your Taxes As A Self-Employed Individual In Canada

By Lisa Rennie
Published on March 1, 2024

Self employed taxes in Canada can work slightly differently than it does for an employee. Find out how to file your taxes in Canada.

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